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Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA

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3.2 /5
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Ranked 26th /130 in Oakland, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.37M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $28k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    13%

At a glance

Redwood Heights is ranked #26 of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.0/5, 22nd of 130 in Oakland) and public spaces (3.6/5), at a median home price of $1.37M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $28,000. The trade-offs are schools (2.7/5) and nearby merchants (2.9/5), with prices running about 41% above the Oakland median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Community rec center, Mixed bungalow streets, Hillside bay glimpses

Redwood Heights climbs from MacArthur Boulevard toward Skyline, its gridded lower blocks giving way to winding hillside lanes shaded by mature oaks and redwoods. The housing is mostly 1930s-to-50s bungalows and split-level ranches, many updated with fresh paint and drought-tolerant front yards. Higher streets catch filtered bay sunsets, while homes nearer the freeway trade views for flatter lots and easier walkability. Amenities sit close, though rarely inside the residential core. Peralta Creek Park and the Redwood Heights Recreation Center bookend the north side with a playground, sports courts, and a busy summer camp program. A pocket retail node on Redwood Road offers a cafe, taqueria, and small grocery, and Montclair Village is a five-minute drive uphill for larger errands. Sidewalk coverage is spotty on the steeper lanes, and the I-580 corridor brings audible traffic to the southern edge at rush hour. The overall vibe feels settled and community-oriented, yard sales on weekends, neighbors gathering for rec-center events, and Redwood Heights Elementary anchoring local identity. The draw is relative affordability compared with the higher Oakland hills; the things to weigh are wildfire preparedness, limited transit options, and occasional parking crunches around the rec center.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    2.9

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    Public Spaces

    3.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.4

Overall Amenities score: 3.4

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.
Redwood Heights ranks 78th 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 25 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
80°65°50°35°JFMAMJJASONDSep 75°
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Rank in Oakland
78th of 130
Across the Bay Area
21st percentile
Rain per year
25 in
Warmest month
Sep 75° avg high
Summer day
54° → 74°F
Winter day
43° → 58°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
Carl B. Munck Elementary PrimaryK-5
2/5
Laurel Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.9/5
Redwood Heights Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.3/5
Bret Harte Middle Middle6-9
2/5
Skyline High High9-12
3.3/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Is Redwood Heights a good place to live?

Redwood Heights ranks 26th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.0/5) and public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.7/5) and nearby merchants (2.9/5) and a median home price of $1.37M against the Oakland median of $974.22k.

Is Redwood Heights safe?

Redwood Heights, Oakland scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 22nd of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland.

What do homes in Redwood Heights cost?

The median home price in Redwood Heights, Oakland is $1.37M, compared with $974.22k for Oakland as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $28,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Redwood Heights rising or falling?

The median home price in Redwood Heights, Oakland is up about 23.6% over the past 12 months, from $1.11M to $1.37M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Redwood Heights?

Schools serving Redwood Heights, Oakland include Carl B. Munck Elementary (2.0/5), Laurel Elementary (1.9/5), Redwood Heights Elementary (4.3/5), Bret Harte Middle (2.0/5) and Skyline High (3.3/5).

What is the weather like in Redwood Heights?

Redwood Heights, Oakland receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 78th of 130 in Oakland. Summer days run 54° to 74°F and winter days 43° to 58°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 25 inches a year.

Is Redwood Heights walkable to shops and restaurants?

Redwood Heights, Oakland scores 2.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 47th of 130 in Oakland.

What is Redwood Heights known for?

Redwood Heights, Oakland is associated with Community rec center, Mixed bungalow streets and Hillside bay glimpses. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.0/5).

How does Redwood Heights compare to other Oakland neighborhoods?

Redwood Heights ranks 26th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland. It ranks 22nd of 130 in Oakland for safety (4.0/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Oakland are Crocker Highlands and Piedmont.

What are the downsides of living in Redwood Heights?

Redwood Heights, Oakland scores lowest on schools (2.7/5) and nearby merchants (2.9/5). Its median home price of $1.37M runs about 41% above the Oakland median of $974.22k.

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Crocker Highlands, Oakland, CA
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Crocker Highlands is a curvilinear enclave folded into the gentle hills just eas... See Full Page
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Overall Score : 4.1
Piedmont is the leafy, affluent city entirely surrounded by Oakland, and it read... See Full Page
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Glen Highlands occupies a narrow hillside wedge between Broadway Terrace and Tho... See Full Page

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