Property Overview:
2421 Renwick St is a single-family home in the Maxwell Park neighborhood of Oakland, CA, built in 1926. It features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,546 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.12-acre lot. The home includes a 2-car garage (with space for up to 6 cars), a good-sized yard, and an unfinished storage/workshop with potential for conversion. The estimated home value is $569,200–$599,000.
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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Melrose Leadership Academy, Fremont High, and Oakland Charter Academy.- Average SAT score: 860 (447 Math, 413 English), 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:
- Charming Craftsman style with spacious formal living and dining areas—ideal for entertaining.
- Large kitchen with ample counter space and storage.
- Good-sized yard for outdoor activities and relaxation.
- 2-car garage (drive-through, can fit up to 6 cars); unfinished storage/workshop with potential for in-law suite, home office, gym, or rental income.
- Fireplace (family room, wood stove insert).
- Hardwood flooring; wall furnace heating; no central cooling.
- Public sewer and water; no HOA fees.
- Bring your hammer and paintbrush—this is a diamond in the rough ready for restoration.
Location Benefits:
- Desirable Maxwell Park neighborhood—quiet, family-oriented, and minutes from BART, Maxwell Park, Horace Mann Elementary, and 580/880 freeways.
- Convenient for commuters and close to local amenities.
- Potential for multi-generational living or rental income with flexible space options.