Property Overview:
Dimond Moderne Row is a shovel-ready development opportunity in Oakland’s Upper Dimond District. The project features 4 new single-family homes, each on its own lot, with Art Nouveau/Streamline Moderne design by acclaimed local group John Newton and Alterre Partners.
- Each home:
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- 1,508 – 1,862 sq. ft.
- Open-concept ground floor with indoor/outdoor flow to patio spaces
- Attached 1-car garage (EV charger ready)
- Rooftop decks (some with possible bay/water views)
- Energy-efficient & seismic standards
- Stainless steel appliances, tankless water heaters, fire sprinklers
- 2nd floor laundry (stacked W/D hookups)
- Distinctive architectural details: curving corners, geometric metalwork, wide plank oak flooring, custom tile, deco-style windows
- Permits ready, subdivision approved—buyer to assume costs and confirm with city/utilities.
Neighborhood Highlights:
- Location: Upper Dimond, a “hidden gem” neighborhood in Oakland, CA
- Community:
- Population: 31,177 (up 1.9% since 2000)
- 61.5% families with children
- Largest age group: 35-44 (16.43%), next: 45-54 (15.96%)
- Schools:
- Nearby: Bret Harte Middle, Sequoia Elementary, Oakland Charter High
- Average SAT: 860 (Math: 447, English: 413), below state average (975)
- Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 25.1% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 21.8% (higher than state average of 10.8%)
- Job Market:
- 65.6% white-collar, 34.4% blue-collar
- Unemployment rate: 4.5% (slightly below state average)
- Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $66,009
- Average annual spending: $51,592
- Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
- Weather:
- Average temp: 43.9°F (January), 73.8°F (July)
- Rainfall: 28.9 inches/year
- Snowfall: 0 inches/year
Property Features:
- Architectural Style: Art Nouveau / Streamline Moderne
- Modern details: Curving cruise-liner corners, long horizontal lines, floor-to-ceiling block windows for privacy and light
- Rooftop patios: Spiral staircases, some with bay views
- Interior finishes: Wide plank oak flooring, recessed lighting, custom tile, geometric metalwork
- Kitchen: Solid surface/Corian countertops, updated appliances (dishwasher, gas oven/range, refrigerator, garbage disposal), pantry
- Bathrooms: Tile, updated, shower-over-tub
- Laundry: 2nd floor, gas dryer hookups
- Parking: Attached 1-car garage (EV ready), some homes with tandem parking
- No HOA fees
- Built to latest energy and seismic codes
- Public utilities: Sewer and water
Location Benefits:
- Commuter-friendly: Minutes to Highway 13 & 580
- Close to Montclair, Dimond/Laurel, Woodminster, Joaquin Miller Regional Park
- Walkable to East Bay hotspots, shopping, and recreation
- Ideal for families and those seeking modern design in a vibrant, growing neighborhood