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Meadow Brook, Oakland, CA

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Ranked 79th /130 in Oakland, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $573.42k
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    Undervalued
    $25k(2)
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    Appreciation
    0%(2)

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At a glance

Meadow Brook is ranked #79 of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall score of 2.2/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.3/5), at a median home price of $573.42k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $10,000. It ranks 68th of 130 in Oakland for safety. The trade-offs are schools (1.8/5) and safety (2.6/5), though prices run about 41% below the Oakland median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Foothill-transition pocket, Near Dimond District, Sausal Creek proximity

Meadow Brook is a small residential pocket in the foothill transition above the Fruitvale and Dimond districts, set on the gentle rise where the flatland grid begins to give way to curving, leafy streets near the Sausal Creek corridor. The housing is a mix of early-1900s bungalows and mid-century homes on modest lots, with mature street trees and a quieter, more sheltered feel than the busier flats below. Daily life draws on the surrounding districts. The Dimond District's Safeway, Farmer Joe's Marketplace, cafes, and casual restaurants are a short distance off, Dimond Park and its Sausal Creek trail offer the nearest real green space, and the MacArthur and Lincoln corridors carry buses toward Fruitvale BART. The I-580 corridor sits close enough to register on the lower edge, but the interior streets stay calm. This is a tucked-away pocket whose appeal is its quieter streets and easy reach to Dimond's amenities and creek-side parkland. The public record on the precise boundary is thin, so the picture leans on verified location and the character of the adjoining Dimond and Fruitvale-foothill neighborhoods. For buyers, the draw is a calmer residential setting with nearby retail and trail access; the tradeoffs are limited in-boundary amenities and some freeway hum on the lower blocks.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    4.3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    2.8

Overall Amenities score: 3.2

Neighborhood Weather

77%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 77% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Meadow Brook ranks 28th of 130 for sunshine in Oakland, and it out-suns about a quarter of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 75° highs, and it gets about 23 inches of rain a year.
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Rank in Oakland
28th of 130
Across the Bay Area
26th percentile
Rain per year
23 in
Warmest month
Sep 75° avg high
Summer day
56° → 73°F
Winter day
45° → 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
Garfield Elementary PrimaryK-5
0.9/5
Manzanita Community PrimaryK-5
0.6/5
United for Success Academy Middle6-8
1.9/5
LIFE Academy Middle6-12
2.8/5
Roosevelt Middle Middle6-8
2.1/5
Urban Promise Academy Middle6-8
1.8/5
Fremont High High9-12
1.1/5
Oakland High High9-12
2.8/5

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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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Meadow Brook FAQs10 answers

Is Meadow Brook a good place to live?

Meadow Brook ranks 79th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall Houseberry score of 2.2 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.3/5). The trade-offs are schools (1.8/5) and safety (2.6/5).

Is Meadow Brook safe?

Meadow Brook, Oakland scores 2.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 68th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland.

What do homes in Meadow Brook cost?

The median home price in Meadow Brook, Oakland is $573.42k, compared with $974.22k for Oakland as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $10,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Meadow Brook rising or falling?

The median home price in Meadow Brook, Oakland is up about 3.6% over the past 12 months, from $553.24k to $573.42k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Meadow Brook?

Schools serving Meadow Brook, Oakland include Garfield Elementary (0.9/5), Manzanita Community (0.6/5), United for Success Academy (1.9/5), LIFE Academy (2.8/5) and Roosevelt Middle (2.1/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Meadow Brook?

Meadow Brook, Oakland receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 28th of 130 in Oakland. Summer days run 56° to 73°F and winter days 45° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.

Is Meadow Brook walkable to shops and restaurants?

Meadow Brook, Oakland scores 4.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 69th of 130 in Oakland.

What is Meadow Brook known for?

Meadow Brook, Oakland is associated with Foothill-transition pocket, Near Dimond District and Sausal Creek proximity. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.3/5).

How does Meadow Brook compare to other Oakland neighborhoods?

Meadow Brook ranks 79th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland. It ranks 68th of 130 in Oakland for safety (2.6/5) and scores lowest on schools (1.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Oakland are Crocker Highlands and Piedmont.

What are the downsides of living in Meadow Brook?

Meadow Brook, Oakland scores lowest on schools (1.8/5) and safety (2.6/5).

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