Lizbeth Alarcon
eXp Realty of Northern Califor
(707) 615-1824
327 Total Sales
1 in Las Palmas
$740,000 Price
Las Palmas
Neighborhood in Oakland, California
Alameda County 94603
Las Palmas gives residents quick access to some of the best Northern California has to offer. From Spanish-influenced minimal traditional homes to quick access to parks, this small neighborhood is worth checking out.
Residents in Las Palmas mostly live in Spanish-influenced minimal traditional homes. Houses are manicured and feature meticulous landscaping. $585,000 gets you a two-bedroom, one-bath minimal traditional home that was originally built in 1938. In recent years, the neighborhood has seen newer construction that has been mostly town houses. $675,000 can get you a three-bedroom, three-bath town house that was built in 2022. The median listing price for a home in Las Palmas is $600,000.
Students living in Las Palmas can attend Reach Academy, which has a C-minus rating on Niche, Elmhurst United Middle, which has a C-minus rating and Castlemont High, which has a C rating. Students at Castlemont High can participate in the school’s pathway program. The Community Health Equity Academy gives students the opportunity to learn about the issues surrounding health inequality in their neighborhood and how they can potentially help with prevention, healing and medical care. The student-teacher ratio at Castlemont High is 15-to-1.
For recreation, residents can head to Verdese Carter Park, which features a basketball court and plenty of greenspace for a picnic or cookout. Outside of the neighborhood, those living in Las Palmas can visit the Anthony Chabot Regional Park, where they can go camping, hiking and horseback riding. There is also the public Lake Chabot Golf Course, where they can test out their golf skills on the 18-hole scenic golf course. For additional recreation, residents can head to Chabot Park, which includes the 3.7-mile Bass Cove and Goldenrod Trail Loop. This hiking trail gives locals access to the scenic views of Lake Chabot Reservoir. Residents can enjoy the reservoir through kayaking, boating and fishing. You can also enjoy a game of frisbee golf or volleyball. With its wide array of green space, you can host a picnic or outdoor birthday party.
For a weekend trip, The Oakland Zoo is only a few miles away and is home to over 850 native and exotic animals. During break, kids can participate in their ZooCamp program, where they spend a few days going on zoo tours, playing games, and getting a closer look at the animals of the zoo.
There are a few notable restaurants within Las Palmas. Ben’s Burgers is a neighborhood staple. Order the Golden Melt Cheese, which is a burger on sourdough that includes two cheeses, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise. If you aren’t interested in having a burger, they also have chicken wings, BBQ specials and milkshakes. For a quick treat, head to Happy Donuts. From red velvet to s’mores and French crullers, you can choose from an array of unique flavors. For groceries, residents can head to Foods Co.
With its locally-owned restaurants, quick access to parks and the Oakland Zoo, Las Palmas affords residents the opportunity to live in a small residential community that is walkable to a host of popular amenities in Oakland.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lizbeth Alarcon
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Westin Means
Westin Means
eXp Realty of California
(510) 853-6907
33 Total Sales
1 in Las Palmas
$675,000 Price
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Erica Marr
Erica Marr
COMMUNITY REALTY & INVESTMENTS
(925) 320-3600
70 Total Sales
2 in Las Palmas
$580K - $715K Price Range
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Jose Diaz
Jose Diaz
Responds QuicklyJ. Diaz, Realtors
(925) 386-7575
55 Total Sales
1 in Las Palmas
$420,000 Price
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Jerry Beverly
Jerry Beverly
Responds QuicklyCompass
(925) 732-1747
62 Total Sales
1 in Las Palmas
$825,000 Price
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Kerri Naslund
Kerri Naslund
Responds QuicklyKw Advisors East Bay
(628) 250-4697
190 Total Sales
1 in Las Palmas
$725,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
McCartney Park
Elmhurst Park
Verdese Carter Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
88th Avenue Mini Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
The San Leandro Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Las Palmas | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Las Palmas, Oakland sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Las Palmas, Oakland over the last 12 months is $604,588, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$530,000
Median Single Family Price
$535,000
Median Townhouse Price
$830,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$464
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Months of Supply
4.90
Median List Price
$559,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
654
Median Year Built
1940
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,174
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,319
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Open Houses
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Saturday, Apr 2611am - 12:30pm
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Saturday, Apr 261 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,202
Median Age
38
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,031
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,622
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.4%
College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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