Why Live in Pill Hill
Pill Hill in Oakland features 21st-century condos, most of which have been built in the last 15 years. These condos typically include one or two bedrooms and often come with private parking in secure garages, with monthly HOA fees ranging from $500 to $700. The neighborhood also has a selection of Victorian and Craftsman single-family homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s, though these are less common and often sold as rental properties. Mosswood Park, located just north of Pill Hill, offers basketball courts, a baseball field, tennis courts, and a playground. Durant Mini Park provides additional recreational space with multiple playgrounds. Lake Merritt, about 1 mile away, features walking trails, gardens, and boat rentals. Local dining options include Gogi Time, known for its all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue, and Firebrand Artisan Breads, which focuses on providing jobs and career growth opportunities. Grocery shopping is convenient with stores like Sprouts Farmers Market, Grocery Outlet, and Whole Foods nearby. The East Bay Bridge shopping mall, 1.5 miles away, includes Target, Michael’s, The Home Depot, and Nordstrom Rack. Transportation is facilitated by State Route 24, Interstate 580, and the MacArthur BART Station, about 1 mile north. Oakland Technical High School, which has a high rating, serves the area. Samuel Merritt University, a small private college focused on healthcare careers, is also located in the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pill Hill a good place to live?
Pill Hill is a good place to live. Pill Hill is considered very walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Pill Hill has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 24.2 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $120,245 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 51.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Pill Hill are renters, with 90% of residents renting and 10% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Pill Hill can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Pill Hill neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Pill Hill?
The median home price in Pill Hill is $375,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $75,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,850 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $79K a year to afford the median home price in Pill Hill. The average household income in Pill Hill is $120K.
What are the best public schools in Pill Hill?
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Home Trends in Pill Hill, CA
On average, homes in Pill Hill, Oakland sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Pill Hill, Oakland over the last 12 months is $360,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$360,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$325,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$360,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$503
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$375,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%