$1,666,346Average Value$647Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Elevated living in Hillcrest Estates
As its hyphenated name may suggest, Skyline-Hillcrest Estates is a neighborhood with a diverse character. This Oakland community is named for Skyline Boulevard, with its older ranch-style homes, and for the palatial hillside estates nestled among the redwood-covered highlands. “It’s quiet up there, and the access to outdoor space is pretty special,” says Realtor Mary Canavan of The Grubb Company, who has sold homes in the Bay Area for over three decades. “However, they’re farther away from amenities, so you definitely have to be prepared for a commute.”
he homes of Skyline-Hillcrest offer character, charm, and beautiful hillside settings.
Skyline-Hillcrest Estates offers unique architecture, from Cape Cod to Craftsman styles.
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Midcentury homes sit among Oakland's hills
Skyline-Hillcrest Estates is a product of Oakland’s postwar suburbanization, with the subdivision being created in 1947. Most of this neighborhood’s homes date from the early 1950s to the late 1960s. Residences have been meticulously maintained and continue to be among Oakland’s most in-demand properties. Home styles incorporate Mediterranean, Tudor, Craftsman, Cape Cod and Contemporary aesthetics. Ranch-style homes along the main roads can fetch between $640,000 and $1 million, while larger houses with pools or hillside views sell from $2 million to nearly $5 million.
Larger homes with hillside views or pools sell for up to $5 million in Skyline-Hillcrest.
Skyline-Hillcrest’s midcentury homes are among Oakland’s most in-demand properties.
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Outdoor recreation among the redwoods
Skyline-Hillcrest Estates is immersed in nature, with vast parks surrounding the neighborhood. The Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park conserves over 1,800 acres of redwood groves and nature trails to this community’s north. This park is explorable on both foot and horseback. It includes an archery range, group camping and picnic areas as well as the planetarium at the Chabot Space and Science Center. Leona Heights Park embraces Skyline-Hillcrest Estates’ western fringe. Its challenging 600-foot climb leads to an overlook that offers sweeping panoramas of Oakland and the San Francisco Bay. To the southeast, the Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve takes hikers through a forested ravine, and it’s common to see people walking their dogs along its broad paths.
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is a1,833-acre park, home to a great forest of coast redwoods.
Dogs and their humans love Leona Canyon in Oakland.
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Career-focused education at Skyline High
Carl B. Munck Elementary School scores a C from Niche, while Montera Middle School receives a B-minus rating. Skyline High School, located along this neighborhood’s main road, sports a B rating as well as recognition for being among the state’s top 20 most diverse high schools and top 340 standout high schools. Students can select one of four career-focused pathways: computer technology, education and community health, green energy and visual and performing arts. The school counts actor Tom Hanks among its alumni as well as over a dozen professional athletes.
Carl Munck Elementary School offers tons of classes for young learners.
Skyline High School boasts diversity and career preparation for students in multiple fields.
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Highway and train connections to San Francisco
Skyline Boulevard connects with State Route 13 and - via Keller Avenue - Interstate 580, putting downtown Oakland 10 miles away. San Francisco is a 20-mile commute down Interstates 580 and 80 or an hour’s bus and train ride via the 39 bus and the BART train from Fruitvale. Healthcare is also just 5 miles around the corner at Highland Hospital.
The 580 highway is the easiest way to get around the Skyline-Hillcrest Estates area.
Commute to San Francisco from Skyline-Hillcrest Estates via BART.
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Diverse cuisines and conveniences at Lincoln Square
Shopping is just 2 miles around the corner at Lincoln Square. This retail center includes a Safeway as well as local eateries like Hunan Yuan, which serves up large helpings of Chinese food both in-house and as takeout. That same plaza is also home to Sparky’s Giant Burgers, known for its massive portions and its verdant outdoor dining area.
Sparky's Giant Burgers offer a delicious Avocado Burger that melts in your mouth.
Red Boy Pizza serves up one of the most delicious pies in the Skyline area.
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Parks in this Area
Leona Heights Park
Trails
River
Hiking
McCrea Park
Fishing
Grills
Picnic Area
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
Burckhalter Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve
Bike Trails
Trails
River
Pinto Ranch Recreation Area
Baseball/Softball
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
17 min drive
Bus
Skyline Blvd & Balmoral Dr (Skyline High School)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Skyline-Hillcrest Estates
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Skyline-Hillcrest Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Skyline-Hillcrest Estates, Oakland sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Skyline-Hillcrest Estates, Oakland over the last 12 months is $1,555,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Cherished by the same family for over 25 years, this 1968 Traditional Rancher on a quiet cul-de-sac presents an exceptional opportunity in desirable Parkridge Estates. Nestled on a peaceful lot with an expansive backyard sanctuary, this home offers the perfect balance of indoor comfort and outdoor serenity. The thoughtful floor plan features a welcoming living room with wood-burning fireplace,
Private, quiet 1 bedroom with skylights and recently updated bathroom with new full size W/D. There's a private entrance and private fenced in patio to enjoy.This fully furnished 1 bedroom unit is on the ground floor with a private entrance and patio. Watch the birds through your skylights above the comfortable deep seated couch. There are great views across the mountains from the trail 3
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,403
Median Age
56
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
36.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$204,869
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$197,726
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
88.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
46.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
10/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 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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