Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.15M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $28k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -5%

At a glance

Sequoyah is ranked #47 of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall score of 2.7/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (4.2/5) and curb appeal (3.9/5), at a median home price of $1.15M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $28,000. It ranks 31st of 130 in Oakland for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (1.9/5), with prices running about 18% above the Oakland median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Hillside country-club vibe, Trailheads in every direction, Roomy wooded lots

Sequoyah spreads across rolling hills at Oakland's southeastern edge, with winding streets that climb between Leona Canyon to the north and Knowland Park and the Oakland Zoo to the south. Homes range from 1950s ranches on broad, sloping parcels to gated custom builds tucked above the private Sequoyah Country Club fairways. Many lots back onto eucalyptus groves or chaparral slopes, and the higher elevations frame wide views over the San Leandro Reservoir and the bay. Outdoor access is a standout. Residents can walk or bike to trailheads for Leona Canyon Regional Open Space, Skyline staging areas into Anthony Chabot Regional Park, and the big-cat overlooks of the Oakland Zoo. The country club's golf course and equestrian stables add recreation, though both are members-only. Everyday retail is sparse, the nearest groceries are several minutes down I-580 or Redwood Road, so errands are car-dependent, and the interior streets are quiet but lack sidewalks. Life here feels secluded and upscale without urban buzz, yards generally well kept, traffic light, and night skies darker than most of Oakland. The roomy parcels, country-club ambiance, and doorstep trail network are the draw; the limited walkability, the commute times that hinge on freeway flow, and the seasonal fire risk that comes with the dry late-summer hills are the cost.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    1.1

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    Public Spaces

    4.2

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.9

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.
Sequoyah ranks 120th of 130 for sunshine in Oakland, and it out-suns about a tenth of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 76° highs, and it gets about 25 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
80°65°50°35°JFMAMJJASONDSep 76°
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Rank in Oakland
120th of 130
Across the Bay Area
10th percentile
Rain per year
25 in
Warmest month
Sep 76° avg high
Summer day
54° → 75°F
Winter day
42° → 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
Howard Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.2/5
Grass Valley Elementary PrimaryK-5
0.8/5
Montera Middle Middle6-8
3.4/5
Skyline High High9-12
3.3/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Sequoyah FAQs10 answers

Is Sequoyah a good place to live?

Sequoyah ranks 47th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (4.2/5) and curb appeal (3.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (1.9/5) and a median home price of $1.15M against the Oakland median of $974.22k.

Is Sequoyah safe?

Sequoyah, Oakland scores 3.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 31st of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland.

What do homes in Sequoyah cost?

The median home price in Sequoyah, Oakland is $1.15M, compared with $974.22k for Oakland as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $28,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Sequoyah rising or falling?

The median home price in Sequoyah, Oakland is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $1.15M against $1.15M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Sequoyah?

Schools serving Sequoyah, Oakland include Carl B. Munck Elementary (2.0/5), Howard Elementary (1.2/5), Grass Valley Elementary (0.8/5), Montera Middle (3.4/5) and Skyline High (3.3/5).

What is the weather like in Sequoyah?

Sequoyah, Oakland receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 120th of 130 in Oakland. Summer days run 54° to 75°F and winter days 42° to 58°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 25 inches a year.

Is Sequoyah walkable to shops and restaurants?

Sequoyah, Oakland scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 49th of 130 in Oakland.

What is Sequoyah known for?

Sequoyah, Oakland is associated with Hillside country-club vibe, Trailheads in every direction and Roomy wooded lots. Its highest-scoring factor is public spaces (4.2/5).

How does Sequoyah compare to other Oakland neighborhoods?

Sequoyah ranks 47th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland. It ranks 31st of 130 in Oakland for safety (3.6/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Oakland are Crocker Highlands and Piedmont.

What are the downsides of living in Sequoyah?

Sequoyah, Oakland scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (1.9/5). Its median home price of $1.15M runs about 18% above the Oakland median of $974.22k.

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Top Neighborhoods in Oakland, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
Crocker Highlands, Oakland, CA
Overall Score : 4.3
Crocker Highlands is a curvilinear enclave folded into the gentle hills just eas... See Full Page
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
Piedmont, Oakland, CA
Overall Score : 4.1
Piedmont is the leafy, affluent city entirely surrounded by Oakland, and it read... See Full Page
3rd
Neighborhood Iamge
Glen Highlands, Oakland, CA
Overall Score : 3.9
Glen Highlands occupies a narrow hillside wedge between Broadway Terrace and Tho... See Full Page

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