Why Live in Mosswood
Mosswood, a vibrant urban neighborhood in Oakland, offers a mix of early 20th-century homes, including Craftsman, Edwardian, Victorian styles, and California bungalows, many of which have been updated with modern amenities. The area is known for its diverse community, with a significant portion of residents being long-term inhabitants and renters. Mosswood Park, a four-acre green space, is a hub for outdoor activities, featuring basketball and tennis courts, a playground, and picnic areas. The neighborhood is also home to the annual Mosswood Meltdown music festival. Dining options abound, with local favorites like Homeroom for mac and cheese, Seoul Gom Tang for Korean cuisine, and Beauty's Bagel Shop for breakfast and deli classics. Nearby trendy neighborhoods such as Piedmont Avenue, Temescal, and Grand Lake offer upscale restaurants, boutiques, and vintage shops. For groceries and essentials, residents frequent Whole Foods and Walgreens, both about a mile away. Mosswood is well-connected, located at the junction of Interstate 580 and the Grove Shafter Parkway, and near the MacArthur BART station, making commutes to Berkeley (4 miles) and San Francisco (11 miles) convenient. The neighborhood is served by the Oakland Unified School District, with Oakland Technical High School being highly rated. Safety has improved over the years, and the presence of Kaiser Oakland Medical Center nearby adds to the practical amenities of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mosswood a good place to live?
Mosswood is a good place to live. Mosswood is considered very walkable and a biker's paradise with great transit options. Mosswood has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 29.1 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $124,754 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 65.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Mosswood are renters, with 82.5% of residents renting and 17.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Mosswood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Mosswood neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Mosswood?
The median home price in Mosswood is $1,153,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $230,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,960 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $255K a year to afford the median home price in Mosswood. The average household income in Mosswood is $125K.
What are the best public schools in Mosswood?
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What are the best private schools in Mosswood?
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Home Trends in Mosswood, CA
On average, homes in Mosswood, Oakland sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mosswood, Oakland over the last 12 months is $1,100,000, up 233% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,100,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$404,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,100,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$333
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$1,153,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
233%