Property Overview:
5442 Shafter Ave is a single-family Craftsman home in Oakland, CA 94618, built in 1912. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,502 sq. ft. of living space on a 4,000 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and a detached studio. The estimated home value is between $921,800 and $1,319,783.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 29.8% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 25.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Claremont Middle, Peralta Elementary, and Oakland Technical High.- Average SAT score: 776 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 76.4% white-collar jobs, 23.7% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.4% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 16,714 (decreased by -0.6% since 2000).
- 53.1% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (17.34%); second largest: 25-34 years (15.41%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 43.5°F (January), 74.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 30.6 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $95,774.
- Average annual spending: $66,997.
Property Features:
- Classic Craftsman architecture with modern updates and luxury of space.
- Tall coved ceilings, gleaming floors, and fresh paint throughout.
- En-suite bedroom on the main floor.
- Elegant dining room with box-beam ceiling.
- Updated kitchen: new stove, refrigerator, butcher block counter, and breakfast room with window seat.
- Laundry nook and French door to a sunny deck and backyard oasis.
- Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry, and an epic primary retreat with sitting room/office, soaking tub, and bird’s nest balcony.
- Vintage decorative fireplace and owned solar panels.
- Detached studio with skylight and storage—ideal for artists, yoga, or guests.
- Driveway deep enough for 2 cars.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Rockridge location—a true “Walker’s Paradise” with a 95 Walk Score®.
- Close to BART, top-rated eateries, coffee shops, and grocery stores (Market Hall Produce, Trader Joe’s).
- Near Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt, Colby Park, and Rockridge Park.
- Commuter-friendly and perfect for enjoying the vibrant local community.