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Residential community amid industrial buildings on San Leandro Bay
Melrose seems like an unlikely residential neighborhood. It’s primarily made of warehouses, metal fabricators and other light industrial buildings around railroad tracks and major roadways. However, nestled within that, a small section of early 20th-century houses cluster together, giving birth to a community whose residents are investing in the future. The area is revitalizing with the help of the city’s East Oakland Neighborhoods Initiative, a collection of 12 community organizations working together to improve infrastructure and living conditions. A BART station and the 880 Freeway offer convenient travel options, and the multicultural area is more affordable than many other parts of the city. Brightly colored murals and bougainvillea stand out against this urban landscape, and street food vendors often have lines waiting for birria tacos or soul food. Located 4.5 miles from downtown Oakland, Melrose is separated from Alameda by San Leandro Bay and the Tidal Canal.
The view from International Boulevard in Melrose is unique.
Melrose enjoys some incredible views of the San Leandro Bay.
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Multicultural restaurants, neighborhood markets and nearby shopping centers
Chapinlandia Bakery makes fresh bread from traditional Guatemalan recipes daily. Specializing in Latin flavors and sweets, the eatery also offers South American products like plantain chips, candy bars and sauces. Tacos El Gordo has served Oakland for over 20 years. The restaurant cuts no corners as it grills and braises various types of meat for its authentic owner-created dishes. Yummy Grill Afghan Kabob House has Persian ice cream, Bolani bread and gyros. Coliseum Flea Market is open year-round and sells everything from fresh produce to vintage clothing to furniture. Saeed’s Market and Chapala Market are just two of the neighborhood’s grocery stores. Slightly northwest of Melrose, Fruitvale Station is a popular shopping center with restaurants, a FoodMaxx and a Ross Dress for Less.
Fruitvale Station has shopping options for Melrose residents.
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Boating centers, walking trails and a Carnegie library
Melrose is bordered by the Tidal Canal and San Leandro Bay, making aquatic adventures easily accessible. The Tidewater Boating Center is part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline area. The center is home to the Oakland Strokes rowing team and has boating and water safety courses. Kayaks and canoes are available for rent at the boathouse. The Damon Marsh Trail runs along the shoreline by the boating center. The nearly mile-long paved pathway provides scenic views of the bay, as well as art installations and benches for birdwatching. Nearby, the Fremont Municipal Pool is open year-round. It has a swim team and offers swimming lessons for all ages and water aerobics classes. The Melrose Branch of the Oakland Public Library is two blocks from the pool. It was built through a Carnegie grant, and the Classical Revival building houses thousands of books not far from Fremont High School.
The Melrose branch of the Oakland Public Library is open and free to everyone.
Melrose residents can access the waterways via the Tidewater Boating Center.
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Clustered houses surrounded by industry and restaurants
Many of the houses in Melrose were built in the early 1900s as ranchland gave way to new industries. The area’s workers lived in the same clustered homes that can be found between 49th and 54th Avenues today. Renovated and original Craftsman bungalows, Victorians and a few shotgun houses sit behind fences along gridded streets and often serve as starter homes for first-time buyers. Homes sell for a median price of $450,000 after around 50 days. Prices range from $350,000 to $675,000 for single-family homes.
Homes are close together without much yard space in the Melrose neighborhood.
Streets in Melrose are usually lined with vehicles.
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Dual languages, career academies and athletics
Children can attend Greenleaf Elementary School, which earned a C-minus-ranking from Niche, and B-rated Coliseum College Prep Academy. Greenleaf Elementary is a dual language immersion school for English and Spanish, while Coliseum Academy offers two dozen career pathways and academies. Founded in 1905, C-plus-rated Fremont High School has nearly 20 sports teams in addition to its academic programs.
Educational opportunities abound at Greenleaf Elementary School.
Fremont High School is located in Alameda County.
Coliseum College Prep Academy is a public Middle & High School.
Bridges Academy is a public school in Oakland, California.
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Major streets, freeways and a BART station
The neighborhood has a gridded street network, with San Leandro Street, International Boulevard and High Street being the main roadways. Interstate 880 bisects the area, making the 17 miles to San Francisco or 37 miles to San Jose a quick trip. There’s also a BART station just south of Melrose adjacent to the Oakland Coliseum. The neighborhood has sidewalks in the residential portion, and buses run along International Boulevard. The community has freight and passenger train tracks passing through it, contributing to the waterfront's industrial noises. This can make the area noisy at times. Melrose is around 3 miles from Alameda Hospital or Highland Hospital and 5 miles from Oakland International Airport.
The newly renovated Tempo Bus Line runs straight through the Melrose neighborhood.
The Fruitvale BART station is the local transportation hub for the Melrose neighborhood.
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Crime score and air quality
Melrose has a CAP Index Crime Score of 7 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. Motor vehicle theft and robbery are the most likely crimes residents could experience. Like all of East Oakland, Melrose can have poor air quality from its heavily traveled roadways and surrounding industrial buildings. This has been linked to increased rates of childhood asthma and cardiovascular disease. The city works with groups like the East Oakland Neighborhood Initiative to improve air quality through planting trees and improving bicycle infrastructure.
Melrose neighborhood has a long history of sports teams, being next to the Oakland Coliseum.
Bougainvillea flowers can be found along the streets of Melrose neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Lincoln Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Josie De La Cruz Park
Cesar Chavez Park
Carter-Gilmore Park - City of Oakland
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Coliseum Gardens
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Oakport Field
Rainbow Recreation Center and Park
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
9 min drive
Bus
48th Avenue
Bus
High Street
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Melrose
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
10
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Melrose Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Melrose, Oakland sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Melrose, Oakland over the last 12 months is $525,000, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,891
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,312
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,809
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
66.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%
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®
86/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
77/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 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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