Property Overview:
5608 Colton Blvd is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1938. It features 2–3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,721 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, private patio, and hardwood floors. The estimated home value is $1,401,000 (sold for $900,000 in 2015).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 18.7% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 14.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Montclair Elementary, Montera Middle, and Piedmont High.- Average SAT score: 1204 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 76.7% white-collar jobs, 23.4% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 35,488 (4.1% growth since 2000).
- 52.2% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35–44 years (16.34%); second largest: 45–54 years (15.89%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 43.4°F (January), 73.9°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 30.5 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,487.
- Average annual spending: $70,704.
Property Features:
- Charming traditional style with fresh paint and hardwood floors.
- Flexible floor plan—ideal for a home office.
- Newly renovated kitchen and new carpeting in the primary suite.
- Large windows with Bay views and abundant natural light.
- Terraced yard with established landscaping and private patio.
- Parking garage included.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Montclair Village location—walk to top-rated schools, farmers’ market, restaurants, parks, library, tennis courts, and Montclair Railroad Trail.
- Easy access to freeways, express bus, banks, grocery stores, and coffee shops.
- Urban accessibility combined with peaceful hillside living.
- Open house: Saturday & Sunday, April 26th & 27th, 2–4 pm.