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Floresta Gardens, San Leandro, CA

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2.3 /5
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Ranked 17th /18 in San Leandro, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $874.52k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $21k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    3%

At a glance

Floresta Gardens is ranked #17 of 18 neighborhoods in San Leandro with an overall score of 2.3/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (3.6/5), at a median home price of $874.52k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $21,000. It ranks 11th of 18 in San Leandro for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.7/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5).

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Everyday retail walkability, Mid‑century ranch homes, Quick freeway access

Floresta Gardens is a post‐war, mostly single‐story neighborhood where tidy ranch homes and a few 1960s apartment courtyards line broad residential blocks. Mature street trees are beginning to fill in, and many owners have refreshed façades with new paint, drought‐friendly landscaping, or solar panels. Side streets stay calm thanks to a simple grid that channels most through‐traffic onto Washington Avenue and Hesperian Boulevard. Everyday convenience is a strong point. Safeway, Walmart, Target, and a cluster of quick‐serve restaurants sit at the neighborhood edges, so groceries, hardware, and takeout are minutes away on foot or bike. Washington Manor Park adds tennis courts, a pool, and summer concerts, while the shoreline recreation areas of the San Leandro Marina are a short drive west. Commuters appreciate the five‐minute hop to I‐880; the trade‐off is steady freeway noise on the eastern blocks. The vibe is practical and unpretentious-residents value the larger lot sizes, backyard space for family gatherings, and mid‐range pricing relative to the Bay Area. Curb appeal varies from neatly updated to plainly original, and some sections lack sidewalks or consistent tree canopy. Still, Floresta Gardens offers solid suburban living with big‐box retail convenience and quick regional access.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    3.6

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    Public Spaces

    3

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    Curb Appeal

    2.5

Overall Amenities score: 2.9

Neighborhood Weather

78%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 78% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Floresta Gardens ranks 3rd of 18 for sunshine in San Leandro, and it out-suns about a third of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 75° highs, and it gets about 19 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
75°60°45°30°JFMAMJJASONDSep 75°
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Rank in San Leandro
3rd of 18
Across the Bay Area
33rd percentile
Rain per year
19 in
Warmest month
Sep 75° avg high
Summer day
56° → 73°F
Winter day
44° → 59°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Jefferson Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.9/5
Monroe Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.4/5
Grant Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.5/5
Bancroft Middle Middle6-8
2.4/5
Washington Manor Middle Middle6-9
2.8/5
San Leandro High High9-12
2.6/5
Arroyo High High9-12
3.8/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Floresta Gardens FAQs10 answers

Is Floresta Gardens a good place to live?

Floresta Gardens ranks 17th of 18 neighborhoods in San Leandro with an overall Houseberry score of 2.3 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (3.6/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.7/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5).

Is Floresta Gardens safe?

Floresta Gardens, San Leandro scores 1.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 17th of 18 neighborhoods in San Leandro.

What do homes in Floresta Gardens cost?

The median home price in Floresta Gardens, San Leandro is $874.52k, compared with $881.18k for San Leandro as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $21,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Floresta Gardens rising or falling?

The median home price in Floresta Gardens, San Leandro is down about 1.3% over the past 12 months, from $886.45k to $874.52k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Floresta Gardens?

Schools serving Floresta Gardens, San Leandro include Jefferson Elementary (1.9/5), Monroe Elementary (2.4/5), Grant Elementary (2.5/5), Bancroft Middle (2.4/5) and Washington Manor Middle (2.8/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Floresta Gardens?

Floresta Gardens, San Leandro receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 3rd of 18 in San Leandro. Summer days run 56° to 73°F and winter days 44° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 19 inches a year.

Is Floresta Gardens walkable to shops and restaurants?

Floresta Gardens, San Leandro scores 3.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 16th of 18 in San Leandro.

What is Floresta Gardens known for?

Floresta Gardens, San Leandro is associated with Everyday retail walkability, Mid‑century ranch homes and Quick freeway access.

How does Floresta Gardens compare to other San Leandro neighborhoods?

Floresta Gardens ranks 17th of 18 neighborhoods in San Leandro. It ranks 11th of 18 in San Leandro for schools (2.6/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Leandro are Bonaire and Heron Bay Marina Vista.

What are the downsides of living in Floresta Gardens?

Floresta Gardens, San Leandro scores lowest on safety (1.7/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5).

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