Safest Neighborhoods in Oakland, CA

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  Upper Rockridge

  Chock-full of stunning single-family homes overlooking the San Francisco Bay, Upper Rockridge is easily one of Oakland’s most coveted neighborhoods. Here, a mix of modern, traditional and Spanish-style homes line winding, well-manicured streets, and residents relax in the mornings and evenings with views of the Bay. Neighborhood parks attract

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    $2.01M

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    $1M - $5.9M

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  Crocker Highlands

  In Crocker Highlands, the region’s rolling hills unfurl into a community whose classic homes give the area distinct charm. Most of the houses here date back to the early part of the 20th century, dotting the neighborhood’s sloping streets with an array of architectural eye candy. Plus, outdoor recreation and retail and dining amenities are easy to

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    $1.78M

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    $1.1M - $3.3M

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  Glen Highlands

  Sitting up in the hills of Oakland, Glen Highlands is, quite literally, elevated Northern California living. According to Colette Ford, a managing partner with the East-Bay-based Grubb Company, it differs from the city’s metropolitan districts thanks to a generous dose of outdoor recreation. “The area has a little more of a suburbia feel than

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    $1.68M

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    $850K - $2.6M

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    1 Listing

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  Skyline-Hillcrest Estates

  As its hyphenated name may suggest, Skyline-Hillcrest Estates is a neighborhood with a diverse character. This Oakland community is named for Skyline Boulevard, with its older ranch-style homes, and for the palatial hillside estates nestled among the redwood-covered highlands. “It’s quiet up there, and the access to outdoor space is pretty

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    $1.64M

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    $1.2M - $4.5M

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  Panoramic Hill

  Panoramic Hill combines the vibrant Bay area lifestyle with an appreciation of historic architecture and natural surroundings. The neighborhood overlooks the downtown areas of Oakland and Berkley and features an eclectic housing style built by some of California’s most famous architects. Panoramic Hill has one road running through, but residents

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    $1.63M

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  Claremont Hills

  Just over three decades ago, Claremont Hills was at the epicenter of the Oakland firestorm that destroyed many of the neighborhood’s homes. After rebuilding, the neighborhood is now known for its multi-million-dollar residences and scenic vistas. “It’s incredible to think that this area was rebuilt from nothing,” says Felicia Sunk, a ten-year

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    $1.58M

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    $398K - $3.5M

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    14 Listings

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  Trestle Glen

  The neighborhood of Trestle Glen took shape as Oakland was becoming an auto manufacturing hub in the 1920s, and businesses began setting up shop west of Lake Merritt. As the iconic Tribune Tower went up downtown, home builders established neighborhoods on the east side of the lake, one of those being Trestle Glen. Today, Interstate 580 separates

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    $1.54M

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    $654K - $2.8M

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  Forestland

  Forestland’s narrow roads cut across oak-covered hillsides that rise above the city’s busy streets and bustling commercial corridors. This neighborhood is immersed in natural scenery, with sprawling parks and forests. “During the pandemic, the area became a hot spot for buyers because they wanted to be around nature. People like feeling like they

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    $1.50M

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    $974K - $3M

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    9 Listings

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  Hiller Highlands

  As the name suggests, Hiller Highlands is perched in the hills overlooking downtown Oakland and San Francisco Bay. Homes are built into steep, brush-covered slopes and feature large windows so residents can enjoy some of the best views in the city from their living rooms. While the neighborhood feels slightly removed because of its skyline locale,

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    $1.46M

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    $947K - $1.6M

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  Merriewood

  Merriewood is a hiker's paradise where many homes have views of the San Francisco Bay. The neighborhood is perched in the Oakland hills, with the Rockridge and Piedmont neighborhoods to the west and forested hillsides and meadows to the east. “I love it here,” says Allie Pembleton, a real estate agent with Compass who has lived in Merriewood for

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    $1.42M

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    $691K - $2.5M

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  Piedmont Pines

  Tucked away in the Oakland Hills, Piedmont Pines is surrounded by some of the East Bay’s best-known parks and nature reserves. Residents live along winding, hillside roads that are walking distance from hiking trails, scenic overlooks and wild natural habitats. “It’s definitely for nature lovers. It’s for people who prefer hiking in the woods over

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    $1.40M

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    $866K - $2.6M

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  Woodminster

  With the city on one side and an expanse of redwood forest on the other, the Woodminster community has access to two distinct aspects of Oakland’s personality. Its elevation above the city also affords residents a distant yet scenic view of the Oakland and San Francisco skylines — not to mention the bay in between. “It’s basically a completely

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    $1.37M

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    $1.3M - $2M

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    2 Listings

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  Oakmore

  The developer who built the subdivision of Oakmore in the 1920s considered it a "sacred obligation" to preserve the area's ancient oak trees. Nearly a century later, many of those same trees tower over the ridges and homes in this quiet, forested community in the lower Oakland Hills. The neighborhood features a variety of early 20th-century homes

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    $1.31M

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    $665K - $1.9M

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    8 Listings

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  Crestmont

  Overlooking the rest of Oakland, Crestmont is elevated both in topography and in popularity. This neighborhood, first developed in the 1950s, has not stopped growing, as persistent demand has translated into continued homebuilding. Rows of hilltop residential lanes offer captivating views of the city and the rest of the Bay Area, that draws locals

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    $1.27M

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    $869K - $1.6M

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  Caballo Hills

  Located in eastern Oakland is Caballo Hills, a suburban community just moments from East Bay’s largest remaining California redwood forest. The neighborhood's hilly, quiet streets provide a relaxed setting, where rich natural surroundings and glimpses of the bay and city skyline are always within reach. “It’s a very residential area that’s in the

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    $1.21M

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    $699K - $3.8M

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  Lincoln Highlands

  Lincoln Highlands is a small East Bay residential enclave next to the Oakland Hills. This hilly neighborhood offers a blend of city energy with relaxing natural surroundings, as it sits between vast national parks and trendy shopping districts. "It's a very solid community. Down the hill, you've got the Dimond shopping district. Up the hill toward

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    $1.15M

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    $740K - $2.2M

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  Glenview

  From its locally owned businesses to its walkable schools, Glenview prides itself on having a strong sense of community and suburban pace without sacrificing city amenities and natural escapes. “A lot of people want to live in the mix where they’re not necessarily car-dependent, and this is one of those neighborhoods,” says Deidre Joyner, a

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    $1.14M

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    $695K - $2.1M

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  Chabot Park

  Chabot Park is a residential neighborhood in the southeastern side of Oakland, about 12 miles from downtown. The community is surrounded by vast outdoor recreational spaces, from the Oakland Zoo to the Anthony Chabot Regional Park. “The real highlight of this neighborhood is that it’s next to all of these large parks and green spaces, and it’s

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    $1.08M

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    $735K - $2.2M

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  Redwood Heights

  Overlooking the City of Oakland and the East Bay, Redwood Heights is a diverse, buzzing neighborhood known for its greenery, proximity to both the great outdoors and commercial corridors, and a connected community of young families and longtime homeowners. The area is close to the trendy Laurel District, which is filled with restaurants, breweries

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    $1.06M

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    $694K - $1.6M

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  Leona Heights

  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.

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    $1.04M

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    $769K - $2.1M

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  Sequoyah

  With winding streets, hillside homes and lush trees surrounding the Sequoyah Country Club, Sequoyah embraces alfresco living complete with panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline. “Sequoyah is still in Oakland, but it’s also further out of the city in the Oakland Hills,” says Anissa Burnley, a Realtor with Keller Williams with over 25 years

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    $1.02M

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    $415K - $2M

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  Ivy Hill

  Ivy Hill is a small community in Eastern Oakland, just blocks from the windswept shores of Lake Merritt. The neighborhood showcases widely mixed and colorful housing that is within walking distance of diverse and eclectic local small businesses. “Some of the biggest highlights of the neighborhood are that it’s below Highway 580, and it’s in a

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    $880K

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    $331K - $1.3M

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  Dimond District

  Known locally as "The Dimond," Oakland's Dimond District shines as brightly as its name. This vibrant neighborhood is known for its local parks, independent shops and streets lined with classic, early 20th century homes. “It’s a food destination with excellent restaurants and the best grocery shopping in East Oakland. The homes are charming, the

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    $876K

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    $426K - $1.6M

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  Bella Vista

  The Buddha of Oakland is a 2-foot-tall statue that sits in a shrine at East 19th Street and 11th Avenue, about a half-mile from the neighborhood of Bella Vista in the city's East Lake area. Erected in 2009 by a longtime resident who was tired of the crime and trash accumulation near his home, the hope was that it would inspire residents to stop

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    $869K

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    $743K - $1.5M

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  Maxwell Park

  An up-and-coming area with panoramic views of the Oakland Hills and San Francisco Bay, Maxwell Park’s quiet, urban streets have a range of renovated houses close to the fun and excitement of downtown. It’s bordered by the historic Mills College at Northeastern University and the MacArthur Freeway. And with the historic Home of Peace Jewish

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    $809K

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    $620K - $1.7M

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    16 Listings

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