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Las Palmas

Las Palmas

$574,499 Average Value
$431 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Las Palmas combines suburbia and convenience in Northern California

Las Palmas gives residents quick access to some of the best Northern California has to offer. From Spanish-influenced minimal traditional homes to quick access to parks, this small neighborhood is worth checking out.

Minimal Traditional homes are plentiful in Las Palmas.
Minimal Traditional homes are plentiful in Las Palmas.
The Fruitvale BART station is a short drive from Las Palmas.
The Fruitvale BART station is a short drive from Las Palmas.
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Spanish-influenced homes with old and recent builds in Las Palmas

Residents in Las Palmas mostly live in Spanish-influenced minimal traditional homes. Houses are manicured and feature meticulous landscaping. $585,000 gets you a two-bedroom, one-bath minimal traditional home that was originally built in 1938. In recent years, the neighborhood has seen newer construction that has been mostly townhouses. $675,000 can get you a three-bedroom, three-bath townhouse that was built in 2022. The median listing price for a home in Las Palmas is $600,000.

New Traditional homes are available in Las Palmas.
New Traditional homes are available in Las Palmas.
Buyers find their perfect home in the Las Palmas neighborhood of Oakland.
Buyers find their perfect home in the Las Palmas neighborhood of Oakland.
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Students can attend C-minus-rated public schools

Students living in Las Palmas can attend Reach Academy, which has a C-minus rating on Niche, Elmhurst United Middle, which has a C-minus rating and Castlemont High, which has a C rating. Students at Castlemont High can participate in the school’s pathway program. The Community Health Equity Academy gives students the opportunity to learn about the issues surrounding health inequality in their neighborhood and how they can potentially help with prevention, healing and medical care. The student-teacher ratio at Castlemont High is 15-to-1.

A mural project showcasing inspiring figures was completed by Reach Academy Staff in Las Palmas.
A mural project showcasing inspiring figures was completed by Reach Academy Staff in Las Palmas.
Elmhurst United Middle School believes all Oakland students will be successful.
Elmhurst United Middle School believes all Oakland students will be successful.
Castlemont High School offers a responsible, respectful, and caring school culture in Oakland.
Castlemont High School offers a responsible, respectful, and caring school culture in Oakland.
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Walking around Anthony Chabot Regional Park or the Oakland Zoo

For recreation, residents can head to Verdese Carter Park, which features a basketball court and plenty of green space for a picnic or cookout. Outside of the neighborhood, those living in Las Palmas can visit the Anthony Chabot Regional Park, where they can go camping, hiking and horseback riding. There is also the public Lake Chabot Golf Course, where they can test out their golf skills on the 18-hole scenic golf course. For additional recreation, residents can head to Chabot Park, which includes the 3.7-mile Bass Cove and Goldenrod Trail Loop. This hiking trail gives locals access to the scenic views of Lake Chabot Reservoir. Residents can enjoy the reservoir through kayaking, boating and fishing. You can also enjoy a game of frisbee golf or volleyball. With its wide array of green spaces, you can host a picnic or outdoor birthday party. For a weekend trip, the Oakland Zoo is only a few miles away and is home to over 850 native and exotic animals. During break, kids can participate in their ZooCamp program, where they spend a few days going on zoo tours, playing games, and getting a closer look at the animals of the zoo.

Knowland Park in Oakland offers stunning views of the Bay Area.
Knowland Park in Oakland offers stunning views of the Bay Area.
Las Palmas is conveniently located near the Oakland Zoo.
Las Palmas is conveniently located near the Oakland Zoo.
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Local donut shops and burger joints around Las Palmas

There are a few notable restaurants within Las Palmas. Ben’s Burgers is a neighborhood staple. Order the Golden Melt Cheese, which is a burger on sourdough that includes two cheeses, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise. If you aren’t interested in having a burger, they also have chicken wings, BBQ specials and milkshakes. For a quick treat, head to Happy Donuts. From red velvet to s’mores and French crullers, you can choose from an array of unique flavors. For groceries, residents can head to Foods Co.

With its locally-owned restaurants, quick access to parks and the Oakland Zoo, Las Palmas affords residents the opportunity to live in a small residential community that is walkable to a host of popular amenities in Oakland.

Tasty donuts can be found in Las Palmas at Happy Donuts.
Tasty donuts can be found in Las Palmas at Happy Donuts.
Ben's Burgers is a local hot spot in Las Palmas.
Ben's Burgers is a local hot spot in Las Palmas.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Metro Oakland International

9 min drive

Bus

Bancroft Av & Link St (Near 106th Av)

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Bancroft Av & 109th Av

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106th Av & Bancroft Av

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Bancroft Av & 99th Av

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Bancroft Av & Durant Av

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Bancroft Av & 103rd Av

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106th Av & Voltaire Av

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Las Palmas US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Las Palmas Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$549,444
Median Sale Price
$555,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$540,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$852,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$431

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
657
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,172
Significantly below the national average
1,928
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,370
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,202
Median Age
38
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$70,031
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$79,622

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83.4%
College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

57 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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