Property Overview:
4909 Fairfax Ave is a single-family Craftsman home in Oakland, CA, built in 1918. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 844 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes an oversized detached garage and was last sold for $745,000 in 2019. The current estimated value is $701,400.
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 Horace Mann Elementary, Fremont High, and Oakland Charter Academy.- Average SAT score: 860 (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:
- Lovingly restored and updated while maintaining original 1918 craftsmanship.
- Eat-in kitchen with custom cherry-wood cabinetry, copper countertops, skylight, and stainless-steel appliances.
- French doors open to a side deck leading to a spacious backyard with blooming fruit trees and vines.
- Original wood built-ins, mahogany inlayed oak floors, multi-light windows, built-in seats with storage, and glass door knobs.
- Oversized detached garage—ideal for a maker’s haven, creative studio, gym, or future conversion.
- Light-filled living room with double-hung windows and hardwood floors with intricate borders.
- Graceful arched entry to an airy sitting nook—perfect for remote work.
- Shared bath with clawfoot tub and bold wallpaper for vintage-modern style.
- Two sunlit bedrooms at opposite ends for privacy and comfort.
- Lush backyard with avocado, Meyer lemon, persimmon, peach, fig, and more.
- Quiet street offering serenity and accessibility—minutes from essentials.
Location Benefits:
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of households with children.
- Close to schools, parks, and local amenities.
- Easy access to major roads and public transportation.
- Ideal for gardening, gatherings, and creative pursuits.