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Neighborhood built during the Roaring ‘20s retains vintage charm
Reservoir Hills sits just south of Interstate 580, three miles east of downtown Oakland. Filled with homes built during Oakland’s industrial boom in the 1920’s, the neighborhood has gone through some interesting times. Some of the homes were built on dirt that had been dug out of a basin to build a large water reservoir, and over the years, a few of those homes toppled over in a series of small landslides. But a woodsy recreation area borders the reservoir, and the landslide debris was eventually remade into a creek-side park. Now those green spaces anchor a neighborhood of unique bungalows that retain their vintage charm and create a community identity, with neighbors out and about to walk their dogs and tend their yards. “I think people are drawn to Reservoir Hills for the location since it's between the 880 and 580 freeways, but they also like the community feel. People love their neighbors,” says Leigh Schneider, a Realtor with Red Oak Realty who has served the Bay Area for 15 years.
Walk from Reservoir Hill to the Dimond shopping area and enjoy touches of art along the way.
Reservoir Hills sits just south of Interstate 580, three miles east of downtown Oakland.
Many of the streets in Reservoir Hill in Oakland are full of quaint homes.
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Storybook cottages in a variety of styles
Many Reservoir Hills homes are small Tudor-style cottages with storybook frames, high-pitched roofs and big, multi-pane front windows. Others are Spanish-influenced, with low-pitched stucco roofs. A few Craftsman bungalows and simple ranch-style homes are mixed in. Each home is unique, and most have been renovated inside and out with modern appliances, open floorplans, and small but extensively landscaped yards. The sidewalks that line the roads feature mature trees, shrubs and flowers. Prices range from around $360,000 to $570,000 for homes needing significant updates and from $720,000 to $990,000 for those with modern upgrades. An occasional full-scale remodel may run about $1.25 million.
Many of the homes in Reservoir Hill are like story-book homes with amazing charm.
Reservoir Hill in Oakland has a few craftsman homes lining the neighborhood streets.
A few of the homes in Reservoir Hill are full of color, brightening the whole street.
High-pitched roof Tudor homes make up a majority of the homes in Reservoir Hill in Oakland.
Many of the homes in Reservoir Hill have gardens full of native and drought tolerant plantings.
The main streets in Reservoir Hills are lined with sweet, charming homes.
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Nearby Dimond District hops with shops and restaurants
Reservoir Hills has no retail outlets, but just to the northeast, the Dimond District commercial area around MacArthur Boulevard and Fruitvale Avenue includes many shops and restaurants. Farmer Joe’s Marketplace sells organic produce and fresh meat and fish, and a Safeway grocery store is just up the street. Clothing stores include The Modern Hanger and Oaklandish Dimond. Willows & Pine restaurant serves creole-style soul food and sells spirits from regional Black-owned companies. Other options include La Perla for authentic Puerto Rican dishes and Mohka House for organic Yemeni coffee and baked goods. “Every neighborhood has their own popular restaurant or coffee shop, and it’s easy to get to the surrounding neighborhoods, so there are many places nearby to choose from,” Schneider says.
The Dimond shopping area is just two blocks from Reservoir Hill and has lots of small shops.
La Farine is a popular pastry shop adjacent to Reservoir Hill in Oakland with French goodies.
Mohka House is a short walk from Reservoir Hill and offers coffee and tea from Yemen.
Farmer Joe's grocery store in Oakland is just a short drive or walk from Reservoir Hill.
A small retail area is close to Reservoir Hill in Oakland with stores and restaurants.
Farmer Joe's grocery store in Oakland is just a short drive or walk from Reservoir Hills.
Safeway is the preferred grocery store for Reservoir Hills residents.
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Ample green space in Reservoir Hills
The Central Reservoir Recreation Area borders the old reservoir, which now appears as a steel-covered field. The reservoir will be replaced with a modern system within the next decade. The pine and palm-filled park area outside of it includes a baseball diamond. Trails and green space line Sausal Creek at William D. Wood Park in the northeast corner of the neighborhood. Nearby Manzanita Recreation Center is just to the southwest of the neighborhood and offers a basketball court, playground and free activities for kids. The Oakland Library’s Dimond Branch across I-680 has book clubs, teen gaming clubs and “Paws to Read,” a monthly event where kids read their favorite books to Banni, the service dog.
William Wood Park is a small neighborhood park with a grassy area and walking trail.
There are many families in the Reservoir Hill area thanks to good schools, parks, and amenities.
For residents of Reservoir Hill wanting to hike, there are trails 5 minutes drive away.
William Wood Park is a well-loved park for dog walking and picnics.
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Oakland High subject of award-winning COVID-era documentary
Reservoir Hill students can take advantage of Oakland’s school of choice system, which lets parents apply for the school their child will attend. Nearby schools include Glenview Elementary School, Edna Brewer Middle School and Oakland High School. All three are graded B-plus by Niche. Oakland High School offers five college and career pathways with focuses on environmental science, visual arts, public health, engineering and law. “Homeroom,” a documentary following Oakland High’s class of 2020 through the COVID pandemic, won a Sundance Film Festival Award and was released on Hulu.
Glenview Elementary School has around 460 students enrolled and is great school.
Skyline High School in Oakland has a new football field and track for students to enjoy.
Oakland High School in Highland Terrace prepares students into a 4 year college.
Edna Brewer Middle in Oakland has about 800 students enrolled.
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Access to all of Oakland on public transportation or interstate
The Alameda Contra-Costa (AC) Transit bus line runs along 23rd Avenue on Reservoir Hills' western border, with connections across the city, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train's Fruitvale station is just south on East 12th Street. Interstate 580 runs along the neighborhood's north side and connects through the city and into San Francisco. Highland Hospital is less than a half mile to the west of the neighborhood. The Oakland International Airport is under 8 miles away.
The 580 freeway borders Reservoir Hill making commuting easy and the city easy to get to.
Fruitvale Bart is close to Reservoir Hill and offers easy commuting around the bay.
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Parks in this Area
William D. Wood Park
Dimond Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
Trails
Events
Multi-Purpose Field
Central Reservoir Recreation Area
Dimond Canyon
Manzanita Recreation Center
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
14 min drive
Bus
E 27th St & 25th Av
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Reservoir Hills
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Reservoir Hills, Oakland sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Reservoir Hills, Oakland over the last 12 months is $754,428, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Duplex, 2 bed 1 bath each, Great opportunity for Investors or live in one and rent the other, nice quiet location and close to shopping, school and transportation.
5-unit apartment complex in a great neighborhood up the Oakland Hills with strong current income and excellent rental upside. The current cap rate is 6.73% and the current GRM is 10.5. The property offers one very large two-story 3bd/2bth unit and four spacious 2bd/1bth units including one unit that will be delivered vacant at closing. The property was originally built in 1965, offers
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,303
Median Age
44
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,000
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,356
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.9%
% Population in Labor Force
51.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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