Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Crocker Highlands Oakland, CA

Considering buying real estate in Crocker Highlands? Considered one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live in, Crocker Highlands has the genteel ambiance of an old Hollywood movie set.  Largely considered one of the premier neighborhoods of Oakland, the rolling hills of Crocker Highlands consist of tree-lined streets, period lamps, ornate gardens and grand style homes which include examples of traditional architecture such as Tudor, arts and crafts, art deco, and Beaux Arts.  Adding to Crocker Highland’s charm is that when you walk down the street, you won’t see any electrical wires, only clear, uncluttered sky.  In 1993, Crocker Highlands became the first Oakland neighborhood to convert to underground electrical wiring.

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Crocker Highlands’ Location

Crocker Highlands is an affluent neighborhood of Oakland, California. Lying adjacent to the city of Piedmont, Crocker Highlands is bordered by Lakeshore Avenue to the west and Mandana Boulevard to the north. With so many large and beautifully maintained homes it is difficult to know exactly where Crocker Highlands ends and the city of Piedmont begins. Just 10 miles to downtown San Francisco, Crocker Highlands offers several transportation options as well as convenient proximity to the Lakeshore Business District that offers dining, shopping and the local gem- Grand Lake Theater.

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The Neighborhood Feel of Crocker Highlands

A quiet drive through the Crocker Highlands neighborhood is like traveling back to a simpler time. You’ll see families out with strollers, folks walking their dogs and catching up on neighborhood stories. On warm evenings, you can find neighbors enjoying block parties and Friday night happy hour together. Clients regularly report that it’s one of the friendliest places they have lived. This close knit community keeps residents from upsizing to larger homes, preferring instead to stay within the strong community of Crocker Highlands.

Home Prices in Crocker Highlands

Homes in the area range in size from smaller three-bedroom two-bathroom homes, to large estates, custom-built by some of the earliest residents of Oakland. Larger parcels offer homes with up to six bedrooms and four bathrooms. In the Crocker Highlands, home prices range from the $800’s to $2 million.

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Crocker Highlands was designed and built from 1917 through the 1930’s, planned and developed by Walter Leimert. As part of the Lakeshore Homeowners Association, the oldest HOA west of the Mississippi, Lakeshore/Crocker pays a very low annual fee to maintain the beautiful blooms of the medians. Homes in Crocker Highlands are typically assigned to  Crocker Highlands Elementary and Edna Brewer Middle schools.

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Does Crocker Highlands sound like your new home? Contact Brian Santilena for more information about real estate in Crocker Highlands and other Oakland neighborhoods.

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