Property Overview:
5637 Buena Vista Ave is a single-family Mediterranean home in Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA, built in 1925. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,597 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes an attached garage, bonus studio, wine cellar, and a garage-roof deck with panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. The estimated home value is $1,465,000 – $1,503,280.
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 Chabot Elementary, Claremont Middle, and Oakland Technical High.- Average SAT score: 776 (389 Math, 387 English), 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:
- Chic Mediterranean architecture with beamed ceilings, hardwood flooring, and arched picture windows.
- Light-filled rooms with fireplace in the living room and views of San Francisco Bay.
- Remodeled kitchen with island, stone countertops, and breakfast nook.
- Formal dining room and adjacent sunroom for entertaining and sunset views.
- Tiled roof deck with panoramic views.
- Upstairs: 2 spacious bedrooms overlooking the backyard.
- Downstairs: Studio space with separate entry, built-in cabinets, laundry, wine cellar, and full bath.
- Lovingly maintained by long-term owner.
- Appliances: Dishwasher, built-in oven, gas range, refrigerator, washer, dryer.
- Heating: Forced air.
- Cooling: Central (1 zone).
- Parking: Attached garage (1 car).
- No pool.
Location Benefits:
- Prestigious Upper Rockridge neighborhood with stunning Bay and Golden Gate views.
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families with children.
- Convenient access to schools, parks, and major Bay Area destinations.
- Ideal for entertaining and enjoying the best of Oakland’s scenic vistas.