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Residential living by the hillsides of San Leandro
Perched on quiet, winding streets in the hills of San Leandro, the suburban oasis of Bay-O-Vista offers a wealth of mid-century homes with views of the San Francisco Bay and San Leandro Hills. It’s placed at the precipice of Lake Chabot, a blue lake surrounded by a sprawling natural preserve. “The name says it all. People there want to enjoy views of the Bay," says Realtor Antonio Cardenas of Real Estate eBroker. "And the most prestigious views are those of the San Francisco skyline. That’s the one everyone wants."
Bay-O-Vista neighborhood with view of the San Francisco Bay.
Bay-O-Vista Perched on quiet, winding streets in the hills of San Leandro.
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Steep slopes, steep prices
The homes in Bay-O-Vista were built in the 1960s on curving streets and steep slopes. Sturdy ranches on mid-sized lots come with attached garages, landscaped yards and the occasional glimmering backyard swimming pool. Larger custom homes are peppered throughout the neighborhood, and many of these dwellings have large front windows to take advantage of the viewshed. “From some homes, you can look out from your kitchen window and see the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge,” Cardenas says. Homes in the neighborhood typically sell between $600,000 and $800,000 or $1 million and $2 million, depending on the size of the house, the view and whether it’s been renovated.
Nestled in the Bay O Vista neighborhood, this home captivates with its stunning elegance.
The homes in Bay-O-Vista were built in the 1960s on curving streets and steep slopes.
Nestled in the Bay O Vista neighborhood, this charming ranch-style home beckons with beauty.
The well-manicured front lawns in Bay-O-Vista contribute to the overall appeal of the area.
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Parks galore and Lake Chabot
For outdoor relaxation and activities, locals head to Hill Crest Knolls Park, a community park with a wide-open green space, basketball courts and a playground. At the other end of the neighborhood, residents can take advantage of the leafy hiking trails at Chabot Park, a 10-acre woodland park with towering trees at the edge of Lake Chabot. To the east is easy access to hiking and biking trails around Lake Chabot Regional Park, a massive, 5,000-acre preserve with eucalyptus- and chaparral-covered slopes surrounding the glistening blue lake. For an afternoon by the pool, residents bring sunblock and beach towels to Bay-O-Vista Swim & Tennis Club, a family-owned facility with a pool, tennis courts and a gym.
Enjoy a morning walk at Castro Valley Creek Park.
Exploring tranquility at Lake Chabot.
Bay-O-Vista Tennis and Swim Club is one of the highlights of this neighborhood.
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Local schooling in Bay-O-Vista
Students can attend Roosevelt Elementary School, which has a B-plus rating on Niche, followed by Bancroft Middle School, which earns a B-minus. Students at Bancroft can enroll in the school’s Dual Language Immersion Program, which allows students to complete their core curriculum while simultaneously learning to speak, read and write in another language. High schoolers can attend San Leandro High School, which has a B on Niche and is ranked in the top 100 high schools in the San Francisco metro area by U.S. News and World Report.
Roosevelt Elementary School students graduate with the knowledge and skills.
Bancroft Middle School is a highly rated school in San Leandro.
San Leandro High School offers a space where all people can learn and thrive in San Leandro.
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Downtown eats just next door
Bay-O-Vista may have little in the way of retail or restaurants, but it's only a 2-mile drive to downtown San Leandro. Locals can buy groceries and everyday items at Safeway and CVS or grab a bite to eat at any of downtown's restaurants and breweries. At Fieldwork Brewing, locals gather at happy hour to enjoy a craft beer with friends. Nation's Giant Hamburgers & Great Pies serves residents oversized specialty burgers and all-day breakfast, while Café Sorriso is a cozy neighborhood dive offering coffee, pastries and Vietnamese sandwiches. For retail shopping, natives either stay around downtown or drive about 3 miles south to the Bayfair Center shopping mall, which has a movie theatre and many brand-name shops, like Target. For some San Leandro history, locals head to the district's northern edge. The corner of Estudillo Avenue and Hays Street features some of the city’s oldest landmarks, including the Little Brown Church, built in 1867, and the San Leandro History Museum.
Discovering Downtown San Leandro's vibrant charm beneath the iconic arch.
Savoring brews and bonding at Fieldwork Brewing.
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The MacArthur Freeway is a major freeway runs near the Bay-O-Vista neighborhood.
Commuting to Oakland and San Francisco
Some Bay-O-Vista residents commute to Oakland and Greater San Francisco for work, which are 13 and 22 miles away, respectively. Bay-O-Vista is near Interstate 580, also known as the MacArthur Freeway, making for an easy drive around the East Bay. The nearest BART stops are San Leandro station, about 2 miles away, and Bay Fair station, about 3 miles away. For out-of-state travel, San Francisco International Airport is 30 miles away. The neighborhood is also home to Kindred Hospital, an acute care hospital.
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On average, homes in Bay-O-Vista, San Leandro sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Bay-O-Vista, San Leandro over the last 12 months is $1,300,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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