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Trestle Glen, Oakland, CA

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Ranked 18th /130 in Oakland, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.49M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $34k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -2%

At a glance

Trestle Glen is ranked #18 of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.3/5) and nearby merchants (4.2/5), at a median home price of $1.49M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $34,000. It ranks 10th of 130 in Oakland for schools. The trade-off is safety (3.4/5), with prices running about 53% above the Oakland median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Historic hillside homes, Walk to Lakeshore shops, Leaf-canopied winding lanes

Graceful, winding streets radiate out from historic Trestle Glen Road, climbing a shallow hillside lined with well-kept 1920s Mediterraneans, Tudor Revivals, and shingled Craftsman bungalows. Mature camphor and sycamore trees arch over the roadway, and many lots retain original stone retaining walls and period lamp posts, giving the neighborhood a cohesive, storybook feel even as rooflines peek over the leafy canopy toward Lake Merritt. While there is no park inside the boundary, residents are a short, sidewalk-friendly stroll from Lakeshore Avenue's cafes, Trader Joe's, and the weekend farmers market. The lake's three-mile shoreline path starts a few blocks northwest, and the Oakland Davie Tennis Stadium sits just over the ridge. Interior streets see little through-traffic, yet the narrow lanes and limited driveways mean curbside parking can be scarce, and the I-580 corridor at the southern edge brings some distant freeway hum. Overall, Trestle Glen balances quiet, architectural charm with easy access to dining and recreation. The historic details, leafy aesthetics, and walk-out retail are the appeal; modest lot sizes and occasionally tight parking on busy market days are the realistic tradeoffs. It is one of those pockets where the streetscape itself, the stonework, the canopy, the period lamps, is a good part of what you are buying.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    4.2

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    4.3

Overall Amenities score: 4.1

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.
Trestle Glen ranks 13th of 130 for sunshine in Oakland, and it out-suns about a third of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 75° highs, and it gets about 24 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
80°65°50°35°JFMAMJJASONDSep 75°
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Rank in Oakland
13th of 130
Across the Bay Area
28th percentile
Rain per year
24 in
Warmest month
Sep 75° avg high
Summer day
55° → 73°F
Winter day
44° → 59°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
Crocker Highlands Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.3/5
Edna Brewer Middle Middle6-8
3.6/5
Oakland High High9-12
2.8/5
Oakland Technical High High9-12
3.8/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Trestle Glen FAQs10 answers

Is Trestle Glen a good place to live?

Trestle Glen ranks 18th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.3/5) and nearby merchants (4.2/5). The trade-offs are safety (3.4/5) and a median home price of $1.49M against the Oakland median of $974.22k.

Is Trestle Glen safe?

Trestle Glen, Oakland scores 3.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 37th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland.

What do homes in Trestle Glen cost?

The median home price in Trestle Glen, Oakland is $1.49M, compared with $974.22k for Oakland as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $34,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Trestle Glen rising or falling?

The median home price in Trestle Glen, Oakland is up about 3.8% over the past 12 months, from $1.44M to $1.49M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Trestle Glen?

Schools serving Trestle Glen, Oakland include Crocker Highlands Elementary (4.3/5), Edna Brewer Middle (3.6/5), Oakland High (2.8/5) and Oakland Technical High (3.8/5).

What is the weather like in Trestle Glen?

Trestle Glen, Oakland receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 13th of 130 in Oakland. Summer days run 55° to 73°F and winter days 44° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 24 inches a year.

Is Trestle Glen walkable to shops and restaurants?

Trestle Glen, Oakland scores 4.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.1 out of 5, 7th of 130 in Oakland.

What is Trestle Glen known for?

Trestle Glen, Oakland is associated with Historic hillside homes, Walk to Lakeshore shops and Leaf-canopied winding lanes. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (4.3/5) and nearby merchants (4.2/5).

How does Trestle Glen compare to other Oakland neighborhoods?

Trestle Glen ranks 18th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland. It ranks 10th of 130 in Oakland for schools (3.6/5) and scores lowest on safety (3.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Oakland are Crocker Highlands and Piedmont.

What are the downsides of living in Trestle Glen?

Trestle Glen, Oakland scores lowest on safety (3.4/5). Its median home price of $1.49M runs about 53% above the Oakland median of $974.22k.

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Crocker Highlands, Oakland, CA
Overall Score : 4.3
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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Overall Score : 3.9
Glen Highlands occupies a narrow hillside wedge between Broadway Terrace and Tho... See Full Page

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