Property Overview:
212 Monte Vista Ave is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1909. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,800 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a single-car garage, off-street parking, and sits on a large lot. The estimated home value is $1,527,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 18.7% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 14.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Beach Elementary, Oakland Technical High, and Westlake Middle.- Average SAT score: 1204 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 76.7% white-collar jobs, 23.4% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 35,488 (4.1% growth since 2000).
- 52.2% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.34%); second largest: 45-54 years (15.89%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 43.4°F (January), 73.9°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 30.5 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,487.
- Average annual spending: $70,704.
Property Features:
- Classic 1909 Brown Shingle “treehouse” with vintage charm and modern updates.
- Freshly painted inside and out; refinished hardwood floors throughout two levels.
- Living Room: Tiled fireplace with gas insert, vintage leaded windows, built-in bookshelves, and abundant natural light.
- Flexible upper level: 2 bedrooms with separate entrance—ideal for ADU/rental, au-pair, home office, or workout space.
- Laundry room with access to private patio (great for grilling) and dog run.
- Expansive backyard: Gardener’s dream with tomato vines, Asian Citrus Tree, Santa Barbara Peach, mature Bougainvillea, and flowers.
- Single-car garage (some with roof deck), off-street parking, and residential parking sticker for extended parking.
- Large basement/storage space for added utility.
- Walk Score = 97: Walker’s Paradise—close to Piedmont Ave restaurants, shops, grocery, theater, Fenton’s Ice Creamery, Kaiser, and bus to SF.
Location Benefits:
- Prime location off vibrant Piedmont Ave in one of Oakland’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
- Urban convenience with suburban tranquility—serene outdoor spaces and lush gardens.
- Potential for upgrades/expansion (ADU, rental, or creative use of upper level).
- Perfect for families, gardeners, pet owners, and commuters (easy access to SF transit).