Property Overview:
1229 Holman Rd is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1924. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,745 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,548 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a two-car garage, a bonus room with a separate entrance (ideal for an office, ADU, or guest suite), and is currently valued at around $830,600.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 16.6% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 13.1% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Edna Brewer Middle, Oakland High, and Crocker Highlands Elementary.- Average SAT score: 860 (Math: 447, English: 413), below state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 72% white-collar jobs, 28% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.8% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 30,328 (1.4% growth since 2000).
- 41.6% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (20.8%), followed by 35-44 years (18.91%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 43.6°F (January), 73.3°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 30.0 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $68,310.
- Average annual spending: $52,203.
Property Features:
- Classic 1920s charm with modern updates throughout.
- Living room: Ornate wall moulding, exquisite fireplace, and refinished hardwood floors upstairs.
- Kitchen: Generous, sunlit, with glass doors opening to a patio—ideal for gatherings.
- Bonus room downstairs with private entrance—perfect for office, ADU, or guest suite.
- Multiple private outdoor areas including a patio and garden.
- Two-car garage with driveway and laundry area (with a secret laundry chute in the primary bedroom).
- Direct access to public transportation, retail, grocery, and restaurants.
Location Benefits:
- Highly desirable Crocker Highlands neighborhood—quiet, residential, and close to amenities.
- Commuter-friendly: Walking distance to public transportation and local shops.
- Perfect for families, entertaining, or multi-generational living.
- Open houses frequently scheduled for prospective buyers.