Why Live in Cherrywood
Cherrywood in San Leandro features wide, clean streets with well-paved sidewalks, making it a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. The homes, built with a planned design aesthetic, showcase contemporary styles with Spanish Revival influences. Properties range from midsize homes of around 1,400 square feet to larger ones up to 2,800 square feet. Cherrywood Park, within walking distance, offers open green spaces, modern play structures, picnic tables, and tennis courts. Nearby, Siempre Verde Park provides enclosed play areas and basketball courts, while Chabot Regional Park and Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline offer extensive hiking and biking trails. The San Leandro Cherry Festival in June and the (Re)Discover Downtown event in September are notable local attractions. Students attend Halkin Elementary, John Muir Middle School, and San Leandro High School, with John Muir Middle School being highly rated. The neighborhood is conveniently located near the San Leandro BART Station and Interstate 580, facilitating easy travel around the Bay Area. The San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is about 4 miles west. Dining and shopping options are abundant, with notable spots like Fifth Wheel, Sons of Liberty Alehouse, and Paradiso. Downtown San Leandro, less than a mile away, offers additional dining and shopping, including Safeway, Marina Square Center, and The Gate 510 shopping mall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cherrywood a good place to live?
Cherrywood is a good place to live. Cherrywood is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Cherrywood is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Cherrywood has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 19.4 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $158,287 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 37.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Cherrywood are home owners, with 23.8% of residents renting and 76.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Cherrywood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Cherrywood neighborhood guide.
Is Cherrywood, CA a safe neighborhood?
Cherrywood, 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 Cherrywood?
The median home price in Cherrywood is $935,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $187,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.15%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,560 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $195K a year to afford the median home price in Cherrywood. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Cherrywood is $158K.
What are the best public schools in Cherrywood?
The best public schools that serve Cherrywood are:
What are the best private schools in Cherrywood?
The best private schools that serve Cherrywood are:
- St. Leander School has a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.3.
What are the most popular zip codes in Cherrywood, San Leandro, CA?
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Are home prices dropping in Cherrywood?
Yes, home prices in Cherrywood are down 26% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Cherrywood, CA
On average, homes in Cherrywood, San Leandro sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Cherrywood, San Leandro over the last 12 months is $850,000, down 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$850,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$870,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$517
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$935,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-27%
