Property Overview:
5708 Colton Blvd is a single-family home in Oakland, CA 94611, built in 1985. It features 3–4 bedrooms, 3–4 bathrooms, and 1,654–1,935 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.27 acre (approx. 12,000 sq. ft.) lot. The home includes a two-car garage, multi-level layout, and solar panels (installed 2018). The estimated home value is $940,000–$1,117,000.
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, Thornhill Elementary, Montera Middle, and Millennium High Alternative.- Average SAT score: 1204 (619 Math, 585 English), well 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 (16.3%), followed by 45–54 years (15.9%).
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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:
- Grand Brown Shingle Craftsman with multi-level Mediterranean/Contemporary design.
- 3–4 bedrooms, 3–4 bathrooms (including guest 1/4 bath).
- High ceilings, fireplace, and multiple decks with canyon and garden views.
- Gourmet kitchen with Sub-Zero/Thermador stainless steel appliances.
- Formal dining room and bonus/family room.
- Owner’s suite with spa-like bathroom, walk-in closet, and private yard access.
- Terraced backyard with fountain, gazebo, patios, and outdoor zones.
- Solar panels, EV charger, and new roof (2018).
- Ample parking: Two-car garage, long driveway, and street parking (up to 6 vehicles).
- Sustainable land use and ecological features.
Location Benefits:
- Nestled in the trees of Montclair, near Montclair Village (shopping, restaurants, parks, tennis courts).
- Close to top-rated schools and family-friendly amenities.
- Nearby parks: Montclair Playground, Shepherd Canyon Park, Dimond Canyon.
- Convenient access to Highway 13 for commuting to San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.
- Nearby grocery stores: Lucky, Safeway, Mulberry’s Market.
- Nearby coffee shops and restaurants: Nelly’s Java, Thornhill Coffee House, Starbucks, Gruber’s Cookhouse, Montclair Egg Shop.
- Rental estimate: $4,456–$5,479/month.