Property Overview:
1202 51st Ave is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1912. It features 3 bedrooms, 1–1.5 bathrooms, and 1,250 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a large attic (potential for entertainment, office, or storage) and parking garage (in some listings, others note no garage). The estimated home value is $350,900.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 21.3% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 12.8% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
- The area is considered relatively unsafe.
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Bridges Academy, Fremont High, and Oakland Charter Academy.- Average SAT score: 860 (Math: 447, English: 413), below state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 56.3% blue-collar jobs, 43.7% white-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 7.9% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 54,902 (8.9% growth since 2000).
- 70.9% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25–34 years (18.41%); second largest: 35–44 years (14.53%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.4°F (January), 73.7°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 27.7 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $39,916.
- Average annual spending: $37,138.
Property Features:
- Extensively remodeled: New laminate flooring, plumbing, electric with LED lighting, roof, and central heating (in most recent listings; some older listings note no heat source).
- Open-concept kitchen and dining area with new cabinets, stone countertops, stainless sink, and modern appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, gas oven/range, refrigerator).
- Bathrooms: Fully remodeled with full-sized showers.
- Laundry room with hookups for washer and gas dryer.
- Large functional attic: Ideal for entertainment, study, home office, or storage.
- No garage or off-street parking in most recent listings.
- Contemporary style with laminate and tile flooring.
- Public utilities: Sewer and water.
- No HOA fees.
Location Benefits:
- Investment opportunity: Priced for all-cash buyers; good for investors or first-time buyers.
- Family-oriented community with a high percentage of families with children.
- Accessible to public transportation and major roads.
- Transparent pricing and move-in ready after recent upgrades.