Neighborhood

Fairview Park, Oakland, CA

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3.7 /5

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Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.87M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $14k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    19%

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Pocket-park playground, Easy BART commute, Craftsman bungalow blocks

Fairview Park sits on a flat triangular wedge between Alcatraz Avenue and Highway 24, framed by College Avenue on the east and Shattuck's sister streets on the west. One- and two-story Craftsman bungalows dominate streets like Dana, McAuley, and Colby, many with deep porches and mature plane trees. Small post-war apartment buildings appear near the southern edge, but the lots stay compact, giving the neighborhood a cozy, human scale that contrasts with the elevated freeway a block away. Everyday needs are a short stroll. Safeway, Boichik Bagels, and a cluster of casual eateries line College and Claremont, while Trader Joe's and Rockridge BART anchor the southeast corner and put downtown Oakland or San Francisco minutes away. Inside the boundary, pocket-sized Colby Park offers a playground and lawn, and Bushrod Park's sports fields lie a block west for bigger gatherings. Flat terrain, low traffic, and continuous sidewalks make it easy to push a stroller, walk a dog, or bike over to Temescal. The vibe is friendly and down-to-earth. Most homes show fresh paint and cared-for drought gardens without feeling overly manicured, and longtime residents mix with newcomers drawn by the transit access and the food scene along College and Telegraph. The combination of a flat, walkable grid and a one-stop BART ride is what keeps this small wedge in steady demand.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    5.0

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.4

Overall Amenities score: 3.8

Median Price

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Cornell Elementary PrimaryK-5
Marin Elementary PrimaryK-5
Ocean View Elementary PrimaryK-5
Emerson Elementary PrimaryK-5
Peralta Elementary PrimaryK-5
Beach Elementary PrimaryK-5
Havens Elementary PrimaryK-5
Wildwood Elementary PrimaryK-5
Claremont Middle Middle6-8
Oakland Technical High High9-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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