Property Overview:
4600 Steele St is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1938. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,478 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, detached laundry room, and a sunny backyard. The estimated home value is $922,900 (last sold for $700,000 in 2017).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 23.7% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 18.9% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Community Day, Urban Montessori Charter, and Frick United Academy of Language.- Average SAT score: 860 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 64.2% white-collar jobs, 35.8% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.6% (slightly lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 27,919 (3.7% growth since 2000).
- 67.9% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.59%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.13%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.3°F (January), 74.3°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 27.2 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $73,990.
- Average annual spending: $55,676.
Property Features:
- Charming split-level design with two bedrooms and a bath on each level—ideal for privacy, multi-generational living, or guest space.
- Large eat-in kitchen with updated counters, appliances, and lighting.
- Light and bright interior with mostly double-paned windows.
- Refinished hardwood floors and remodeled bathrooms.
- Owned solar panels for energy efficiency.
- Irrigated, sunny backyard with space for gardening, play, or relaxation.
- Ample storage in the garage and detached laundry room.
- Quiet residential street in the central Redwood Heights neighborhood.
Location Benefits:
- Commuter-friendly: Minutes from Highways 580 and 13 for easy access to downtown Oakland, San Francisco, and beyond.
- Walkable to local cafes, restaurants, parks, and hiking trails.
- Perfect for indoor/outdoor California living, family life, and entertaining.