Waverly, Oakland, CA
At a glance
Waverly is ranked #57 of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall score of 2.5/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (5.0/5), at a median home price of $819k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $446,000. It ranks 25th of 130 in Oakland for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.9/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Waverly is a small residential pocket in North Oakland near the Piedmont Avenue and Pill Hill area, in the band of streets between Broadway and the Mosswood neighborhood. The housing is an early-20th-century mix of Craftsman bungalows, Victorians, and small apartment buildings on flat, tree-shaded blocks, with the steady upkeep and central-city density typical of this stretch between downtown and the Rockridge-Temescal corridor. The location is the practical draw. Piedmont Avenue's restaurants, shops, and the Saturday farmers market are within easy reach, Kaiser Permanente's campus and the Pill Hill medical district are close by, and MacArthur and 19th Street BART, along with frequent buses on Broadway and Telegraph, make it an easy car-light address. Mosswood Park and Mountain View Cemetery's garden grounds offer the nearest green space, since parkland inside the immediate boundary is limited. Waverly's appeal is its position, central, flat, and walkable, with Piedmont Avenue's main-street amenities and major transit a short distance off. The public record on the precise boundary is thin, so the picture leans on verified location and the character of the adjoining North Oakland neighborhoods. For buyers, the draw is that central walkability; the tradeoffs are limited in-boundary green space, tight parking, and the block-by-block upkeep common to this part of town.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants5.0
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Westlake Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Oakland Technical High | High | 9-12 |
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Waverly FAQs10 answers
Is Waverly a good place to live?
Waverly ranks 57th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland with an overall Houseberry score of 2.5 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (5.0/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.9/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).
Is Waverly safe?
Waverly, Oakland scores 1.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 103rd of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland.
What do homes in Waverly cost?
The median home price in Waverly, Oakland is $819k. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $446,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Waverly rising or falling?
The median home price in Waverly, Oakland is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $819k against $819k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Waverly?
Schools serving Waverly, Oakland include Lincoln Elementary (3.7/5), Westlake Middle (1.8/5) and Oakland Technical High (3.8/5).
What is the weather like in Waverly?
Waverly, Oakland receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 39th of 130 in Oakland. Summer days run 56° to 71°F and winter days 45° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.
Is Waverly walkable to shops and restaurants?
Waverly, Oakland scores 5.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 32nd of 130 in Oakland.
What is Waverly known for?
Waverly, Oakland is associated with Central North Oakland, Near Piedmont Avenue and Transit-rich pocket. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (5.0/5).
How does Waverly compare to other Oakland neighborhoods?
Waverly ranks 57th of 130 neighborhoods in Oakland. It ranks 25th of 130 in Oakland for schools (3.1/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.9/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Oakland are Crocker Highlands and Piedmont.
What are the downsides of living in Waverly?
Waverly, Oakland scores lowest on safety (1.9/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).
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