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Cultural residential hub in Oakland along Lake Merritt
Merritt's energetic and diverse neighborhood is found at the shores of Lake Merritt, a large tidal lagoon in the heart of Oakland. With a blend of architecture that spans the centuries, access to plenty of green spaces and a proud celebration of its cultural variety, Merritt is a quality example of what Oakland can offer. “It’s a nice neighborhood with a wide mix of people, and the housing is less expensive for the area,” says Rich Fleming, a realtor and broker of Realty ONE Group Future who has lived in the Bay Area for over 20 years. “You also, of course, have great access to Lake Merritt from here, the BART station is close by, and it has good bus services for taking people downtown and onto 18th Street.”
Merritt's residents are proud of living in Oakland, a cultural hub of America.
Merritt residents can lay down at Pittman green and enjoy incredible views of the lake.
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A mix of single-family homes, condos and rentals
Merritt has quite a mixture of architectural periods and styles, considering that many of the original homes still stand from the early 20th century. The narrow Victorian homes paint the streets in a colorful wash and share space with modern duplexes and Art Deco condo buildings. “You’ll get some single-family homes here and a few condos, but this area is known to have a lot of rental units and renters who live here,” Fleming says. Single-family homes and condos both range from $550,000 to $1.2 million.
The Merritt neighborhood is full of older homes in an urban area.
Merritt's condominium options provide safer living and beautiful views of the lake.
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Next to multiple green spaces with trails and lake access
Though a heavily urban area, Merritt is surrounded by maintained recreation and several parks. Pittman Green and Athol Plaza border Lake Merritt along Lakeshore Avenue, giving residents an open green space, a paved trail for jogging by the waterside and several tennis courts. Directly across from Anthol Plaza is a boat landing at Lake Merritt, which allows sailing, pedalboats and kayaks, with rentals available at the Lake Merritt Boating Center about 3 miles away. “Lake Merritt is so nice, and being in proximity of it is a huge deal around here since that’s one of the biggest things people in the city like to do is walk and bike around the lake,” says Tianti Richardson, an Oakland native and leasing manager at Domain Oakland.
Lake Merritt is full of beautiful green spaces that seamlessly blend the urban and natural.
Merritt's Athol Plaza tennis courts are a beautiful place to play tennis.
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Diverse local cuisine offerings
The area is peppered with locally owned businesses and chains, including Lucky Supermarket for groceries. Merritt has many restaurants that offer various cuisines from around the globe. Tacos Mi Rancho is a popular Mexican restaurant, while nearby Portal is an innovative brunch spot with a nice outdoor patio. Another go-to neighborhood establishment is Rockin Crawfish, known for its Cajun-style seafood. Rise and Grind Coffee is a favorite for well-stacked breakfast sandwiches and unique drink offerings, including black sesame lattes. Downtown Oakland is less than a few miles west for local retail stores, boutiques and small shopping centers.
Merritt's Tacos Mi Rancho is one of the most delicious food trucks in the entire Bay Area.
Merritt residents can have an evening out and eat out at Friday Nights at OMCA.
Nearby downtown concerts and Oakland Museum of California events
Just west of the neighborhood along Lake Merritt Boulevard is the Oakland Museum of California. With over 100,000 square feet of gallery space and a seven-acre campus, OMCA is a popular spot for community events. Every first and third Sunday, they offer free admission and performances from guest artists. On Fridays from April through October, their “Off the Grid” series has live music and food trucks out in the garden area. Merrit is also minutes from downtown Oakland, where residents can enjoy a yearly lineup of big-time musical performances at the city’s infamous Fox Theater.
Oakland's elementary and high schools
Students may attend La Escuelita Elementary School, which has a C rating from Niche and serves kindergarten through grade 8. The B-minus-rated Oakland High School offers dual enrollment classes and AP-style courses.
La Escuelita Elementary School is a public elementary school in Merritt.
Franklin Elementary School is central to the Merritt neighborhood.
Oakland High School is the preferred choice for Merritt residents.
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Next to BART stations and public bus stops
The Lake Merritt BART Station is nearby, along with several Temp bus stops along 5th Avenue, both walkable from any point of the neighborhood. Merritt is bordered by the Nimitz Freeway, a main thoroughfare for getting around Oakland and is also not far from the larger Interstate 880, just south of the neighborhood. The Oakland International Airport is about nine miles south.
Lake Merritt BART connects the neighborhood to the greater Bay Area.
Merritt is served by multiple AC Transit bus lines.
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Crime and Safety
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Merritt
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Merritt Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Merritt, Oakland sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Merritt, Oakland over the last 12 months is $565,000, down 45% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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