Oak Tree, Oakland, CA
At a glance
Oak Tree is ranked #115 of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall score of 1.9/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (5.0/5), at a median home price of $820.03k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $19,000. It ranks 107th of 130 in Oakland for safety. The trade-offs are schools (1.4/5) and safety (1.9/5), though prices run about 16% below the Oakland median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Oak Tree is a small residential pocket in the band of streets near Park Boulevard southeast of Lake Merritt, in the transition between the lake-adjacent flats and the lower hillside neighborhoods. The housing is a mix of early-1900s bungalows and mid-century homes on modest lots, with mature street trees and a quiet, residential character set back from the busier corridors. Daily life draws on the surrounding neighborhoods. Park Boulevard's cafes, groceries, and casual restaurants are a short walk or drive, the Lake Merritt shoreline is close enough for a morning loop, and frequent buses run the corridors toward downtown and BART. There is little retail or dedicated parkland inside the boundary itself, so residents borrow the amenities of Cleveland Heights, Highland Park, and the lake. This is a tucked-away pocket whose appeal is its calm streets and proximity to both the lake and the Park Boulevard strip. The public record on the precise boundary is thin, so the picture leans on verified location and the character of the adjoining neighborhoods. For buyers, the draw is a quiet residential setting with lake and retail access nearby; the tradeoffs are limited in-boundary amenities and some freeway hum on the lower edge.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants5.0
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal2.8
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Think College Now | Primary | K-5 | |
| Garfield Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| International Community | Primary | K-5 | |
| Roosevelt Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Fremont High | High | 9-12 |
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Oak Tree FAQs10 answers
Is Oak Tree a good place to live?
Oak Tree ranks 115th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall Houseberry score of 1.9 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (5.0/5). The trade-offs are schools (1.4/5) and safety (1.9/5).
Is Oak Tree safe?
Oak Tree, Oakland scores 1.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 107th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland.
What do homes in Oak Tree cost?
The median home price in Oak Tree, Oakland is $820.03k, compared with $974.22k for Oakland as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $19,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Oak Tree rising or falling?
The median home price in Oak Tree, Oakland is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $820.03k against $820.03k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Oak Tree?
Schools serving Oak Tree, Oakland include Think College Now (1.6/5), Garfield Elementary (0.9/5), International Community (1.3/5), Roosevelt Middle (2.1/5) and Fremont High (1.1/5).
What is the weather like in Oak Tree?
Oak Tree, Oakland receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 58th of 130 in Oakland. Summer days run 56° to 72°F and winter days 45° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is Oak Tree walkable to shops and restaurants?
Oak Tree, Oakland scores 5.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 61st of 130 in Oakland.
What is Oak Tree known for?
Oak Tree, Oakland is associated with Quiet residential pocket, Near Park Boulevard and Lake-access proximity. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (5.0/5).
How does Oak Tree compare to other Oakland neighborhoods?
Oak Tree ranks 115th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland. It ranks 107th of 130 in Oakland for safety (1.9/5) and scores lowest on schools (1.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Oakland are Crocker Highlands and Piedmont.
What are the downsides of living in Oak Tree?
Oak Tree, Oakland scores lowest on schools (1.4/5) and safety (1.9/5).
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