Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $844.73k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $116k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    24%(2)

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At a glance

Santa Fe is ranked #7 of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville with an overall score of 3.0/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5), at a median home price of $844.73k. It ranks 4th of 10 in Emeryville for schools. The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.5/5) and safety (2.8/5), though prices run about 17% below the Emeryville median.

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Transit Access , Starter Homes, Creative Vibe

Santa Fe sits between the bustle of San Pablo Avenue and the calmer streets edging Golden Gate. Single-story bungalows and 1920s duplexes dominate the tree-lined core, while newer townhomes fill former light-industrial lots along Doyle and Orpheum. Residents like the easy routine: morning coffee at Scarlet City Roasting, groceries at nearby Berkeley Bowl West or Pak ‘n Save, and dog walks to Dover or Bushrod parks just across the border. Cyclists roll in eight minutes to Ashby BART, and AC Transit’s 72 lines make a car optional for downtown Oakland or UC Berkeley commutes. Life here still carries some grit-freight rumble from the Amtrak line, late-night traffic on San Pablo, and occasional block-studio art parties that keep things lively past quiet-hours-but community groups are active, new murals brighten alley faces, and weekend pop-ups in Stanford Avenue yards showcase the neighborhood’s growing creative streak.

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Top Neighborhoods in Emeryville, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA
Overall Score : 3.4
Doyle Street is a slender, tree-lined ribbon that feels more like a neighborhood... See Full Page
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
Gaskill, Emeryville, CA
Overall Score : 3.4
Gaskill is a low-traffic pocket bordered by San Pablo Avenue’s funky storefronts... See Full Page
3rd
Neighborhood Iamge
Bayfront and Peninsula, Emeryville, CA
Overall Score : 3.3
Living on the Bayfront feels a bit like having a front-row seat to San Francisco... See Full Page

Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    4.8

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    2.5

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.
Santa Fe ranks 3rd of 10 for sunshine in Emeryville, and it out-suns roughly a sixth of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 74° highs, and it gets about 23 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
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Rank in Emeryville
3rd of 10
Across the Bay Area
18th percentile
Rain per year
23 in driest in city
Warmest month
Sep 74° avg high
Summer day
56° → 72°F
Winter day
45° → 60°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
Cornell Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.7/5
Marin Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.5/5
Ocean View Elementary PrimaryK-5
3.5/5
Beach Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Havens Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.7/5
Wildwood Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
LIFE Academy Middle6-12
2.8/5
Claremont Middle Middle6-8
3.9/5
Oakland Technical High High9-12
3.8/5

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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.

Median Price

Santa Fe FAQs10 answers

Is Santa Fe a good place to live?

Santa Fe ranks 7th of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.5/5) and safety (2.8/5).

Is Santa Fe safe?

Santa Fe, Emeryville scores 2.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 7th of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville.

What do homes in Santa Fe cost?

The median home price in Santa Fe, Emeryville is $844.73k, compared with $1.01M for Emeryville as a whole.

Are home prices in Santa Fe rising or falling?

The median home price in Santa Fe, Emeryville is down about 6.5% over the past 12 months, from $903.85k to $844.73k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Santa Fe?

Schools serving Santa Fe, Emeryville include Cornell Elementary (4.7/5), Marin Elementary (4.5/5), Ocean View Elementary (3.5/5), Beach Elementary (5.0/5) and Havens Elementary (4.7/5). 4 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Santa Fe?

Santa Fe, Emeryville receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 3rd of 10 in Emeryville. Summer days run 56° to 72°F and winter days 45° to 60°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.

Is Santa Fe walkable to shops and restaurants?

Santa Fe, Emeryville scores 4.8 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, 6th of 10 in Emeryville.

What is Santa Fe known for?

Santa Fe, Emeryville is associated with Transit Access, Starter Homes and Creative Vibe. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5).

How does Santa Fe compare to other Emeryville neighborhoods?

Santa Fe ranks 7th of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville. It ranks 4th of 10 in Emeryville for schools (3.3/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (2.5/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Emeryville are Triangle and Central Emeryville.

What are the downsides of living in Santa Fe?

Santa Fe, Emeryville scores lowest on curb appeal (2.5/5) and safety (2.8/5).

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Top Neighborhoods in Emeryville, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA
Overall Score : 3.4
Doyle Street is a slender, tree-lined ribbon that feels more like a neighborhood... See Full Page
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
Gaskill, Emeryville, CA
Overall Score : 3.4
Gaskill is a low-traffic pocket bordered by San Pablo Avenue’s funky storefronts... See Full Page
3rd
Neighborhood Iamge
Bayfront and Peninsula, Emeryville, CA
Overall Score : 3.3
Living on the Bayfront feels a bit like having a front-row seat to San Francisco... See Full Page

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