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Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks

Suburban Neighborhood in Berkeley, California

Alameda County 94707

$1,762,912 Average Value
$1,034 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Homes in the hills

Set into the Berkley’s hills, Thousand Oaks is home to hundred-year-old coast live oak trees, and rock formations that are thousands of years old. “Some people have these gigantic, thousand-ton rocks in their front yards,” says Andrea Gordon, a Realtor with Compass who has been selling real estate in the Bay Area for 25 years. Thousand Oaks is known for its grand homes among the big stones, and a popular dining district on Solano Avenue. It’s also a peaceful place to take a walk. Low stone walls along the sidewalks in Thousand Oaks, and flights of stone steps connect the streets up and down small hillsides leading all the way down to the shops along Solano Avenue.

The hilly topography of Thousand Oaks is apparent when seen from above.
The hilly topography of Thousand Oaks is apparent when seen from above.
Thousand Oaks' housing comes in a plethora of architectural styles.
Thousand Oaks' housing comes in a plethora of architectural styles.
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Homes among the stones

Properties in Thousand Oaks fetch a high price, usually between $1.5 - $2 million. The neighborhood has a mix of home styles. In the 1920s and 1930s, original buyers commissioned various architects to design the neighborhood's first homes. “Thousand Oaks has incredibly beautiful houses,” says Gordon. “Mediterranean, big, beautiful homes with gorgeous views. High in the hills, but not too far up. There’s also Craftsmen bungalows and lots of houses from the 20s and 30s.”

Winding streets are a hallmark of Thousand Oaks.
Winding streets are a hallmark of Thousand Oaks.
Thousand Oaks streets are mostly residential.
Thousand Oaks streets are mostly residential.
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Berkley Public Schools

Thousand Oaks is served by the Berkley Public Schools, which has an A rating on Niche. Thousand Oaks Elementary has an A-minus rating, and Martin Luther King Middle School has an A rating. Berkley High School has an A-plus rating and a variety of activities for students, like Dungeons & Dragons, Esports and hiking clubs.

Thousand Oaks Elementary serves students of Thousand Oaks.
Thousand Oaks Elementary serves students of Thousand Oaks.
Thousand Oaks students attend Berkeley High School in downtown Berkeley.
Thousand Oaks students attend Berkeley High School in downtown Berkeley.
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Getting around Thousand Oaks

The neighborhood is about two miles from the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station, and multiple AC Transit bus stops are close to the neighborhood, both of which provide access to downtown San Francisco. For international travel, the San Francisco International Airport is about 25 miles away.

El Cerrito Bart is just a short drive from Thousand Oaks.
El Cerrito Bart is just a short drive from Thousand Oaks.
Winding streets and even front yards followThousand Oaks' natural geology.
Winding streets and even front yards followThousand Oaks' natural geology.
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Great Stoneface Park

Thousand Oak’s unique geology is on display at Great Stoneface Park, where Car-sized rocks and huge stone urns sit idly in the sun. The urns were built by the neighborhood’s developers for aesthetic purposes in the early 1900s, and only one of the originals remains – the rest were rebuilt by the community in 2011. Rookie rock climbers practice bouldering the park’s huge stones, and others just enjoy the sights and environment. Residents can also walk the Indian Trail, a stone staircase that begins at The Alameda and ascends toward Yosemite Road and Great Stoneface Park.

Thousand Oaks' Great Stoneface Park is popular with rock climbers.
Thousand Oaks' Great Stoneface Park is popular with rock climbers.
It's common to see people walking their dog in Great Stoneface Park in Thousand Oaks.
It's common to see people walking their dog in Great Stoneface Park in Thousand Oaks.
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Shops along Solano Avenue

Restaurants and shops line Solano Avenue, the shopping and dining district at the foot of Thousand Oaks. Ajanta is a popular Indian spot that’s received popular reviews from Zagat and the San Francisco Examiner. Ice cream shop iScream has a flavor menu that rotates daily and a vintage-themed interior with checkboard floors. Shoppers can also visit a variety of jewelry stores and clothing stores, like Sottovoce, a women’s clothing shop, and Oak Jewelers, a fine jeweler. Andronico’s is the local grocery store.

You can buy luxury rugs in Thousand Oaks.
You can buy luxury rugs in Thousand Oaks.
Foodies revel the culinary options available on Solano Avenue.
Foodies revel the culinary options available on Solano Avenue.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Metro Oakland International

30 min drive

Bus

Solano Av & Tacoma Av

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Colusa Av & Tacoma Av

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Solano Av & Colusa Av

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Arlington Av & Yosemite Rd

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Colusa Av & Thousand Oaks Blvd

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Colusa Av & Vincente Av

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Solano Av & Ensenada Av

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Thousand Oaks US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,900,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,800,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,034
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Months of Supply
0.40
Median List Price
$1,350,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-35%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,314
Median Year Built
1925
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,901
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,556
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,181
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
894
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 27
    2 - 4:30pm

    614 Peralta Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

    $1,795,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,673 Sq Ft
    • 614 Peralta Ave

    614 Peralta is the quintessential beautiful Berkeley bungalow. Sited on a tree-lined street in the desirable Thousand Oaks neighborhood, it offers numerous amenities to discerning buyers. The main floor includes a light-filled cozy living room with a central fireplace, a dining room with charming original built-ins, a comfortable eat-in-kitchen and access to the spacious rear deck, ideal for

    Karen Starr The GRUBB Company

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,127
Median Age
55
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
34.3%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$184,077
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$189,360

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
86%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
54.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
26''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

46 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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