Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $1.36M
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    Undervalued
    $25k(2)
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    Appreciation
    0%(2)

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At a glance

Temescal is ranked #36 of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall score of 3.0/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (5.0/5) and public spaces (3.9/5), at a median home price of $1.36M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $32,000. It ranks 30th of 130 in Oakland for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.6/5) and schools (3.0/5), with prices running about 39% above the Oakland median.

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Telegraph food corridor, Historic Craftsman streets, Easy BART access

Temescal stretches from 40th to 51st between Broadway and the Grove Shafter freeway, sloping gently west toward the BART tracks. The residential blocks are a quilt of 1900s Craftsman bungalows, Victorians split into duplexes, and a few mid-century apartment courts. Mature plane and magnolia trees shade most sidewalks, and front gardens range from drought-tolerant landscaping to exuberant cottage flowers, giving the neighborhood a tidy but eclectic look. Telegraph Avenue is Temescal's living room. Korean barbecue joints rub elbows with third-wave coffee, ice-cream lines snake out of Curbside Creamery, and the Temescal Alley retail lane packs barber shops, vintage boutiques, and a ceramics studio into a converted stable. Whole Foods, Walgreens, and farmers-market stalls cover daily shopping, while the Temescal Pool, nearby Mosswood Park, and pocket play lots add recreation. MacArthur BART and the 24/580 on-ramps sit at the edge, so downtown Oakland or San Francisco commutes are quick, though parking can feel scarce after dinner hours. The vibe is energetic and walkable, morning dog walkers mixing with tech commuters on bikes, evenings bringing patio diners, art-crawl crowds, and live-music spillover from bar patios. For historic architecture, food-centric blocks, and car-lite living there is plenty to like, with higher home prices, weekend foot traffic, and some freeway noise on the western fringe as the honest tradeoffs.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    5.0

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    Public Spaces

    3.9

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    Curb Appeal

    3.6

Overall Amenities score: 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.
Temescal ranks 43rd 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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43rd of 130
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24th percentile
Rain per year
23 in
Warmest month
Sep 75° 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
Emerson Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.8/5
Claremont Middle Middle6-8
3.9/5
Westlake Middle Middle6-8
1.8/5
Oakland Technical High High9-12
3.8/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Median Price

Temescal FAQs10 answers

Is Temescal a good place to live?

Temescal ranks 36th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (5.0/5) and public spaces (3.9/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.6/5) and schools (3.0/5) and a median home price of $1.36M against the Oakland median of $974.22k.

Is Temescal safe?

Temescal, Oakland scores 2.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 63rd of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland.

What do homes in Temescal cost?

The median home price in Temescal, Oakland is $1.36M, compared with $974.22k for Oakland as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $32,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Temescal rising or falling?

The median home price in Temescal, Oakland is up about 23.0% over the past 12 months, from $1.1M to $1.36M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Temescal?

Schools serving Temescal, Oakland include Emerson Elementary (2.8/5), Claremont Middle (3.9/5), Westlake Middle (1.8/5) and Oakland Technical High (3.8/5).

What is the weather like in Temescal?

Temescal, Oakland receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 43rd of 130 in Oakland. 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 Temescal walkable to shops and restaurants?

Temescal, Oakland scores 5.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.0 out of 5, 14th of 130 in Oakland.

What is Temescal known for?

Temescal, Oakland is associated with Telegraph food corridor, Historic Craftsman streets and Easy BART access. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (5.0/5).

How does Temescal compare to other Oakland neighborhoods?

Temescal ranks 36th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland. It ranks 30th of 130 in Oakland for schools (3.0/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.6/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Oakland are Crocker Highlands and Piedmont.

What are the downsides of living in Temescal?

Temescal, Oakland scores lowest on safety (2.6/5) and schools (3.0/5). Its median home price of $1.36M runs about 39% above the Oakland median of $974.22k.

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