Ashland
Neighborhood Reviews
Fun for first-time homebuyers
Ashland is considered a suburb of Oakland, and it maintains an urban feel that gives residents the best of both worlds. Cozy homes dating back to the 1940s lace the residential streets of the neighborhood, with bungalows being the most prevalent style. Contemporary options can also be found, along with townhouses and condos, and energy-efficient new builds are joining the fold as the community continues to grow. Price tags can range from $700,000 to $900,000, and new builds start at just over $1 million.
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A historic park and innovative youth center
Meek Park brings a certain vibrance to the area while maintaining ties to the past. Named for William Meek, referred to as the county’s first farmer, the park sits on the grounds of his historic mansion. Park visitors enjoy going for early morning jogs and walking their dogs while admiring the sights and sounds of their surroundings, including the classic and decorative fountain in the center. Children can enjoy the intricate play structure, and there are several grill and barbecue areas for outdoor gatherings. The no-cost Recreation, Education, Arts, Career and Health Services (REACH) Youth Center is a neighborhood staple for youth and young adult engagement. The center regularly holds programming — including boxing, coding and a food lab — along with seasonal celebrations.
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A family-friendly festival
One of the biggest events residents can look forward to is the Ashland/Cherryland FamFest Spring Event. Held in May of each year, the day-long festival provides attendees with live music performances while they visit food trucks and sample craft beers from local eateries and breweries. The event also has designated children’s play areas with arts and crafts stations, games with prizes and local vendors for a little small-business shopping. While the festival itself happens in May, it’s also paired with a 5K run that takes place every October.Where shoppers and diners go
There are several favorite food spots around the neighborhood to frequent. According to Heystek, Angry Fish is a go-to for sushi, while Crabby Crabby gives a nice mix of seafood boils and Asian fusion sides. For fresh produce and live music, locals go to the San Leandro Farmers’ Market at Bayfair Center, open Saturdays year-round. Fashion Faire Place and Fairmont Square are two area shopping centers that residents can visit for their retail needs.One of the first malls in the East Bay, the very popular Bayfair Center has been a one-stop shop since the 1950s. Now, with the Bay Fair Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan being discussed over the last few years, San Leandro is looking to create a new mixed-use community in the area. “The interior of the Bayfair Mall has already begun being converted to office space for research and development companies,” says Lars Hall of the San Leandro Community Development Department. “It’s a good reuse of the interior while retail remains on the exterior.” Target, Kohl’s and Old Navy remain open as anchor stores, and the Cinemark Century Theatre is still in business. The potential new community would include retail, housing, green space and much more focused around the proximity of the Bay Fair BART Station.
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Bet on BART
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) bus routes are conveniently located throughout the Ashland neighborhood, with the Bay Fair Station located on Hesperian Boulevard providing daily service to cities like Richmond and San Jose. The neighborhood is also bisected by East 14th Street/Highway 185, bound by Interstates 238 (just past the San Lorenzo Creek) and 580 and has immediate access to I-880. Oakland and San Francisco are about a 20- to 30-minute drive from Ashland, and San Francisco is about 30 minutes, and both cities have BART access. Several nearby healthcare and technology companies have an easy commute to Ashland, most notably Kaiser Permanente Oakland Med, PeopleSoft and Dell.Expressions in education
Part of the San Lorenzo Unified School District, Ashland residents can send their children to Hillside Elementary School and Edendale Middle School — both with C-minus scores on Niche — to prepare them for studies at East Bay Arts High School, which scores a B-minus. As part of the school’s quarterly projects, all East Bay Arts students participate in Expressions, where they create and present their own art project based on that year’s theme. An entire school day is dedicated to these presentations as students see what their classmates have been working on.Served by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Ashland has an average overall CAP Index score of 5. Motor vehicle theft in the area scores a 7; however, because of its unincorporated status, the community receives direct services from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
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Kent Olden
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Janella Anguiano
Janella Anguiano
Century 21 Masters
(510) 674-1058
89 Total Sales
3 in Ashland
$620K - $835K Price Range
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Mark DuBois
Mark DuBois
Keller Williams Rlty East Bay
(341) 766-0918
34 Total Sales
2 in Ashland
$550K - $810K Price Range
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Alejandro Martinez Cansino
Alejandro Martinez Cansino
Responds QuicklyOnly 1 Realty Group LLC
(626) 889-6524
104 Total Sales
1 in Ashland
$690,000 Price
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Huy Han
Huy Han
KW Silicon City
(669) 215-4198
44 Total Sales
1 in Ashland
$750,000 Price
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Christi Durflinger
Christi Durflinger
Nexthome Town & Country
(925) 940-9823
131 Total Sales
3 in Ashland
$1.3M - $2.1M Price Range
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Tish Charles
Tish Charles
(510) 880-1682
17 Total Sales
1 in Ashland
$810,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Edendale Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Meek Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Fairmont Dr. Linear Park
- Playground
Hesperian Park
- Playground
Paradise Community Garden
- Botanical Gardens
Old Creek Dog Park of Cherryland
- Dog Park
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Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/29/2014
Niche Review
i think the local stores do their best.
2/16/2016
Niche Review
There are crimes that happen on the street, but rarely in cases where it is burglary.
8/24/2014
Niche Review
In the area I live in, well there is nothing huge around here. The mall near my house is very small and not a lot to do in this area.
8/24/2014
Niche Review
Around the area I live are tons of fast food restaurant's such as McDonalds, Burger King, Carl's Jr, Wendy's and the list goes one. Although, I feel like not every restaurant are clean as they should be. Now, night clubs and stuff like that aren't no where here in this area, the majority have to a different city.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ashland | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ashland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ashland, San Leandro sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ashland, San Leandro over the last 12 months is $363,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$439,950
Median Sale Price
$363,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$455,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$397,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$596,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
54
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$254
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,440
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,248
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,814
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
904
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
656
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,892 - $2,395 per month
- Mattox Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 580+ Sq Ft
- 1282-1286 Mattox Rd
- Hayward, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
21,860
Median Age
38
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,988
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,513
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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A sleepy, East Bay community between San Leandro and Downtown Hayward
Downtown Castro Valley
A cozy neighborhood near Lake Chabot with great restaurants
Lower Bal
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North Hayward
Classic homes and regional connections in the heart of Hayward
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