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Forested Oakland neighborhood offering privacy next to regional parks
With the city on one side and an expanse of redwood forest on the other, the Woodminster community has access to two distinct aspects of Oakland’s personality. Its elevation above the city also affords residents a distant yet scenic view of the Oakland and San Francisco skylines — not to mention the bay in between. “It’s basically a completely residential area, and you have access to popular regional parks and can get great views of the bay from this point,” says Rich Fleming, a realtor and broker of Realty ONE Group Future who has lived in the Bay Area for over 20 years. “If you move to this area, you typically want solitude and peace and quiet, but you also don’t have to go too far outside for everyday things like shopping and restaurants.”
Homes in Woodminster are built into the East Bay hills and surrounded by redwood trees.
Woodminster is high in the Oakland Hills with great views of the bay area.
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Mixed housing styles along a wooded setting
Woodminster occupies a sizeable chunk of primarily forested land at the base of the Oakland Hills. The neighborhood is lined with about 430 detached homes on sloped, woodsy lots. Most properties were built in the mid-to-late 1900s, including many midcentury modern, ranch-style homes and raised ranches. Other common housing styles include stucco-sided Mediterranean builds, contemporary designs from the 1970s and a few 21st-century custom homes. “A lot of the homes here have a sort of rustic style, as they are designed to fit it into a wooded area,” Fleming says. Most of the neighborhood’s grandest homes are higher on the slopes with expansive city and bay views. Prices range from $1.2 million for a 1,450-square-foot home to 2.4 million for a hilltop, 4,500-square-foot property.
Homes in Woodminster has positioned high in the mountains with amazing views.
There area few colorful homes in the Woodminster neighborhood and hills.
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Redwood-canopied parks and scenic trails
The homes in Woodminster are not just for the panoramic sights of greater Oakland. Its immediate proximity to Joaquin Miller Park is an attractive plus. Several trails wind beneath a canopy of redwoods in this 500-acre expanse, some starting within walking distance of residents. “Joaquin Miller Park is a great park,” says Realtor Mary Canavan of The Grubb Company, who’s sold in the Bay Area since 1989. “People use the trails for bike riding and dog walking, and you can just go and be in nature.” Butters Overlook, at the base of this park and in Woodminster, is a favorite for hiking to the top to see amazing views of the entire city of Oakland. The neighborhood is also next to the Sequoia Bayview Trail Trailhead, offering Sequoia-tree-surrounded hiking and mountain biking trails. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is directly to the east, with even more scenic trails and natural wildlife sightings amongst expansive redwood trees.
Residents of Woodminster love walking the green and peaceful streets of Woodminster.
Woodminster is filled with bikers enjoying the bike trails.
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Next to Montclair for shopping and local dining
Residents can drive a few minutes west on Joaquin Miller Road to access a small but convenient commercial area. Locally owned retailers include Woodminster Market, a no-frills stop-and-shop, and Montclair Village Hardware, which offers home improvement and gardening equipment. A few eateries operate here, too, including Pattys & Buns for burgers and shakes. Another shopping center, Lincoln Square, sits at the opposite end of Woodminster, featuring a Safeway supermarket along with Red Boy Pizza. Next door is Hunan Yuan, a Chinese restaurant, while Sparky’s Giant Burgers is a casual spot for American food.
L'Acajou is a delicious cafe on the edge of Woodminster.
The burgers and fries are fresh, delicious and well prices at Pattys and Buns in Woodminster.
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Community theater at Joaquin Miller Park
Joaquin Miller Park hosts numerous community events throughout the year. Its annual summer musical series has been a favorite since 1967, with recent exhibitions including “Gypsy” and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” “The community coalesces around them,” Canavan says of the musical series. “It’s been a real community focal point.”
The Woodminster Theater in offers outdoor shows during the summer months.
People in the Woodminster neighborhood love walking stairs at the area park.
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Public schools with Learning Pathway Programs
Students may attend Carl B. Munck Elementary, which gets a C-rating from Niche, followed by the B-minus-rated Montera Middle School. The B-rated Skyline High School offers numerous AP classes, and Learning Pathway Academies in computer science, education and green energy.
Skyline High students in Oakland love the new track and football field, both state of the art.
Montera Middle School in Montclair Is an Excellent School
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Next to a main thoroughfare and public bus stops
The neighborhood sits next to Route 13, a main thoroughfare for getting around the city and into downtown Oakland. Multiple bus stops line Joaquin Miller Road, another main road that runs the northern border of Woodminster. The Oakland International Airport is just 11 miles south.
Public bus stops are in a few areas near Woodminster, but a car is essential in this area.
Hwy 13 is on the border of Woodminster and offers a quick route onto larger freeways in the Bay.
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Parks in this Area
McCrea Park
Fishing
Grills
Picnic Area
Roberts Regional Recreation Area
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Joaquin Miller Park
Dog Park
Trails
Playground
Avenue Terrace Playground
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
19 min drive
Bus
Joaquin Miller Rd & Mountain Blvd
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Joaquin Miller Rd & Butters Dr
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Joaquin Miller Rd & Robinson Dr
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Joaquin Miller Rd & Hedge Ln
Woodminster Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodminster, Oakland sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Woodminster, Oakland over the last 12 months is $113,000, down 62% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
New Listing! Stunning mid-century modern with a strong connection to the outdoors. The main level features an open floor plan and expansive rooms filled with natural light. The focal point in the living room is a large picture window, framing verdant views. The adjoining formal dining room with French doors opening to a spacious deck highlights the home’s brilliant indoor-outdoor connection. The
CREATE YOUR OWN SPECTACULAR PRIVATE ESTATE. Rare and spectacular 7.6 acre property off of Skyline Blvd. in the Oakland hills. This property is composed of four adjoining parcels: two right on Skyline Blvd. and two directly behind them. All four are being sold together. Lot 1 fronts on Skyline (Parcel Number: 085 631601100) and is 3434 sq. ft. Lot 2 (Parcel #085 631601300) is 3.080 sq. ft and
Set at the end of a serene cul-de-sac in Oakland’s tranquil Woodminster community, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath masterpiece is where modern elegance meets everyday convenience! Your generous abode offers an open layout featuring recessed lighting, wide windows, crisp white tones, and high-quality vinyl flooring that adds a fresh, sophisticated touch. Contemporary fireplaces radiate warmth in both the
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
950
Median Age
52
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$188,235
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$200,625
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
76%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
41.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.3%
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®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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