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Art, activism and community coalesce in West Oakland
Known for its vibrant street art, cultural significance and hidden culinary gems, West Oakland is a residential neighborhood near the city’s bustling downtown district, housing several distinct subdivisions, from the park-heavy Oak Center to the historically dense Lower Bottoms. "The people that live here are really vested in the neighborhood," says Oakland resident and Realtor with HD Properties, Sandi Giannini. West Oakland has long been a congregating place for artists and activists where the residential streets meet the industrial turf at the waterfront. Nowadays, it is sought after for its prime location near the Bay Bridge, which makes for an easy commute to San Francisco.
Oak Center holds numerous parks, while the Lower Bottoms host history
West Oakland offers abundant community parks, mainly centralized in the Oak Center subdivision. Pacific Pipe features climbing walls for indoor rock climbing with options for beginners or experts. For a pickup game, residents head to De Fremery Park, Raimondi Park or Lowell Park, all of which contain infrastructure for sports, from soccer fields to tennis and basketball courts. Further south in the Lower Bottoms are several unique sites dedicated to activist and scholar Dr. Huey P. Newton and the Black Panther Party, founded in Oakland in 1967. The Lower Bottoms preserves West Oakland’s rich history of African American culture, arts and activism, from its street art to the bronze bust of Huey Newton and the newly built Black Panther Party Mini Museum that opened in January 2024. Middle Harbor Shoreline Park offers panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and container-stacked freighters rumbling into the Port of Oakland. These parks may be rough around the edges, but they’re filled with community spirit, just like West Oakland.
Michelin-awarded restaurants and conscious grocery options
West Oakland is home to several trendy culinary destinations; two restaurants in the neighborhood received Michelin Bib Gourmand awards, celebrating establishments that serve exceptional foods at moderate prices. The first is Horn Barbecue, known for its heaping trays of brisket, pulled pork and sausage. The second is Soba Ichi, a Michelin-ranked Japanese restaurant serving noodles and duck breast, whose chic, inviting patio is tucked away behind graffiti-streaked fences and metal scrapyards. On Sunday mornings, head to the West Oakland Farmer’s Market to browse rows of locally sourced produce and artisan vendors. The Mandela Grocery Cooperative is in the Lower Bottoms subdivision and sells organic foods for conscious consumers.
Older victorians and newly-built condos line the streets
Home prices typically range from around $600,000 to nearly $1 million, depending on square footage and remodel status. West Oakland experienced a residential decline in the 1980s and 90s but has since been on the upswing, with new construction rising in recent years. Old and new homes sit side by side in West Oakland, with an abundance of late 19th-century Victorian homes with ornate turrets and ornamental trim. Many have been updated, renovated or repainted to give them a fresh, modern look. “We’ve seen a lot of buyers fix up their homes with new kitchens and bathrooms. Some flippers have come in and taken homes down to the foundation and rebuilt them,” Giannini says. In recent years, townhomes and condo buildings have begun popping up throughout the area for those seeking a smaller living space, and most of West Oakland’s residents are renters. Some industrial buildings have also been converted into sleek, contemporary living quarters.
Oakland Unified School District for public options, and The Crucible for artistic students
Students in West Oakland have plenty of options for public and charter education. The neighborhood falls under the Oakland Unified School District, with nearby options including Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, rated a C on Niche; West Oakland Middle School, rated a C-minus; and McClymonds High School, which holds a C-plus rating. All three options are located within the neighborhood, just a simple school bus ride or walk from residential streets. For an alternative, there's KIPP Bridge Academy, a K-8 public charter school specializing in college prep and student mental health. Creative pupils can check out the offerings at The Crucible, an industrial art school and community institution in the neighborhood since 2003.
Connected to BART, several highways and San Francisco by car
West Oakland has close access to many points of interest across the Bay Area. Being bordered on all sides by major highways, residents can take their pick for their commutes. Take Interstate 80 11 miles west to be in downtown San Francisco, while a 3-mile drive south takes residents to Alameda. The shopping and nightlife of downtown Oakland is less than 2 miles east. In addition to car travel, there’s a BART station in West Oakland for commuter rail options, while AC Transit runs public buses on major thoroughfares throughout the neighborhood for public access through the city.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Oakland
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
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West Oakland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Oakland, Oakland sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Oakland, Oakland over the last 12 months is $580,000, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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eXp Realty of Northern CA, Inc
(866) 378-6950
$489,000
1 Bed
1 Bath
956 Sq Ft
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Sandi Giannini
(844) 391-2953
$489,000
1 Bed
1 Bath
956 Sq Ft
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