412 homes in Oakland
Homes for Sale in Oakland, OH
About Oakland, OH Real Estate
Oakland is a city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area in the U.S. state of California. It is the county seat of and the most populous city in Alameda County, California, with a population of 440,646 in 2020. A major West Coast port, Oakland is the most populous city in the East Bay, the third most populous city in the Bay Area, and the eighth most populous city in California. It serves as the Bay Area's trade center: the Port of Oakland is the busiest port in Northern California, and the fifth- or sixth-busiest in the United States. A charter city, Oakland was incorporated on May 4, 1852, in the wake of the state's increasing population due to the California gold rush.
Oakland is a vibrant East Bay city known for diversity, arts, and progressive culture. Stunning views of San Francisco across the bay with more affordable housing and excellent BART transit connections.
Today, Oakland has 413 homes for sale at a median price of $619,900, typically selling in about 54 days. Families here choose from 14 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in Oakland
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- 10Chabot Elementaryelementary
- 10Crocker Highlands Elementaryelementary
- 10Peralta Elementaryelementary
- 10Redwood Heights Elementaryelementary
- 9Claremont Middleintermediate/middle/junior high
- 9Cleveland Elementaryelementary
Why Live in Oakland?
- More affordable than San Francisco with BART access
- Thriving arts, music, and food scene
- Beautiful Lake Merritt and Redwood Regional Park
- Diverse neighborhoods with distinct personalities
Popular Neighborhoods in Oakland
Oakland Market Pulse
Median Home Price
$760K
↓ 11.4% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.3 months of supply
Seller's MarketWith only 412 active listings, supply is tight.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month—buyers have fewer options, and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~54 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are taking longer to sell—buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. Sales 97% faster than 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most homes are selling within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Oakland
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
42%
Homeowners
58%
Renters
Homeownership is 13.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
173,179 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$4,248/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 52% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$182K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
View cost breakdown
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 $218K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$367K)
Price Reductions
105 listings have reduced their price
25% of active listings
Average reduction: 9.4% (~$58K)
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