Property Overview:
4815 Allendale Ave is a single-family home in Oakland, CA (Maxwell Park), built in 1946. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,080 sq. ft. of living space on a 4,080 sq. ft. lot. The home includes an attached garage, laundry room, and hardwood floors. The estimated home value is $827,100 (recently sold for $840,000 in 2020).
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%).
- 34 criminal and sex offenders reside within 1 mile.
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Laurel Elementary, Bret Harte Middle, Melrose Leadership Academy, Fremont High, and Oakland Charter Academy.- Schools are rated below average.
- Average SAT score: 860 (state average: 975).
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Job Market:
- 64.2% white-collar jobs, 35.8% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.6% (slightly below 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 (15.6%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.1%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk.
- Very low tornado risk.
- Minimal flood risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.3°F (January), 74.3°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 27.2 inches/year.
- No snowfall.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $73,990.
- Average annual spending: $55,676.
Property Features:
- Charming, light-filled bungalow privately situated above the street in Maxwell Park.
- Inviting living room with elegant fireplace and adjacent formal dining room.
- Updated kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and direct access to the backyard.
- Two bedrooms with ample closet space and artistically updated tile bath.
- Sunny, level backyard:
- Patio, redwood built-in seating, and fruit trees (lemon, lime, pear, apple).
- Lush landscaping with various trees, plants, and flowers—gardener’s delight.
- Additional features:
- Hardwood floors, dual-pane windows, tankless water heater, newer furnace.
- Attached garage and laundry room.
- Ample off-street parking and fully fenced backyard.
- Minutes from shopping, restaurants, coffee, and public transit (AC Transit & BART).
- Easy access to 580 & 13 freeways.
Location Benefits:
- Coveted Maxwell Park neighborhood with serene privacy and sweeping views.
- Excellent indoor/outdoor living—perfect for relaxing, gardening, and entertaining.
- Commuter-friendly: Close to public transportation and major freeways.
- Vibrant community with a mix of families and professionals.