Real Estate and Homes for Sale in the Claremont Hills Oakland, CA

Neighborhood information and homes for sale in Claremont Hills in Oakland, CA Considering buying real estate in Claremont Hills? Perched in the hills above the historic Claremont Resort Hotel and Spa, the Claremont Hills is home to over 35,000 upper income families. This exclusive neighborhood is renowned for its combination of remote privacy, stunning Bay Area views and its easy access to both urban centers and nature preserves.   

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Claremont Hills’ Location

Claremont Hills extends from the base of the glamorous Claremont Resort Hotel and Spa, up through Tunnel Road and Claremont Avenue. Homes in this upscale area are renowned for their exquisite -and utterly comprehensive- views of the San Francisco Bay.

The Neighborhood Feel of Claremont Hills

The Claremont Hills neighborhood is home to the Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve, a gentle wilderness that has a series of trails earmarked for runners, hikers and dog lovers. Travel a short distance up Claremont Avenue to explore the wooded hills of Tilden Park. In addition to sprawling trails, you’ll discover the delights of a small urban farm, a botanic garden, not to mention a lake, a carousel, a golf course, and more.

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In addition to being a gateway to a nature reserve, the Claremont Hills offers easy shopping and dining options. For elegant dining, drive down the hill and visit the Claremont Hotel and Spa, an iconic landmark popular for its upscale service and breathtaking views of the Bay. All your grocery, clothing and coffee needs can be met in the nearby Elmwood and Rockridge neighborhoods. For even more shopping and dining options, drive through the Caldecott Tunnel to Walnut Creek.

Home Prices in Claremont Hills

Because many homes had been destroyed in the 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm,  subsequent rebuilding could introduce a unique range of newer architecture. In the Claremont Hills, there is virtually every kind of architectural style, from traditional to modern. Today, this location boasts unsurpassable views as well as easy freeway access to the greater Bay Area. In the Claremont Hills, home prices range from $1-3 million. Public and private schools in the Claremont Hills area include The Bentley School, John Muir Elementary, Anthony Chabot Elementary, Kaiser Elementary, and Maybeck Highschool and College Preparatory School (CPS).

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Snapshot of Oakland History: Two Cities, one Hill

The Claremont Hills area is comprised of properties in both Oakland and Berkeley. Although the Oakland properties pay Oakland taxes and attend Oakland Schools, the entire community is serviced out of the Berkeley post office- so even the Oakland residents have Berkeley mailing addresses.

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

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