Glenview, Oakland, CA
At a glance
Glenview is ranked #14 of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.3/5) and safety (3.9/5, 24th of 130 in Oakland), at a median home price of $1.32M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $14,000. The trade-off is schools (3.3/5), with prices running about 36% above the Oakland median.
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Glenview fans out along Park Boulevard between Trestle Glen Road and MacArthur, with quiet cross-streets like Randolph, Everett, and Arden running across a gentle slope. One- and two-story Craftsman bungalows dominate, most built in the 1920s and still wearing deep porches, clinker-brick accents, and tidy drought gardens. Plane trees and sycamores form a shady canopy that softens the hum of I-580 a block to the south. Park Boulevard supplies nearly everything on foot: cafes, a Brazilian taproom, thin-crust pizza, and a cluster of service storefronts. Just past the eastern edge, Dimond Park brings playgrounds, picnic lawns, the Lions Pool, and access to the Sausal Creek trail. Continuous sidewalks, flat grades, and low traffic on the interior streets make stroller walks and evening jogs effortless, while the AC Transit NX buses offer a quick Transbay ride to San Francisco. The neighborhood feels established and friendly without pretense. Fresh paint and well-tended gardens give most blocks solid visual appeal, but the vibe stays laid-back thanks to modest lot sizes and a steady mix of longtime owners and first-time buyers. The Park Boulevard strip is the engine, the kind of compact main street that lets people handle coffee, dinner, and the morning commute without moving the car.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.3
Public Spaces3.7
Curb Appeal3.6
Overall Amenities score: 3.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Brewer Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Oakland High | High | 9-12 | |
| Skyline High | High | 9-12 |
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Glenview FAQs10 answers
Is Glenview a good place to live?
Glenview ranks 14th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.3/5) and safety (3.9/5). The trade-offs are schools (3.3/5) and a median home price of $1.32M against the Oakland median of $974.22k.
Is Glenview safe?
Glenview, Oakland scores 3.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 24th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland.
What do homes in Glenview cost?
The median home price in Glenview, Oakland is $1.32M, compared with $974.22k for Oakland as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $14,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Glenview rising or falling?
The median home price in Glenview, Oakland is up about 10.0% over the past 12 months, from $1.2M to $1.32M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Glenview?
Schools serving Glenview, Oakland include Edna Brewer Middle (3.6/5), Oakland High (2.8/5) and Skyline High (3.3/5).
What is the weather like in Glenview?
Glenview, Oakland receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 5th of 130 in Oakland. Summer days run 55° to 74°F and winter days 44° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 24 inches a year.
Is Glenview walkable to shops and restaurants?
Glenview, Oakland scores 4.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.8 out of 5, 18th of 130 in Oakland.
What is Glenview known for?
Glenview, Oakland is associated with Park Boulevard eateries, Bungalow-lined blocks and Creekside Dimond Park. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.3/5).
How does Glenview compare to other Oakland neighborhoods?
Glenview ranks 14th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland. It ranks 24th of 130 in Oakland for safety (3.9/5) and scores lowest on schools (3.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Oakland are Crocker Highlands and Piedmont.
What are the downsides of living in Glenview?
Glenview, Oakland scores lowest on schools (3.3/5). Its median home price of $1.32M runs about 36% above the Oakland median of $974.22k.
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