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Suburban living close to urban amenities
Shafter is a north Oakland neighborhood wedged between trendy Temescal and Rockridge and filled to the brim with upscale homes where residents walk to get groceries, dine out with friends or stop by the weekly farmer’s market. “Everything is really close to you, and there’s a real community there. You’ll see your neighbors at the grocery store or the coffee shop all the time,” says Realtor Jennifer Graham of KW Advisors, who lives in the area.
The quiet sidewalks of Shafter are loved by residents and their pups for walking.
Alem's Coffee in the Sfater area of Oakland serves fresh brewed coffee with an Ethiopian twist.
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Shopping and dining along Telegraph Avenue
Kingfish Pub, a historic North Oakland dive serving the neighborhood since 1922, offers shuffleboard, popcorn and cold beer. Across the street, gourmands find authentic Filipino dishes at FOB Kitchen, which is popular for its food, splashy wallpaper, and tropical ambiance. In nearby Rockridge, the bustling College Avenue offers simple, traditional Italian cooking at Belotti Ristorante e Bottega, Mediterranean-style small plates and season cocktails at A Cote, and shopping at vintage clothing boutiques, indie bookstores, ceramics and jewelry stores. For groceries, there's Whole Foods off Telegraph Avenue, and the Rockridge Market Hall in nearby Rockridge. Rockridge Market Hall has eight local shops under one roof, selling everything from wine and cheese to locally sourced meats and fish. "When I take clients to the area, the first place I take them is Market Hall," Graham says.
Telegraph Avenue boast rows of restaurants for Shafter diners.
If residents of Shafter need to pick up groceries, Whole Foods is a walk or quick drive away.
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Craftsman-style bungalows on landscaped lawns
Shafter's single-family homes date back to the early 20th century and have been updated, renovated and restored over the years. There are many charming bungalows with inviting porches and expansive front windows. The streets are laid out in a traditional grid, giving this area an urban-suburban vibe with many mature trees, bushes and gardens adorning front walkways. Prices range from $785,000 for 820 square feet to $2.2 million for 2,700 square feet. Condos are also available, most concentrated along the neighborhood's southern end, with an average price of about $580,000 for 780 square feet.
Craftsman-style homes in Shafter have been well-maintained and are full of glamour.
With homes dating back to the early 20th century, Shafter is full of Craftsman homes and charm.
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Locals get active at the Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt
For a walk among the redwoods, locals head to the Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt, a tree-covered trail bookended by two playgrounds. It's colloquially known as FROG Park, named for the community organization that established it several decades ago. Shafter is less than a mile from Claremont Country Club, a century-old private club with an 18-hole golf course and a Tudor-style clubhouse. For views of the Oakland Hills, picnickers head to nearby Mountain View Cemetery, a scenic, garden-style burial ground designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the renowned landscape architect responsible for New York City's Central Park. Its rolling hills, landscaped walkways and serene views make it popular for walking and gathering with friends.
Frog Park is a long greenbelt running through Shafter.
The Rockridge Green belt trail goes through the Shafter area of Oakland and walkers love it.
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Oakland Unified School District serves area kids
Students in the neighborhood can attend Emerson Elementary School, then move on to Claremont Middle School and Oakland Technical High School, all a part of the Oakland Unified School District. Emerson Elementary has a C-minus rating on Niche, Claremont Middle has a B rating, and Oakland Tech has an A rating. Oakland Tech serves about 1,900 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 19-to-1. It offers many clubs and organizations, including Debate Club, Improv Club and Mental Health Awareness Club.
The Claremont Middle School has dozens of excellent teachers and stuff.
Oakland Tech High School has 1800 students and is the home of the Bulldogs in Gaskill.
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Route 24 and nearby BART station keep residents moving
Shafter is close to State Route 24 and the Rockridge BART station, where residents can easily ride west to San Francisco or south to San Jose.
Residents of Shafter who commute will find it easy to hop on the highway or catch or the BART.
The Rockridge Bart is right on the edge of Shafter and makes commuting easy and convenient.
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Crime
According to the CAP Index, Shafter has a score of 5, one point higher than the national average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Colby Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Bushrod Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Frog Park
Trails
Playground
Dover Street Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Little Frog Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Hardy Park
Dog Park
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
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Shafter Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shafter, Oakland sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Shafter, Oakland over the last 12 months is $260,000, down 34% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Set in a central location steps to Temescal farmer’s market and Rockridge restaurants, this turnkey triplex features three 1BD, 1BA apartments. Echoing with period details, the 2,444-SF building melds classic architecture with thoughtful design updates to create a dynamic investment opportunity steps to BART, Casual Carpool and Frog Park. A dynamic property with 3 separately metered units
Craftsman bungalow in the heart of Rockridge. Perfectly situated in one of Oakland's most sought-after neighborhoods. Perfect opportunity to bring your instagram mood boards to life. Charming home full of vintage original details throughout from the inlaid hardwood floors, crown moulding, paneled walls, built-in cabinets, claw foot tub. The kitchen has ample countertop space and storage. Washer/
REMODELED DUPLEX combining vintage charm and modern updates - 551 53rd St features two spacious units with new windows, paint, flooring and fixtures. The new kitchens offer stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and soft-close cabinetry, while bathrooms include tile floors, modern vanities, one tub/shower combo and one stall shower. Rent out one unit or use it as a private in-law suite OR
The Logan is Oakland Localjust like you. With a 25,000 sq ft rooftop farm and onsite Whole Foods, community and sustainability are built into your everyday life at your apartment in Temescal.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,660
Median Age
43
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$120,856
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$156,034
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.1%
College Graduates
69.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%
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®
92/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
96/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
65/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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