15 homes in Jack London
Homes for Sale in Jack London, Oakland
About Jack London, Oakland
Jack London Housing Market Overview
Homes in Jack London carry a median list price of $449,000. That is about 29.8% below the Oakland median. The median price moved from $675,000 in February to $449,000 in July, a 33.5% decrease over six months. Right now 14 homes are on the market in Jack London.
The for sale mix here consists of condos. Lincoln Elementary is the strongest nearby campus, with a Topfind School Score of 9.
Jack London is a sought-after neighborhood in Oakland, CA. Currently, there are 14 homes for sale in this area with a median listing price of $449K. The average price per square foot is $533.
Oakland Market Report
Oakland Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. Sale prices are up 22% over the last six months and 9% over the past year, and there is only 2.6 months of supply. At the same time, homes sell in about 51 days, and 26% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers have the stronger hand, though prepared buyers can still negotiate on the right home.
Median Home Price
$640K
↑ 9% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.6 months of supply
Tight Supply433 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.6 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~51 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 31% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$4,380/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$2,272/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$8,114/mo
Oakland
A typical home costs about 54% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$188K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
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20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $266K in value on average.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$343K)
Price Reductions
112 listings have reduced their price
26% of active listings
Average reduction: 10.5% (~$67K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homes in Jack London, Oakland
How many homes are for sale in Jack London, Oakland, CA?
There are currently 14 homes for sale in Jack London, Oakland, ranging from $290,000 to $830,000. 1 of them hit the market within the last week.
What is the median home price in Jack London, Oakland?
The median list price in Jack London, Oakland is $449,000. Price per square foot averages $533. Prices are up 4.4% compared to a year ago.
How fast do homes sell in Jack London, Oakland?
Homes in Jack London, Oakland currently average 47 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.
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