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Skyline-Hillcrest Estates

Skyline-Hillcrest Estates

$1,665,053 Average Value
$255 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes 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.
he homes of Skyline-Hillcrest offer character, charm, and beautiful hillside settings.
Skyline-Hillcrest Estates offers unique architecture, from Cape Cod to Craftsman styles.
Skyline-Hillcrest Estates offers unique architecture, from Cape Cod to Craftsman styles.
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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.
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.
Dogs and their humans love Leona Canyon in Oakland.
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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.
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.
Skyline-Hillcrest’s midcentury homes are among Oakland’s most in-demand properties.
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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.
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.
Red Boy Pizza serves up one of the most delicious pies in the Skyline area.
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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.
Carl Munck Elementary School offers tons of classes for young learners.
Skyline High School boasts diversity and career preparation for students in multiple fields.
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.
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.
Commute to San Francisco from Skyline-Hillcrest Estates via BART.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Metro Oakland International

17 min drive

Bus

Skyline Blvd & Balmoral Dr (Skyline High School)

Skyline-Hillcrest Estates Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$325,000
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$320,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-33%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$255

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
560
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,623
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,110
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,503

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Aug 3
    2 - 4pm

    23 Bell Waver Way, Oakland, CA 94619

    $1,195,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,832 Sq Ft
    • 23 Bell Waver Way
    • New 2 days ago

    Welcome to this stunning modern 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home that has been tastefully and thoroughly renovated from top to bottom—with all work completed with final permits. From the moment you arrive, you'll notice this home's standout curb appeal and sweeping views! Inside, the living areas feature beautifully refinished hardwood floors, while all bedrooms have brand new fresh flooring. As

    Daryll Canlas The Canlas Brothers, Inc

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    2 - 4pm

    12670 Brookpark Rd, Oakland, CA 94619

    $1,100,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,851 Sq Ft
    • 12670 Brookpark Rd
    • New 3 days ago

    Welcome to 12670 Brookpark Road! Located in the desirable Parkridge Estates neighborhood, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath ranch-style home has a classic Mid-Century feel and a convenient single-level floor plan—no stairs! With 1,851 square feet of living space, it offers both comfort and functionality. Inside, you’ll find bright, open rooms with large windows that let in lots of natural light and

    Jennifer Graham Compass

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  • Sunday, Aug 3
    2 - 4:30pm

    5161 Saddle Brook Dr, Oakland, CA 94619

    $1,195,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,608 Sq Ft
    • 5161 Saddle Brook Dr
    • New 25 days ago

    Quietly available in Oakland’s coveted Parkridge Estates Neighborhood, this rare single-story home sits perched on the ridge with sweeping, unobstructed views of Chabot Regional Park towards Moraga that stretch for miles and miles. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the home boasts vaulted ceilings in the living and dining areas as well as in the primary suite, creating an airy, open feeling

    Stephanie Hevezi Engel & Voelkers

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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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

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