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Woodminster offers scenic hillside living surrounded by parkland
Narrow roads wind through the wooded hills of Woodminster with Oakland’s cityscape on one side and sprawling redwood forests on the other. The neighborhood is bordered by several major East Bay regional parks, making it highly sought after by outdoorsy types. Its elevation above the city also affords scenic views of the Oakland and San Francisco skylines. At the same time, it’s close to state Route 13, which keeps commutes to the city center convenient.
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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Miles of nearby trails connect you to nature
Woodminster sits alongside several sprawling outdoor destinations. “You’ve got forests and nature and trails. You’re up and away from the city,” says Ernie Sexton of Sexton Group Real Estate, a longtime East Bay agent. Joaquin Miller Park offers miles of hiking and biking trails, a community center and Woodminster Amphitheater, which has a summer concert series. “People use the trails for bike riding and dog walking, and you can just go and be in nature,” says Realtor Mary Canavan of The Grubb Company, who’s sold in the Bay Area since 1989. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, also next door, features the largest remaining stand of coast redwood in the region. The Sequoia Bayview Trail runs just south of Woodminster, offering even more hiking and mountain biking trails.
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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Mix of midcentury and rustic homes set on sloped, forested lots
Woodminster features a mix of midcentury modern, ranch-style, Mediterranean-Revival and contemporary homes, built primarily in the mid-to-late 1900s. Many houses are situated on sloped or wooded lots that blend into the hillside environment. “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. “A lot of the homes here have a sort of rustic style, as they're designed to fit into a wooded area.” Most of the neighborhood’s grandest homes are higher on the slopes with expansive city and bay views. Prices range from the mid-$700,000s to around $1.5 million, depending on the home's size, age and location.
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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Local students have priority for nearby Oakland public schools
Woodminster is served by several well-regarded public schools, including Montera Middle School and Skyline High School. The Oakland Unified School District has a school choice system that allows families to apply to any district school. However, the district still uses school attendance zones, and students living within the zone receive priority for admission.
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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Residents have quick routes to downtown, transit and the airport
The neighborhood offers quick access to downtown Oakland and other East Bay cities. Its location near major roads and transit options makes commuting especially convenient. Key points:
Route 13 and Interstate 580 are nearby.
Downtown Oakland is less than 10 miles away.
Bus service available along Joaquin Miller Road.
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport is roughly 10 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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Markets, hardware and cafes close to home
“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,” Fleming says. You can drive a few minutes west on Joaquin Miller Road to reach a small commercial area. Local retailers include Woodminster Market, a no-frills stop-and-shop, and Montclair Village Hardware, which offers home improvement and gardening equipment. There are a few restaurants here, too, including Patty's & Buns Burgers and L’acajou Bakery and Café. Another shopping center, Lincoln Square, sits at the opposite end of Woodminster and has a Safeway supermarket.
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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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Woodminster
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Woodminster Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodminster, Oakland sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Woodminster, Oakland over the last 12 months is $1,350,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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