Why Live in Upper Piedmont
Upper Piedmont is known for its eclectic mix of architectural styles, featuring midcentury ranch-style homes, midcentury moderns, Tudor Revival, Mediterranean Revival, and Colonial Revival designs. The absence of HOAs allows homeowners to personalize their properties, resulting in a visually diverse neighborhood. Residents enjoy green spaces like Blair Park, popular among dog owners, and Hampton Field, which offers tennis courts, basketball hoops, and more. Piedmont Park, less than a mile away, features walking paths, multi-use courts, and picnic areas, and is surrounded by key institutions such as Piedmont Community Hall, Piedmont High School, and Piedmont Middle School. Although Upper Piedmont lacks a commercial area, nearby Oakland provides access to grocery stores like Safeway and Trader Joe’s, as well as trendy dining and shopping districts such as Temescal, Rockridge, and Montclair Village. Mulberry’s Market serves as a local one-stop shop for residents. The neighborhood hosts various community events, including a Halloween parade, harvest festival, tree lighting ceremony, concerts, and the Turkey Trot. Upper Piedmont is conveniently located about a mile from CA State Route 13, less than 5 miles from Interstate 580, and 11 miles from the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. The area is served by highly rated schools, including Havens Elementary, Piedmont Middle School, and Piedmont High School, which is known for its college-like campus and unique annual bird-calling contest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper Piedmont a good place to live?
Upper Piedmont is a good place to live. Upper Piedmont is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Upper Piedmont has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.4 people per acre and a median age of 49. The average household income is $263,147 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 89.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Upper Piedmont are home owners, with 9.3% of residents renting and 90.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Upper Piedmont can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Upper Piedmont neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Upper Piedmont?
The median home price in Upper Piedmont is $849,999. If you put a 20% down payment of $170,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,400 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $189K a year to afford the median home price in Upper Piedmont. The average household income in Upper Piedmont is $263K.
What are the best public schools in Upper Piedmont?
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Home Trends in Upper Piedmont, CA
On average, homes in Upper Piedmont, Piedmont sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Piedmont, Piedmont over the last 12 months is $880,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$880,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$917,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$429,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$689,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$234
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$849,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%