Why Live in Ivy Hill
Ivy Hill, located in Oakland, features a diverse array of home styles, including Spanish Revival, Tudor, Victorian, craftsman, and bungalow, with many properties showcasing stucco exteriors and red-tiled roofs. The neighborhood's streetscapes vary from narrow sidewalks lined with trees to larger properties with converted condo units. Off-street parking is common, with some homes featuring driveways and two-car garages. Ivy Hill residents enjoy proximity to several parks, such as FM Smith Park, which offers a community garden, picnic areas, and playscapes, and Bella Vista Park, which includes a playground, basketball court, and skatepark. The Lake Merritt Amphitheater, about a mile away, hosts concerts, while the Oakland Museum of California, a few miles west, offers free admission and events on select Sundays. Ivy Hill is safer than the national average, providing a low crime risk environment. For dining, options include Woody’s Café, Brother’s Deli & Co., and Parkline, with Champa Garden Thai restaurant and Baggy’s By the Lake nearby. The neighborhood is served by multiple AC Transit bus stops and is about a mile from the Lake Merritt BART Station, facilitating easy commuting. The San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is 8 miles south. Students in Ivy Hill can attend the highly rated St. Paul’s Episcopal School, serving kindergarten through 8th grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ivy Hill a good place to live?
Ivy Hill is a good place to live. Ivy Hill is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Ivy Hill is an urban core neighborhood. Ivy Hill has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 38.6 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $103,540 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 59.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Ivy Hill are renters, with 84.8% of residents renting and 15.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Ivy Hill can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Ivy Hill neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ivy Hill?
The median home price in Ivy Hill is $750,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $150,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,820 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $164K a year to afford the median home price in Ivy Hill. The average household income in Ivy Hill is $104K.
What are the best public schools in Ivy Hill?
The best public schools that serve Ivy Hill are:
What are the best private schools in Ivy Hill?
The best private schools that serve Ivy Hill are:
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Are home prices dropping in Ivy Hill?
Yes, home prices in Ivy Hill are down 6% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Ivy Hill, CA
On average, homes in Ivy Hill, Oakland sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Ivy Hill, Oakland over the last 12 months is $826,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$826,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$899,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$826,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$352,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$464,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$420
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median List Price
$750,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%