Why Live in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, a historic neighborhood in Oakland, showcases a blend of architectural styles from the 1890s to the 1920s, including Tudor Revival, Craftsman, and Spanish Colonial homes. Modernized over the years, these homes often feature small front gardens and sidewalk access. The neighborhood is conveniently located near Temescal Creek Park, which offers a playground, basketball court, and walking paths, and the Temescal Community Garden, where residents can tend to their own plots. Bushrod Park, just four blocks east, provides additional recreational facilities, including basketball courts, baseball fields, and a playground, along with the Bushrod Recreation Center's weight room and sports courts. Adeline Street serves as the main retail corridor, connecting Santa Fe to downtown Berkeley and featuring dining options like Lois the Pie Queen and Al-Maida Hot Food and Market, as well as grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s and Berkeley Bowl Marketplace. The neighborhood's proximity to State Route 24 allows for a 3-mile drive to downtown Oakland and a 12-mile trip to San Francisco, with the Ashby BART Station offering quick transit options. Santa Fe is home to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, a major employer and healthcare provider. The area is served by highly rated schools, including Claremont Middle School and Oakland Technical High School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Fe a good place to live?
Santa Fe is a good place to live. Santa Fe is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with great transit options. Santa Fe is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Santa Fe has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 19.9 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $126,078 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 60.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Santa Fe are renters, with 59.5% of residents renting and 40.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Santa Fe can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Santa Fe neighborhood guide.
Is Santa Fe, CA a safe neighborhood?
Santa Fe, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Santa Fe?
The median home price in Santa Fe is $849,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $169,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.38%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,240 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $182K a year to afford the median home price in Santa Fe. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Santa Fe is $126K.
What are the best public schools in Santa Fe?
The best public schools that serve Santa Fe are:
What are the best private schools in Santa Fe?
The best private schools that serve Santa Fe are:
- Black Pine Circle School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Park Day School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
What are the most popular zip codes in Santa Fe, Oakland, CA?
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Are home prices dropping in Santa Fe?
Yes, home prices in Santa Fe are down 6% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Santa Fe, CA
On average, homes in Santa Fe, Oakland sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Santa Fe, Oakland over the last 12 months is $970,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$970,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$902,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,250,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$630,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$627
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Median List Price
$849,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-9%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%