Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Rockridge Oakland, CA

Considering buying real estate in Oakland’s Rockridge area?  As both a residential and boutique commercial district, Rockridge is among the most sought-after neighborhoods in Oakland. What was once a sleepy neighborhood of cottages and bungalows has developed into one of the East Bay’s favorite places to visit, live, work and shop.   

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Lower Rockridge Location

The Rockridge shopping district runs along College Avenue from Broadway to Alcatraz and consists of nearly 80 restaurants (many Zagat rated), high-end & casual clothing, and shops with unique, handmade home décor.  At the Rockridge BART Station, you can find transportation by train, bus, and casual carpool to all Bay Area airports and transportation hubs.

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The Neighborhood Feel of Lower Rockridge

Rockridge is a diverse community, home to couples, singles, and families of all ages seeking a neighborhood feel in an urban setting. People who live here enjoy getting to know local businesses and asking their fish monger at Market Hall “What’s fresh today?”.   When you live in Rockridge, you’re surrounded by an open air market, cafes, bars, shopping, and retail boutiques.  With its relatively flat terrain, friendly neighbors and locally-owned businesses, Rockridge is best experienced on foot. 

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Home Prices in Lower Rockridge

Developed in the 1920’s and 1930’s, Rockridge offers the some of the most well maintained and original craftsman-style homes in California.  Rockridge homes are known for their exceptional architectural details and craftsmanship.  The architecture is diverse, from two-bedroom, one-bath bungalows to larger four-bedroom, two-bath homes in both Brown Shingle and Prairie Style. You will also find Mediterranean’s, Tudors & Traditionals.   Rockridge has fared well during the uncertainty of the market downturn.  Scarcity has caused prices to remain stable or even rise slightly during many real estate cycles. While hard to find, rental property in Rockridge remains a good and units rent quickly for very high rents. Home prices in Upper Rockridge range from $800’s to $1.5 million and up.

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Does the Lower Rockridge area sound like your new home? Contact Brian Santilena for more information about homes for sale in Rockridge and other Oakland neighborhoods.

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