Oak Tree Home for Sale

Oak Tree, a neighborhood in Oakland, is characterized by its high rental population, with approximately 83% of residents renting their homes. The area features a mix of early 1900s buildings converted into apartments and Victorian-style single-family homes, including the Queen Anne style. The neighborhood's streets are straight and densely packed with residences, interspersed with businesses along International Boulevard. Local parks such as Josie De La Cruz Park and San Antonio Park offer amenities like basketball courts, soccer fields, and community gardens, while Union Point Park provides a scenic walking path along the San Francisco Bay’s Tidal Canal. Dining options include the long-standing Bui Phong Bakery and Sticky Rice Cafe, which caters to various dietary preferences. The nearby Oakland Food Hall and Fruitvale Station Shopping Center expand the culinary and shopping choices. Oak Tree is well-connected, with easy access to Interstate 880, bike lanes on East 12th Street, and bus routes throughout the neighborhood. The Fruitvale BART station, about a mile away, offers convenient transit to San Francisco and San Jose. Highland Hospital is 1.5 miles north, and Oakland International Airport is 6.5 miles south. While the local schools have mixed ratings, they offer unique programs such as dual language immersion and various after-school activities.