Upper Bal
Neighborhood in San Leandro, California
Alameda County 94578
Two- to three-bedroom homes sit snuggly on manicured lots
Upper Bal is full of diverse architecture. Along streets lined with crape myrtle trees sit Spanish Revival homes with stucco facades and red clay tiled roofs, craftsman homes with vibrant colored siding, ranch-style homes featuring prominent window awnings and duplexes with large garages. They are often on small plots with landscaped front yards of grass or stone. Two- to three-bedroom homes start around $700,000 and can sell for more than $1 million.
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Toyon Park is centrally located in Upper Bal
There are two main parks frequented by Upper Bal residents. Toyon Park is centrally located in the neighborhood and is within walking distance for most residents. It offers several unique amenities, including bocce ball and horseshoe courts and a tiny tot area. Residents can also utilize its vast lawn space, barbecue pits and picnic tables. Less than 2 miles away, in the nearby neighborhood of Ashland, is Edendale Park. Renovated in 2020, this 1-acre park offers lawn space, a playground, shade structures, and several picnic tables. The Historic Bal Theater, which sits on the corner of California State Route 185 and 148th Avenue, is a community mainstay and offers a slew of indoor activities, including concerts, movie showings, teen karaoke nights and art workshops.
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San Leandro High is known for its specialized career academies
Neighborhood kids may attend schools in the San Leandro Unified School District. Students can begin their education at Jefferson Elementary School, which received a C on Niche. They can continue their schooling at Bancroft Middle School and San Leandro High School, rated a C-plus and B on Niche, respectively. At the high school, students can focus their education by enrolling in specialized academies for business and finance, multimedia, STREAM and social justice.
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San Leandro's Cherry Festival is over 100 years old
The annual San Leandro Cherry Festival is a long-standing community event that has been held almost every June since 1909 in historic downtown San Leandro. The festival is full of cherry-related activities, like pie baking and eating contests. A parade also marches through the city, and residents can enjoy live music, food, and art vendors.I-580 borders the Upper Bal
Upper Bal is bordered by U.S. Interstate Highway 580, making it a viable option for those commuting to Oakland, just 15 miles away. Residents can also get to Fremont or the San Francisco International Airport, just 16 and 26 miles away, respectively, by driving down nearby U.S. Interstate Highway 880. Public transit is easily accessible here, with BART public bus stops lining Bancroft Ave and the San Leandro Train Station being just 2 miles away.
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Stores and restaurants line State Route 185
Running errands is easy since many shops are conveniently located along California State Route 185, which borders the neighborhood’s west end. Along the main thoroughfare are smaller mom-and-pop shops like 88 Seafood Supermarket, Guadalajara Grocery & Meat Market, and De Anda’s Clothing, as well as familiar retailers like Advance Auto Parts and CVS Pharmacy. Restaurants also dot the street, providing residents with diverse dining options like Vallarta, a Mexican fare eatery, and Fat Fish, a sushi joint.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tim Marr
Tim Marr
Responds QuicklyBhhs Drysdale Properties
(628) 250-4947
28 Total Sales
1 in Upper Bal
$1,100,000 Price
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Karen Cai
KC
Karen Cai
Responds QuicklySterling Real Estate
(628) 213-8164
17 Total Sales
1 in Upper Bal
$880,000 Price
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Kenneth Er
Kenneth Er
Responds Quickly(510) 901-4249
126 Total Sales
2 in Upper Bal
$50K - $860K Price Range
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Melissa Case
Melissa Case
Responds QuicklyBhg Re Reliance Partners
(925) 281-3443
75 Total Sales
1 in Upper Bal
$875,000 Price
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Terri Lynn Bradley-Cowan
Terri Lynn Bradley-Cowan
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Gold
(925) 396-8380
48 Total Sales
1 in Upper Bal
$781,000 Price
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Viktor Manrique
Viktor Manrique
Responds QuicklyRe/max Regency
(341) 222-3488
138 Total Sales
1 in Upper Bal
$660,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Toyon Park
Edendale Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Halcyon Park
Hill Crest Knolls Park
Fairmont Terrace Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Trails
Fairmont Dr. Linear Park
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Upper Bal | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Upper Bal Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Bal, San Leandro sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Bal, San Leandro over the last 12 months is $812,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$792,500
Median Sale Price
$812,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$799,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$520,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$624
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
766
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1946
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,321
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,286
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 211 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,220
Median Age
42
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,024
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,256
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.9%
Advanced Degrees
9.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
25''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45
/ 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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Lower Bal
A close-knit, midcentury-developed community close to downtown San Leandro
Ashland
From an agricultural oasis to a budding, bustling community
West Castro Valley
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