Woodminster Homes for Sale

Woodminster is an Oakland neighborhood known for its winding hillside roads, natural surroundings and its beautiful Bay views. The area is almost entirely residential with a mix of midcentury modern, ranch style, Mediterranean-Revival and contemporary designs. Many properties sit on sloped or forested lots that blend into the natural terrain, and houses positioned higher on the hills often feature big views of the surrounding area. Prices typically fall between the mid-$700,000s and about $1.5 million. Families in Woodminster benefit from priority access to nearby public schools such as Montera Middle School and Skyline High School. The neighborhood is especially appealing to nature lovers thanks to its proximity to major regional parks. Joaquin Miller Park provides miles of trails for hiking and biking along with a community center and the Woodminster Amphitheater, which hosts a summer concert series. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park offers even more trails and one of the region’s most notable stands of coast redwoods, while the Sequoia Bayview Trail adds further options for hikers and cyclists. Despite its quiet setting, Woodminster offers convenient access to major roadways including Highway 13 and Interstate 580 along with bus service on Joaquin Miller Road. Downtown Oakland is roughly a 15-minute drive, and Oakland International Airport sits about 11 miles away. Everyday necessities are close at hand with nearby spots like Woodminster Market, Montclair Village Hardware and the Safeway at Lincoln Square.