Property Overview:
2126 Magellan Dr is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1947. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,220 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, elevator, and bonus garden shed. The estimated home value is $1,602,000 (last sold for $1,056,000 in 2017).
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 Montera Middle, Joaquin Miller Elementary, and Piedmont High.- Average SAT score: 1204 (619 Math, 585 English)—well 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%), followed by 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:
- Private Contemporary Montclair Retreat with expansive windows, skylights, and vaulted ceilings.
- Newly refinished hardwood flooring throughout.
- Open living/dining area with access to a sunny deck—ideal for entertaining.
- Elevator for convenient access from garage and parking pad.
- Bonus garden shed in rear.
- Midcentury-modern design on a rare 10,791 sq. ft. corner lot.
- Soaring ceilings, rich wood floors, custom Douglas Fir glass doors.
- Gas fireplace with handmade Japanese tile.
- Chef’s kitchen and spa-inspired Japandi primary suite with handmade Italian tile.
- Expansive front deck with panoramic bay and valley views; mature wisteria and jasmine landscaping.
- Temperature-controlled workshop, detached studio, abundant storage.
- Private parking deck, garage, and ample street parking.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Montclair location: Steps from Montclair Village, Railroad Trail, and Shepherd Canyon Trail.
- .3 mile walk to restaurants, shops, and schools.
- Easy access to Transbay buses and Hwy 13/I-580/I-880—commuter-friendly.
- Ideal for indoor-outdoor living, entertaining, and enjoying bay/valley views.