Old Oakland Homes for Sale

Old Oakland is a densely populated neighborhood with plenty of condo buildings, most of which were constructed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. These buildings typically have four or five stories and feature amenities such as private parking garages, rooftop patios, fitness centers, and additional storage units. Old Oakland is home to two small parks, Lafayette Square and Jefferson Square Park, which have playgrounds, a baseball field and a basketball court. The neighborhood is approximately 1 mile from Lake Merritt, a 155-acre body of water featuring a 3-mile trail for walking, running, or biking. Swan’s Market is a historic marketplace offering artisan food, restaurants, and an oyster bar, hosts the Old Oakland Farmers Market every Friday morning. Dining options include Oeste and Annapurna Restaurant. The area also features boutiques, breweries, bookstores and art galleries. The annual Honoring our Ancestors festival in October celebrates the neighborhood's diverse ethnicities with ceremonies, art, music and dance. The Oakland Convention Center hosts a variety of events, including conferences and youth sports tournaments. Old Oakland is well-connected, with the 12th Street BART station nearby, offering multiple lines to Richmond, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, and San Jose. Several bus stops are also in the community, and Interstate 880 is also nearby. Oakland International Airport is about 8.5 miles southeast, and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is around 2 miles away from the neighborhood. Schools in the area include Lincoln Elementary School and Oakland Technical High School, both of which are highly rated by Niche.