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The Garden Suburb
Taking its name from the nearby — and very popular — Lake Merritt, San Francisco’s Lakeshore neighborhood is a historic residential district in Oakland’s Lower Hills District. As the lake separates the community from the downtown city center, Lakeshore and the neighborhoods immediately around it exemplify the “garden suburb” or “residence park” models that were novel in the early 1900s. The community’s original developers hired the Olmsted Brothers, an illustrious landscape architecture firm run by the sons of Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of New York City’s Central Park, to create a site plan for a subdivision that was initially dubbed Lakeshore Highlands.
At Lakeshore the 580 freeway separates the community from the nearby Lake Merrit.
Lakeshore and the neighborhoods immediately around it exemplify the “garden suburb” model.
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Remodeled with reverence
The neighborhood’s curvilinear streets slope and wind along the natural contours of the hills. A shopping district filled with cafés, shops, and office buildings is just a short distance from the community’s homes, lined along Lakeshore Avenue and Grand Avenue. Sante Sandhu, Oakland native and Realtor with Luxe Living Real Estate Group, has seen many of the historic Italianate, Spanish, Tudor and Colonial-style homes retain their nostalgic traditional appearance, even after remodels that restored and modernized the homes. “The homeowners really keep the tradition going,” he says. “Keeping the historical characteristics of the homes is very important to them.” Given the remodels and renovations, homes in the area usually sell for anywhere between $1 million and $3 million.
Large homes line the streets of Lakeshore.
Gorgeous Tudor homes can be found at several places in the Lakeshore neighborhood.
Locals are proud of their unique homes at Lakeshore like this Colonial-style one in the hood.
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In Crocker, we trust
Families hold Crocker Highlands Elementary School nearby in high regard, as the school fosters community pride and cohesion. Annual events like the Crocker Carnival and the Walk-a-Thon fundraiser for the school’s PTA programs support the library, computer labs and art classrooms. West Lake Middle School can be the next step before enrolling at the well-known Oakland Technical High School, ranked one of the top schools in the area by U.S. News & World Report. Niche scores Oakland Tech an A, while Crocker and West Lake have a B-plus and C-minus, respectively.
Crocker Highlands is an award winning school in the neighborhood adjacent to Lakeshore.
Edna Brewer Middle in Oakland has about 800 students enrolled.
Students are the highest priority at Oakland Technical High School.
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Fresh air and family fun
Locations for outdoor activities are all around Lakeshore. Oak Grove Park, a linear tree-covered zone with a trail running through it, sits in the middle of the community. On the other side of Interstate 580, Lakeshore residents visit the parks and gardens around Lake Merritt to enjoy nature at this oasis in the middle of the city. “I’ll see families hiking, jogging and walking together, especially on Saturday mornings,” says Sandhu. “It’s very family-oriented. When I’ve done open houses here on the weekends, I would see families walking up with parents pushing a stroller and a coffee in their hand.”
Oak Grove Park is adjacent to the Lakeshore neighborhood and offers a great place for a walk.
Nearby Lakeshore at Fairyland people enjoy the beautiful green areas to relax.
For a beautiful walk, the Botanical Gardens near in Lake Merritt are a great place to go.
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A grand time at the theater
A prominent landmark first opened in the 1920s, the Grand Lake Theater anchors the shopping district and screens first-run movies. Capped with a giant illuminated rooftop sign of its name visible from the freeway, the Art Deco building’s lobby is decorated with neoclassical columns with fresco paintings on the walls. It’s all a throwback to older times and one that residents love, as the community has voted it the city’s best theater for several years.
All of todays hit movies are on the big screen at the historic Grand Lake Theater at Lakeshore.
The historic Grand Lake Theater is adjacent to the Lakeshore neighborhood and is a true gem.
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Dinner and a show
Since dinner and a movie are on the menu, Café Romonat can be the stop before Grand Lake Theater. Serving Ethiopian cuisine in a small storefront, the café is a popular place and is often filled with people sharing platters of spongy, fermented injera flatbread used to scoop bites of smoky lentils spiced with turmeric and ginger. If it’s date night, visiting the Cat House after the flick will do the trick, with refreshments in the dimly lit bar’s vintage-style lounge. Trader Joe’s and Walgreens provide residents with a place to purchase groceries and everyday essentials.
Café Romonat is a popular community restaurant serving Ethiopian cuisine in Lakeshore.
Café Romonat is a Lakeshore gathering place.
Trader Joe’s provides Lakeshore residents with a place to purchase groceries.
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Interconnected interstates
Interstate 580 borders the southwestern tip of Lakeshore, just across from Eastshore Park by Lake Merritt. The proximity to I-580 provides residents access to Interstate 980 and the rest of the Oakland area. On the Lake Merritt side of I-580, residents can access the Lake Merritt BART Station to use public transportation around the city.
Freeway 580 borders the SW tip of Lakeshore, across from Eastshore Park by Lake Merritt.
Residents can access the Lake Merritt BART Station to use public transportation around the city.
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Parks in this Area
Piedmont Park
Dog Park
Playground
Morcom Rose Garden
Trails
Botanical Gardens
Splash Pad Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Waterpark
Eastshore Park
Playground
Parking Lot
Mandana Plaza Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Piedmont Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Trails
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
17 min drive
Bus
Lake Park Av & Wesley Way
Bus
Lakeshore Av & Lake Park Av
Bus
Lakeshore Av & Wala Vista Av
Bus
Lakeshore Av & Mandana Blvd
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Lakeshore Av & Prince St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lakeshore
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lakeshore, Oakland sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lakeshore, Oakland over the last 12 months is $1,045,194, down 24% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to this beautifully updated single-family home with a versatile in-law unit, tucked into one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods! The main home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, thoughtfully updated while retaining its original charm. Step inside to find rich hardwood floors, gorgeous wood detailing, built-ins, and fresh paint inside and out. The stunningly remodeled kitchen with
Sunlit, top-floor condo in the heart of Oakland’s vibrant Lake Merritt neighborhood. Live just moments from the lake path, perfectly situated between the buzz of Lakeshore and Grand Avenues. This one-bedroom, one-bath home offers style, comfort, and a location that can’t be beat. Inside, tall ceilings in the living room create an airy, expansive vibe, enhanced by abundant natural light pouring
Oakland's vibrant Lakeshore neighborhood near Lake Merritt! Plenty of old charm with extra spacious units and amazing city views. Close proximity to public transportation, shops and restaurants. Enjoy the convenience of shared laundry facilities onsite. Units have a mix of carpet, hardwood and luxury plank flooring. Freshly painted. This building offers the perfect blend of comfort and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,716
Median Age
44
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$141,785
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$171,241
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
College Graduates
78.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
92/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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