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A centrally located neighborhood
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.
Oktoberfest in Old San Leandro returns on 9/14, celebrating beer, food and community vibes.
Casa Peralta is a popular historic home in Old San Leandro.
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Shopping and dining around Old San Leandro
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.
Enjoy a cold one at Sons of Liberty Ale House.
A popular bakery in Old San Leandro is the 85c Bakery and Coffee shop.
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New things to explore everywhere
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.
San Leandro Public Library hosts a wealth of knowledge in Old San Leandro.
Locals prefer getting their groceries at the Downtown San Leandro Farmer's Market.
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Playing games and skating the ramps
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.
You can find Davis Tract BMX riders hanging out in Thrasher parks.
There's a plenty of picnic area in Thrasher Park.
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Architecturally artful homes
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.
Spanish bungalow-style homes often feature red-tile roofs and arched doorways.
Bungalow-style homes in Old San Leandro are known for their cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Casa Peralta's home was built in 1901 by Ludovino Peralta.
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San Leandro Unified Schools
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.
Bancroft Middle School provides a comprehensive program that supports all learners.
San Leandro High School often cited as the only comprehensive high school in the San Leandro.
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Travel by bus or car
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.
In Old San Leandro bus line 10 takes you all around in town.
San Leandro BART is in Old San Leandro and connects you to the whole Bay Area.
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Its a small town next to a bigger, more crime infested town (Oakland). What are you going to do?
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The Bay Area is one of the most diverse and tolerant places in the world.
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I give public transportation a high rating, but freeway congestion is terrible. Roads are crowded and full of potholes. People drive too fast. I don't feel safe riding a bicycle around town.
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I have no complaints about our public services. Our wonderful public library really came in handy when I was unemployed.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Old San Leandro
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old San Leandro Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old San Leandro, San Leandro sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Old San Leandro, San Leandro over the last 12 months is $747,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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