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Leona Heights

Leona Heights

Neighborhood in Oakland, California

Alameda County 94605, 94619

$1,036,436 Average Value
$612 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Scenic views, hiking paths and lush forests

Located near the base of the Oakland Hills, nature-filled Leona Heights has large open spaces, serene landscapes and miles of multi-use trails. Once the site of pyrite mines that provided iron ore for nearby industries, today, the community is near shopping and dining centers as well as a freeway interchange leading 8 miles to downtown Oakland. “It’s really great if you like the outdoors but want to be close to the freeways and have a quick drive into the city,” says Allie Pembleton, a top Realtor with Keller Williams Luxury with six years of experience. “You have access to the park for running, mountain biking and walking. You can also be at shopping areas like Rockridge and Piedmont Avenue in 10 minutes.”

Redwood Park is close to Leona Heights and offers amazing mountain biking.
Redwood Park is close to Leona Heights and offers amazing mountain biking.
Find your perfect East Bay home in Leona Heights in Oakland.
Find your perfect East Bay home in Leona Heights in Oakland.
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Challenging trails, small creeks and the Panorama Swing

Leona Heights Park is hidden in the lushly forested neighborhood. The expansive green space provides incredible views of Oakland from the 2.3-mile York Trail. The narrow, rocky dirt pathway passes by waterfalls, a creek and massive Sequoias. There is also the Panorama Swing, a simple wooden board suspended from a tree by ropes overlooking the Bay Area. To the west, Leona Canyon Open Space Regional Preserve covers nearly 300 acres with thick forest and a series of hiking and biking trails. Leona Trail follows Rifle Range Creek, which flows through the park’s center, while the Pyrite and Artemisia Trails snake from north to south.

Leona Heights residents love the nearby trails in Anthony Chabot.
Leona Heights residents love the nearby trails in Anthony Chabot.
Leona Heights Park is a small open space with quiet trails for residents.
Leona Heights Park is a small open space with quiet trails for residents.
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A variety of housing styles secluded in the Oakland Hills

There's a century of architecture in Leona Heights, with the earliest homes being built in the 1910s. Residential development began in the 1940s, and most houses here are from the 1950s and ‘60s. Ranch-style residences, cottages and contemporary single-family homes sit at the end of winding driveways and along curving streets that rise and fall with the hilly terrain. Homes sell for a median price of $1 million after 33 days. Prices range from $675,000 to $925,000 for two-bedroom cottages, while ranch-styles range from $800,000 to $1.25 million. Contemporary homes begin around $1.2 million and continue to $1.5 million, although outliers can cost as much as $2.25 million.

Leona Heights streets have a few adorable bungalows for couples or single residents.
Leona Heights streets have a few adorable bungalows for couples or single residents.
Residents of Leona Heights are renovating the homes with new amenities.
Residents of Leona Heights are renovating the homes with new amenities.
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Shopping centers with local restaurants and brand name retailers

Lincoln Square Shopping Center is just north of the neighborhood. It has an assortment of California-based eateries and a Safeway grocery store. Hunan Yuan is a casual Chinese spot with outdoor seating and Hong Kong-style noodles. Red Boy Pizza is part of a local chain whose pizzas are made with a sourdough starter created in 1918. Peet’s Coffee is a Bay Area staple specializing in slow-roasted, small-batch coffees. Six miles west, South Shore Center has big box retailers like Ulta, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Kohl’s.

Skyline Community Market is a new grocery on the edge of Leona Heights.
Skyline Community Market is a new grocery on the edge of Leona Heights.
Red Boy Pizza serves delicious pies in Leona Heights.
Red Boy Pizza serves delicious pies in Leona Heights.
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STEAM programs, tutoring, dual enrollment courses and Northeastern University

Children can attend Redwood Heights Elementary School, rated B-plus by Niche. It operates under a STEAM model, promoting hands-on art and science learning. Bret Harte Middle School, rated C, partners with the Oakland Leaf non-profit organization to provide free after-school tutoring, dance classes and gardening courses. B-plus Skyline High School provides a dual enrollment program taught by Peralta Community Colleges’ professors. Nearby Merritt College awards associate degrees and professional certificates across a range of subject areas. Across Interstate 580, Northeastern University in Oakland is a research-oriented college offering a variety of interdisciplinary and industry-specific degrees.

Bret Harte Middle School is nearby and offers a competitive curriculum.
Bret Harte Middle School is nearby and offers a competitive curriculum.
Redwood Heights Elementary School challenges and encourages children to learn.
Redwood Heights Elementary School challenges and encourages children to learn.
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Major roadway intersections, nearby train stations and Mountain Boulevard

Sidewalks are scarce in Leona Heights, although walking trails cut through the open spaces. Bus route 648 runs along Mountain Boulevard, and the Fruitvale and Coliseum BART stations are four miles west. They make journeying 17 miles to San Francisco or 40 miles to San Jose more accessible. Interstate 580 and Route 13 intersect along the neighborhood’s western border and lead to cities like Ashland, Dublin and Richmond. Those living along the 580 Freeway will hear traffic noise during busy times. The community is also 5 miles from Highland Hospital and 7 miles from Oakland International Airport.

Looking for a neighborhood with easy highway access, Leona Heights is next to Hwy 13 and 580.
Looking for a neighborhood with easy highway access, Leona Heights is next to Hwy 13 and 580.
Leona Heights has a just two bus stops in the area, but residents can find one if needed.
Leona Heights has a just two bus stops in the area, but residents can find one if needed.
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Low crime scores and varying air quality

Leona Heights’ CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, half the national average of 4. Plus, because the neighborhood has 11 days of unhealthy air quality each year, people are advised to wear masks outdoors.

Local school kids love gathering at Lincoln Shopping Center in Oakland.
Local school kids love gathering at Lincoln Shopping Center in Oakland.
The grill at Sparky's is a hit with Leona Heights residents.
The grill at Sparky's is a hit with Leona Heights residents.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Metro Oakland International

13 min drive

Bus

Redwood Rd & Church Of Nazarane

Bus

Campus Dr & Redwood Rd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Leona Heights US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$975,000
Median Single Family Price
$995,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$612
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Months of Supply
3.70
Median List Price
$999,999
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
402
Median Year Built
1952
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,818
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,776
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,100
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
992
Median Age
46
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$188,579
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$210,212

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.9%
College Graduates
72.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

39 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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