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About Oakland
The city of Oakland is a great location to buy real estate and is truly one of the Northern California secret jewels. The closets city to San Francisco and located just across the Bay Bridge (roughly 10 minutes away) it offers incredible diversity in both the population as well as neighborhoods and areas. The City of Oakland has a population of around 420,000 inhabitants and is bordered by Berkeley, Piedmont, Alameda, San Leandro and Emeryville. Some of the local highlights include the fabulous hiking and biking trails as well as various parks. Lake Merritt which is positioned in the center of the town has a wonderful trail for walking, jogging and biking and features wonderful attractions such as Children’s Fairyland said to have been visited by Walt Disney years ago and been the inspiration for his future empire. The Montclair Hills area of Oakland is nicknamed the Urban Forest and if you were dropped into the community unaware of your surroundings you could easily assume you were in the Marin area or another sophisticated forest village in the Bay Area. The city has a long relationship with music and musicians with deep roots in the Jazz and Blues scene. Yoshi’s is the most renowned jazz and blues club in the Northern CA area and is located in the Jack London Square area of the city (Oakland’s Harbor area with great lofts, harbor walk and night life scene). Yoshi’s has recently opened a 2nd location in San Francisco (but the Oakland scene is where it’s at). The City of Oakland has a thriving restaurant life which has been evolving through the recent years. Incredible chef’s that have evolved out world class restaurants such as Alice Waters Chez Panisse and if one was to come to the City for one day to sample the cuisine should walk the College Avenue area of Rockridge. Rockridge is Oakland’s trendiest neighborhood with College Avenue (ripe with its hip shops, cutting edge clothing shops and foodie’s favorite haunts) cutting through the middle of the community. Oakland has several weekend farmers markets including one in Montclair and another on the edge of Rockridge, the most well known is the Saturdays Farmer Market which is located at the base of the Grand Avenue area retail district. Great food, fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers, artisan crafts as well as live music can be found here weekly and it is well worth the trip. Oakland has so much to offer and if you are looking at making a decision of where to rest your saddle, Oakland should be well investigated and placed at the top of your list. Some of the neighborhoods you will want to look into (depending on your price range) are as follows; Crocker Highlands, Trestle Glen, Rockridge, Upper Rockridge, Glenview, Temescal, Montclair, Piedmont Pines, Oakland Hills, Redwood Heights, Jack London Square, Adams Point, Haddon Hill, China Hill, Dimond, Laurel and the Maxwell Park areas.
Buying a New Oakland Home?
Buying a Oakland home can be a daunting task. Before setting out on your house hunting journey, you should
know what you really want to find. Take some time to list all the features that are most important to you and your
family. Here are a few ideas to consider in looking for a Oakland home to purchase:
- Location – Oakland has a good number of wonderful areas to choose from. Also think about your proximity
to quality schools, medical facilities, and shopping markets.
- Size – Do you need a certain number of bedrooms or bathrooms? Don’t forget about closet space
- Parking – Is a covered garage important to you?
- Style – 2-story house or ranch style home? New or older home?
- Air Conditioning & Heating – central heating and/or air conditioning can be a savior in Oakland.
As you browse homes, keep these ideas in mind. Your list may change over time as you do more looking.
You may want to add or remove features, or perhaps you'll become willing to make compromises to find the Oakland home
that is the best fit for your family. With hundreds of beautiful Oakland homes to choose from, you’ll surely find the
one for you. Get started now.
Selling your Oakland Home?
Selling your Oakland home through Dave Higgins - The Grubb Company is the right decision. Our agents are here to guide you
through a potentially complicated process. You deserve top-dollar for your property and Dave Higgins - The Grubb Company is committed to marketing
and selling your home. All of our agents are certified REALTORs® and they are determined to give you peace of mind
throughout the home selling process. With years of experience in the Oakland home market, our team has the secret recipe
for attracting the right kind of home buyers at just the right time. Choosing Dave Higgins - The Grubb Company is a wise decision. Learn a bit
more about our agents here.
Apply for a Home Loan to purchase your Oakland home?
The Oakland home market is highly active at this time. Interest rates continue to hover near record lows and it’s never
been easier to finance your Oakland home purchase —whether it’s your first home purchase, a vacation property, or a retirement
townhouse. Find out how much house you can afford, learn about settlement and closing costs, and access the most current
lending rates through our preferred mortgage partner.