Property Overview:
116 Hunter Ave is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1943 (recently remodeled in 2022). It features 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, and 782–1,005 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage (some listings note no garage), sits on a 4,056 sq. ft. lot, and has an estimated value of $371,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 27.7% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 23% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Aspire Lionel Wilson College Prep Academy, Brookfield Elementary, Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public, and John Muir Middle.- State average SAT score: 975.
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Job Market:
- 53.4% blue-collar jobs, 46.6% white-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 9.4% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 26,597 (0.8% growth since 2000).
- 74.8% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (15.86%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.29%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 45.4°F (January), 75.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 24.2 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $40,467.
- Average annual spending: $37,455.
Property Features:
- Fully remodeled: New kitchen, bathrooms, hardwood floors, appliances, tankless water heater, and fresh paint/landscaping.
- Sewer and sidewalk compliant.
- Spacious backyard: Room for play, gardening, entertaining, or building an ADU for extra income.
- Creative possibilities: Attached garage with interior access (varies by listing).
- Grant programs: Up to $17,500 available for down payment and closing costs.
- Assumable loan: Possible at 5.75% interest rate.
- Move-in ready: All new furniture may be purchased with the property.
Location Benefits:
- Commuter-friendly: Close to airport, major freeways, and public transportation.
- Nearby amenities: Schools, parks (Ira Jinkins Recreation Center, East Oakland Sports Center), library, Senior Center, Metropolitan Golf Links, San Leandro, Alameda, and the planned Oakland Coliseum redevelopment.
- Family-oriented community with a high percentage of households with children.
- Potential for expansion and outdoor enjoyment on a landscaped lot.