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Upper Rockridge residents enjoy the view
Chock-full of stunning single-family homes overlooking the San Francisco Bay, Upper Rockridge is easily one of Oakland’s most coveted neighborhoods. Here, a mix of modern, traditional and Spanish-style homes line winding, well-manicured streets, and residents relax in the mornings and evenings with views of the Bay. Neighborhood parks attract visitors from across Oakland to enjoy the scenery, but Upper Rockridge residents live amongst it every day. On top of that, the neighborhood has highly rated public and private schools and is just uphill from a wide variety of local shops and restaurants. “It’s a nice blend of convenience while still having some peace and quiet,” says Oakland native and Realtor Maria Cavallo-Merrion. “You can walk or bike down to shops, but you’re not right off the main street.”
Upper Rockridge residents can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the rolling hills in their home.
Luxury homes in Upper Rockridge boast well-designed outdoor living spaces.
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Modern, traditional and Spanish-style homes overlooking the Bay
Though the neighborhood has a relatively uniform landscape of single-family homes with lush lawns lining winding streets up a hillside, architectural styles vary. “You’ve got homes that were built in the 30s, 40s and 50s. But the neighborhood was partially affected by the Oakland fire in the 1990s, so you also have some newer homes,” Cavallo-Merrion says. “I think that adds to the interest and appeal of the neighborhood.” It’s primarily single-family homes in a mix of modern and traditional styles, with a heavy Spanish architectural influence. With Upper Rockridge’s mountainside location, homes were designed to optimize views, often with large windows and balconies overlooking the Bay. Neighborhood streets are tight and winding, and though homes tend to take up most of their lots, their small lawns are meticulously landscaped and there are still plenty of towering trees. Prices typically fall between $1 million and $3 million, with a median list price of $1.6 million.
The well-manicured front lawns in Upper Rockridge contribute to the overall appeal of the area.
Upper Rockridge is known for its luxurious homes, which come in a variety of styles and designs.
The diverse range of home styles in Upper Rockridge contributes to the unique atmosphere.
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Top-rated public and private schools
Students in Upper Rockridge attend schools in the Oakland Unified School District, starting with Hillcrest Elementary School, which enrolls students in kindergarten through eighth grade and received an A-minus rating on the educational review site, Niche. Then, they continue to Oakland Technical High School, which received an A on Niche. Oakland Tech offers five academies that allow students to specialize in specific academic concentrations through programs that partner with businesses and nonprofits to help students develop college- and career-ready skills. Upper Rockridge is also home to several private schools, including St. Theresa Catholic School, which serves students in preschool through eighth grade and received an A on Niche; Holy Names High School, an all-girls school with an A-plus on Niche; and The College Preparatory School, which received an A-plus and named the seventh-best private high school in California by Niche in 2024.
Hillcrest Elementary School is a highly regarded Oakland elementary school.
The Oakland Technical High School is the oldest high school being established in 1914.
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Days on Lake Temescal and views from the cemetery
The Temescal Regional Recreation Area provides ample opportunity for Upper Rockridge residents to enjoy some time outside. It’s home to Lake Temescal, which is fit for swimming and fishing, and it has additional amenities like wooded trails, picnic areas and playgrounds. Mountain View Cemetery takes up a large chunk of Upper Rockridge, and residents make use of this land by going on walks and enjoying the tall trees and scenic views. As the final resting place of many of the Bay Area’s best-known historical figures, the cemetery is popular with history and mystery buffs alike, and it has free tours twice a month so residents can learn more. Some residents choose to join the adjacent Claremont Country Club, one of the most esteemed private clubs in the Bay Area.
Temescal Regional Recreation Area offers short-loop trail for Oakland residents.
The Mountain View Cemetery is a 226-acre rural cemetery located in Upper Rockridge.
Temescal Regional Recreation Area is the perfect place for a morning hike.
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Handcrafted ice cream and creative takes on mac and cheese
Upper Rockridge has no shortage of locally loved restaurants near the neighborhood, like Homeroom, which serves creative spins on mac and cheese; Zachary’s Chicago Pizza, an employee-owned restaurant serving stuffed and thin-crust pies; and Cholita Linda, a casual Latin American café. For coffee, residents swing by Blue Bottle Coffee, and for a sweet treat, they head to Fentons Creamery, a retro ice cream parlor. Residents can pick up groceries at Village Market, a family-run grocery store in the neighborhood, or head to nearby supermarket chains like Safeway, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. For retail shopping, residents drive less than 10 minutes to East Bay Bridge, a 32-acre retail park with shops like Target, Nordstrom Rack and The Home Depot.
Upper Rockridge is also within proximity to various amenities, restaurants and shopping areas.
Homeroom offers a variety of macaroni and cheese for Upper Rockridge and nearby residents.
Cholita Linda offering Latin American street-food for Upper Rockridge and nearby residents.
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Get to downtown Oakland and San Francisco with BART
Upper Rockridge is a 10-minute drive from downtown Oakland and a 30-minute drive from downtown San Francisco. BART’s Yellow-N line takes residents to downtown Oakland in 40 minutes, and they can stay on to get to downtown San Francisco in an hour. The closest medical facilities are USCF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, which are less than a 10-minute drive away, and the San Francisco International Airport is about a 30-minute drive away.
Buses connect Upper Rockridge residents to nearby Bay Area cities.
Rockridge BART Station serves as a vital transportation gateway for Upper Rockridge residents.
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Entertainment options in Oakland
Residents can head 10 minutes away to downtown Oakland for various entertainment options, like live music at the Fox Theater, exhibitions at the Oakland Museum of California and first-run movies at the historic Grand Lake Theatre. The storybook-themed amusement park Children’s Fairyland is a favorite place to take the kids, and for something closer to home, residents can try Oakland Temescal Tastes, a food tour of the top dining destinations in the nearby neighborhood of Temescal.
Fox Theater is an architectural masterpiece and former movie house located in Downtown Oakland.
Upper Rockridge residents can enjoy exhibitions at the Oakland Museum of California.
Upper Rockridge residents can catch a movie or performance at Grand Lake Theatre.
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Upper Rockridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Rockridge, Oakland sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Rockridge, Oakland over the last 12 months is $1,875,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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