$983,477Average Value$333Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Revitalized and centrally-located
Oakland’s Mosswood is a hip urban neighborhood with a lot to do, centrally located to other hip, urban neighborhoods with a lot to do. Like many city neighborhoods, crime is a bit high — it has a CAP Index score of 6, two points higher than the national average — but in the last 20 years, it has become much safer than it used to be, and its central location is a big draw. "It's so central that someone could live there and not need a vehicle; they could just use public transportation and not see a huge difference in their quality of life,” says Kerri Naslund-Monday, a Realtor, long-time Oakland resident and founder of The Monday Group. Mosswood’s newcomers join residents who have lived in the neighborhood for decades, as well as the host of renters that make up this diverse neighborhood just blocks from many of the city’s coolest neighborhoods.
Mosswood is a small neighborhood with great transportation options from bikes to BART.
Restaurants and shops line 40th Street in Mosswood.
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Many dining options and shopping in Temescal
Local foodies delight in their dining options inside and outside the neighborhood. Homeroom is a small Oakland chain located on 40th Street and is popular for its many mac and cheese dishes and classic desserts. Seoul Gom Tang, off Telegraph Avenue, serves authentic Korean dishes in a cozy atmosphere. Beauty's Bagel Shop, also off Telegraph Avenue, is a locally owned spot serving bagels, breakfast sandwiches and deli classics like matzo ball soup and latkes. Trendy neighborhoods like Piedmont Avenue, Temescal and Grand Lake are a walk or bike ride away and feature upscale restaurants, boutiques and vintage shops. While in Temescal, residents pick up groceries at Whole Foods and essentials at Walgreens, both about a mile from Mosswood.
Mosswood residents enjoy good company and good food at local restaurants.
Whole Foods offers grocery shopping to Mosswood residents.
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Mosswood Meltdown draws music lovers from near and far
In early July, Mosswood Meltown, a two-day music festival hosted by filmmaker John Waters, takes place in Mosswood Park. The festival features an eclectic mix of music and artists, from the renowned B-52s to Bay Area mainstays Hunx and his Punx.
Mosswood offers a huge park for locals to enjoy baseball, basketball, playgrounds and dog walks.
One of the selling points of Mosswood is all of the art around the neighborhood.
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Craftsman, bungalows and Victorian-style houses
Mosswood offers a mix of homes dating back to the early 20th century, including spacious Craftsman homes, ornate Edwardian and Victorian-style homes and classic California bungalows. Many have been renovated with modern amenities while maintaining their original details. Prices typically range from $670,000 to $1.7 million and average three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Leafy oaks, pines and palms line the narrow streets, and small yards are filled with blooming bushes and small trees. Along MacArthur Boulevard and 40th Street, large apartment and condo complexes are home to the neighborhood’s many renters, who make up about 80% of the residents.
Mosswood offers a mix of historical homes dating back to the early 20th century.
Many of the homes in Oakland's Mosswood neighborhood are getting renovated with new amenities.
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Mosswood Park is a hub of activity
Residents head to Mosswood Park for fresh air and exercise. This four-acre green space is often bustling with friends challenging each other on the basketball and tennis courts, kids burning off energy at the playground and families gathering at the picnic area for barbecues and birthdays. Another popular outdoor spot is nearby Mountain View Cemetery, a scenic, garden-style burial ground designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the landscape architect responsible for New York City's Central Park. Its rolling hills and landscaped walkways make it popular for picnics and walks.
For indoor activities, residents head into nearby Piedmont and Grand Lake for their historic movie theaters like Landmark’s Piedmont Theatre, a three-screen movie house that screens independent and arthouse films, and Grand Lake Theatre, a movie palace with a working Wurlitzer.
Basketball is a favorite sport played at Mosswood Park.
Mosswood residents might visit the iconic FOX Theatre for an entertaining night.
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MacArthur BART and I-580 keep residents moving
Located at the junction of Interstate 580 and the Grove Shafter Parkway, two major Bay Area thoroughfares, and the MacArthur BART train station, the neighborhood's proximity to highways and public transportation makes it easy to commute. It's only 4 miles from Berkeley and 11 miles from San Francisco.
MacArthur BART offers a great commuting option for residents of Mosswood.
Mosswood is located in the shadow of palm trees and Oakland skyscrapers.
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Oakland Unified School District serves area kids
Students in the neighborhood often start their education at Emerson Elementary School, then continue to Westlake Middle School and Oakland Technical High School. The Oakland Unified School District encompasses all three schools. Emerson Elementary and Westlake Middle both have a C-minus on Niche, while Oakland Tech has an A. Students at Oakland Tech can enroll in one of the school’s specialty academies, including its computer academy, health academy, engineering academy or fashion, arts and design academy. There are also private schools nearby, including faith-based and day schools.
The Oakland Technical High School is the oldest high school being established in 1914.
Westlake Middle School is an excellent option in Oakland.
Emerson Elementary School in Oakland has about 350 kids and has 17 teachers.
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Important to know
Kaiser Oakland Medical Center, the flagship hospital of Kaiser Permanente, is located just outside of the neighborhood off Broadway, and a major area employer.
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Parks in this Area
Oak Glen Park
Durant Mini Park
Dover Street Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Little Frog Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Mosswood Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Linda Ave Dog Park
Dog Park
Soccer
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
18 min drive
Subway
Macarthur Station
Bus
40th St & Webster St
Bus
Macarthur Bart Station
Bus
Broadway & Mosswood Park
Bus
Telegraph Av & 38th St
Mosswood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mosswood, Oakland sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mosswood, Oakland over the last 12 months is $1,100,000, up 233% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Soaring ceilings, iconic modern design, & an enviable Temescal address come together in this sun-splashed 1BD/1BA loft-style condominium. Tucked inside a boutique building, Unit 201 is a bright and airy corner unit with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light and lush treetop views. The open-plan layout offers a fluid blend of living, dining, and entertaining
Fabulous fourplex in the popular Temescal/Mosswood area of Oakland! Each Unit is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, mirrored of each other. Close to Restaurants, Shopping, BART, Kaiser Hospital, Piedmont Avenue. One Unit delivered vacant, possibly two, (side by side lower) Professionally managed & well maintained. Hardwood floors in each unit, One unit has carpeting. Each Unit has their own Washer & Dryer &
Fourplex in Temescal with 3 units ready for owner move in. Gorgeous original Craftsman hardwood detailing in the living room and bedrooms, hardwood floors, heaters where the fireplace once was, one bedroom, one bath each. So many creative configurations for condo alternatives. Live in one and rent out the others? Two or three owners could buy this property together and live in a co housing
Attention investors! Seize this rare opportunity to acquire a prime real estate portfolio of seven diverse units, each offering consistent rental income. Our units include: 1 vacant 3-bedroom, 1-bath unit ready for immediate lease; 1 occupied 3-bedroom, 1-bath unit; 2 tenant-occupied studios; 2 tenanted 1-bedroom, 1-bath units; and 1 occupied 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit. Each of these units presents a
The warm sun hitting your skin at the rooftop pool. A gentle greeting from the concierge team after a long day of work. Views of the city and California mountains surrounding you. Steps from wherever you need to be, The Skylyne is the meeting place of everything you need or could ever want. From the sky kitchen to artfully crafted apartments, you will find yourself immersed in the best of what
Welcome to 3801 Opal Street, a charming first floor unit nestled in the heart of Oakland’s vibrant Mosswood and Temescal Districts. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom home is part of a small complex constructed in the 1950's and embodies the timeless charm of its era while offering modern amenities for today's urban dweller. The bedroom and bathroom are both sunny and spacious, with good storage
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,049
Median Age
38
Population Density
30 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,114
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$124,754
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.4%
College Graduates
65.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
98/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
91/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
73/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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