Old San Leandro is at the heart of it all. "It’s the downtown part of San Leandro and it’s pretty urban around there,” says Andrea Gordon, a Realtor at Compass with 22 years of realty experience. With its access to restaurants, stores, nearby parks and beautiful homes, the neighborhood is a convenient spot in the city. “It’s become a lot more commercialized now, but you still have some interesting architecture, really nice people and good schools,” Gordon says.
The neighborhood encompasses many shops and restaurants great for any time of day. Whether it’s on the way to work or a leisurely weekend, 85C Bakery serves up coffee, breads and cakes to start the morning. Meanwhile, diners can enjoy craft beers and contemporary American food at the bar or patio at Sons of Liberty Alehouse. Safeway and Grocery Outlet carry everyday kitchen and home essentials. San Leandro Plaza also has several places to grab drugstore staples and groceries. When residents are done shopping, they can relax and sit by the shady palms and cooling fountain in the center of the plaza.
At the San Leandro Community Library, residents can borrow more than just books. In addition to the library's regular collection, patrons can check out unusual-but-useful items like bird-watching telescopes and miniature induction stoves. There are also multiple events to look forward to throughout the year. The library holds book discussions, film screenings and club meetings for activities like gardening and drawing. The Downtown San Leandro Farmers’ Market typically runs from April to October and displays the community’s finest in fresh produce, baked goods and more. In the summertime, the city of San Leandro also holds the annual Cherry Festival. The event is a tradition that dates back to 1909, honors the city's agricultural roots and includes a parade and a car show.
Several of the parks surrounding Old San Leandro have activity-focused areas. Toyon Park has pits for games of bocce and horseshoes. Thrasher Park welcomes skateboarders, softball players and history buffs with a skate park, athletic field and historical railway society building.
The neighborhood’s wide, pedestrian-friendly streets are lined with bungalows, townhomes and Craftsmans with spacious front yards. Home prices often range from $400,000 to $800,000. One of San Leandro’s most famous homes is Casa Peralta, an ornate property designed by Ludovino Peralta in 1901. Now a museum, its beautiful Spanish-style remodeling and imported illustrative tiles demonstrate the architectural craftsmanship that adorns Old San Leandro.
Students may attend schools in the San Leandro Unified School District. McKinley Elementary School received a C-plus from Niche and Bancroft Middle School holds a B-minus. San Leandro High School has a B and offers a large roster of course electives like Wood Technology, Music Appreciation and Fashion Design and History.
Thanks to Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), commuters can get around Old San Leandro by bus or train. When traveling by car, they can hop on State Route 85, which connects from Mountain View to San Jose, or State Route 112, which runs exclusively through San Leandro.
Michele Manzone
Compass
(510) 291-6194
67 Total Sales
1 in Old San Leandro
$860,000 Price
Antonietta Llanza
Intero Real Estate Services
(510) 880-3184
41 Total Sales
1 in Old San Leandro
$640,000 Price
Janella Anguiano
Century 21 Masters
(510) 674-1058
94 Total Sales
3 in Old San Leandro
$730K - $2.1M Price Range
Melissa Butler
EXP Realty
(510) 822-7358
24 Total Sales
1 in Old San Leandro
$48,500 Price
Lauren McLane
Exp Realty Of California Inc.
(925) 403-4303
77 Total Sales
1 in Old San Leandro
$815,000 Price
Cara R. Cavanaugh
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(650) 449-4924
47 Total Sales
2 in Old San Leandro
$835,000 Price Range
On average, homes in Old San Leandro, San Leandro sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Old San Leandro, San Leandro over the last 12 months is $748,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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