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School is convenient to the freeway and Dimond District destinations
School is a quiet neighborhood just south of Interstate 580 and Oakland's Dimond District. You're within walking distance of the cafes and locally owned eateries this part of East Oakland is known for, as well as local schools, bus stops and hiking trails connecting Dimond Park to Dimond Canyon and beyond. Commuters can easily hop onto the freeway or board an AC Transit bus to head deeper into Oakland or take a regional train to destinations across the Bay Area.
Early 20th century homes for competitive East Oakland prices
Buyers can find Craftsman bungalows and National cottages built along walkable blocks in the early 1900s. Some have integral or detached garages with small driveways, but many residents rely on street parking. Duplexes and other smaller multifamily properties can also be found in School, appealing to investors and buyers seeking multigenerational housing. Because of the area's duplexes and larger apartment buildings, most residents rent rather than own homes.
Prices range from the mid-$400,000s to the upper $700,000s. School has a median single-family home price in the upper $500,000s. That's lower than nearby Sausal Creek, Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek, the Dimond District and Oakland as a whole. It's on par with Patten.
Most of the single-family homes in the School neighborhood are older homes.
The School neighborhood has many kinds of homes.
The School neighborhood has many smaller, historic homes.
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Dimond District dining and shopping down the block
There are a handful of locally owned businesses in School along Fruitvale Avenue. Heading just up the road to MacArthur Boulevard, you'll find the walkable Dimond District. "The Dimond District area is cool," says JOHN SIMPSON, the broker-owner of JJ&S Holdings, who specializes in the Bay Area. "There are some cafes over there for good coffee, a market with produce and some different places for authentic food." You might like:
Bombera, a restaurant in a converted fire station specializing in Mexican and Californian fusion
Lucky Three Seven, a favorite spot to pick up Filipino-style wings and other street food
Dimond Slice Pizza, a neighborhood pizzeria known for artisan pies and vegan options
Mohka House, a cafe known for Yemeni coffee, chai and baklava
Farmer Joe's Marketplace, a grocery store specializing in organic and locally sourced products
Residents also go to the Dimond District for the annual Oaktoberfest, a two-day street fair with plenty of spots to enjoy food, beer and live music.
The Grand Lake Kitchen is near School.
Tommy's Flowers is a colorful local business.
Farmer Joe's is a grocery store close to the School neighborhood.
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Using I-580 and public transit to get around the East Bay
"It's right off the 580 freeway, so it's very accessible for commuters," Simpson says. Interstate 580 runs along the northern edge of School, connecting residents to Oakland and other hubs in the East Bay. It's a roughly 6-mile commute to , whether you're driving or catching AC Transit buses at local stops. The closest place to access BART regional rail service is the Fruitvale Station, which is roughly 2 miles from home.
There are many bus stops in School.
Residents of the School neighborhood can get around on bikes and scooters.
The 580 Freeway takes commuters to downtown Oakland.
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Fruitvale Elementary School is close to home.
Walkable options in the Oakland Unified School District
The Oakland Unified School District serves School. Families can apply to options across the district through the OUSD's open enrollment choice system. Fruitvale Elementary School is within walking distance for many households, making it a popular choice in the neighborhood.
Local parks connect to regional Oakland recreation areas
There are several small green spaces and larger parks in and around School. Gwen Jackson Park is a compact neighborhood park with a playground and a barbecue grill. You're less than a mile from the much larger Dimond Park, where residents splash in Sausal Creek, picnic, swim in the pool and play basketball. You can take trails from the park through Dimond Canyon all the way to Joaquin Miller Park, which draws hikers high into Oakland's surrounding hills.
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School Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in School, Oakland sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in School, Oakland over the last 12 months is $595,000, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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