"If you're looking for budget-friendly housing and an easy commute, Sobrante Park is a good place to live," says Rosel Trolan, a Realtor from Century 21 with 20 years of experience. The neighborhood is close to the I-880 as well as Oakland International Airport.
There are two different styles of homes in Sobrante Park. The older section has two and three-bedroom bungalow-style homes that run $450,000 to $550,00. The backyards are small, providing just enough room for a garden or outdoor seating. The newer section presents two-story attached single-family homes that were built in 2007. These homes have much smaller backyards and have a median price of $480,000. The neighborhood has sidewalks and street parking.
Kids can attend Brookfield Elementary School from pre-K to sixth grade. The school received a C- minus rating from Niche. Madison Park Academy is a combined middle and high school with a C+ rating from Niche.
Whether after school or on the weekends, you can go to several parks in the area. Thrasher Park is the city's oldest park. Renovated in 1992, it has several unique features, including a lighted softball field and a skateboard park. There are six barbecue pits, six picnic tables, a tot lot and restrooms. You can reserve a picnic area from May 1 through October 31. Siempre Verde is also a favorite destination. Located at the corner of Park Street and San Leandro Boulevard, this newly renovated park provides open green space and recreational facilities. Here, you'll find two picnic areas, two half basketball courts, two play areas, outdoor table tennis, and restrooms. If you want to get away without traveling too far, head to Martin Luther King Regional Shoreline, only five minutes away. This peaceful location offers picnic and barbecue areas. There's also an elevated area for bird-watching, or you can take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline. There are also several boat launches and fishing piers for water activities.Need some exercise? Head over to the East Oakland Sports Center located within William "Bill" Patterson Park. The facility is part of a complex and includes state-of-the-art fitness, aquatic and dance centers. There's also Ira Jinkins Recreation Center, which has a gymnasium, tennis courts, baseball diamond, and a toddler playground.
The library closest to Sobrante Park is the Oakland Public Library: Brookfield Branch. For you, it's a reader's haven thanks to the facility's comprehensive book catalog; for your child, it's a kiddie wonderland. Not only is there story time, but kids ages 0-6 can borrow toys, up to two at a time.
There's plenty of shopping in and around Sobrante Park. Costco is only a nine-minute drive. Travel to the next exit on I-880, and you'll find Walmart, Ross and Home Depot.For a quick bite, several eateries are a short drive from the neighborhood. Grab your morning coffee at It's a Grind Coffee House on Davis Street in San Leandro. On that same street, satisfy your barbecue craving at Brother's BBQ and Ohana Hawaiian BBQ. For fine dining, locals go to Paradiso, recently awarded Wine Spectator Best of Award for Excellence for 2023.
Public transit is provided by AC Transit, which has 13 bus stops in the community.
TIFFANY LEFOUR
The GRUBB Company
(925) 255-9321
90 Total Sales
1 in Sobrante Park
$610,000 Price
SU MEI WU
Compass
(650) 410-2557
105 Total Sales
1 in Sobrante Park
$575,000 Price
Susan Gao
Compass
(628) 250-4678
59 Total Sales
2 in Sobrante Park
$575K - $600K Price Range
David Church
KW Central Valley
(209) 699-8911
62 Total Sales
1 in Sobrante Park
$545,000 Price
Guillean Arradaza
Kinetic Real Estate
(628) 237-4641
122 Total Sales
3 in Sobrante Park
$535K - $652K Price Range
Leslie Manzone
Compass
(707) 244-7025
68 Total Sales
1 in Sobrante Park
$630,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sobrante Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Sobrante Park, Oakland sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Sobrante Park, Oakland over the last 12 months is $532,500, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$535,000
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Median Sale Price
$532,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$532,500
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$712,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$512,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
20
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$480
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Number of Homes
679
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Number of Homes for Sale
2
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Median Year Built
1945
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Months of Supply
1.20
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,140
Significantly below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,303
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
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Number of Homes for Rent
1
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Median Rent
$1,650
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Median Condo Rent
$1,650
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,650
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Total Population
3,432
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Median Age
34
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Population Density
20 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$61,257
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$75,573
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High School Graduates
67.9%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
17.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
2%
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% Population in Labor Force
63%
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Annual Precipitation
22''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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Bikeability
Walkability
Transit
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WWII tract housing development with freeway and BART access in East Oakland
A park-like community with a convenient transportation network
Small Oakland neighborhood less than 5 miles from the airport and coliseum
Convenient Bay Area residential hub next to downtown San Leandro
Prices below Bay Area average in East Oakland neighborhood
A central city suburb on the south side of Oakland
