Oakland: The Ultimate Guide

Oakland is one of the first neighborhoods that was developed in Downtown Phoenix. This community was built from 1910 to 1937 and was mostly occupied by the Santa Fe Railroad industrial workers. There are 244 homes here with Bungalow, Spanish Colonial, Pueblo Revivals, and Victorian Queen Anne architecture. The average home has 2-3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, ranging from 800-1,200 square feet. These homes are smaller and more affordable than most historic homes. This area is located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix and the colorful Grand Avenue Arts District. Find homes for sale in the historic Oakland neighborhood below.

Oakland Historic Neighborhood

Years Built

Homes were built from 1910 - 1937

Community

244 Historic Homes

Architecture

Bungalow, Spanish Colonial, Pueblo Revival, Victorian Queen Anne

Size

Homes on average are 2-3 bedroom and 1 bathrooms, with 800-1,200 square feet.

Price

Home median price is $520,000. The closed sales prices range from $415,000-$551,000

What You'll Love

It's a fun downtown lifestyle. With Grand Ave Arts District, boutiques, shops, restaurants, cafes, galleries, and nightlife

Life in Oakland

Oakland lines the Grand Avenue Arts District, offering rich nightlife, art galleries, restaurants, cafes, bars, coffee shops, and community centers. Colorful murals, culture, and young energy highlight this vibrant community. University Park provides a green space with many community amenities and you have access to all of the activities happening in Downtown Phoenix.

Where is Oakland located?

Oakland is located in the heart of Phoenix. Surrounded by top cafes, restaurants, light rail stations, near Encanto Park, the Central Arts District, minutes from downtown, uptown, Biltmore & Arcadia, and all major freeways.

Parks near Oakland

These are the parks in or near by the Oakland neighborhood:

University Park
Margaret T Hance Park
Hu-O-Te Mini Park
Harmon Park
Grant Park
Encanto Park

Schools in Oakland

These are the schools zoned for the Brentwood neighborhood:

Elementary School: Canyon Vista Elementary
Middle School: Don Juan Avila Middle School
High School: Aliso Niguel High School

Architecture in Oakland

Homes in the Oakland neighborhood were built from 1910 to 1937. Bungalows were the primary home style at first and later Spanish Colonial and Pueblo Revival architecture became popular. There are also a few Victorian homes to be found. If you love the architecture of Garfield and the character of Woodland, then you will love Oakland. Many of the smaller and most affordable homes in Downtown Phoenix can be found in this area.

Oakland Featured Listings

Check out real estate listings in Oakland to see some of the oldest historic houses for sale in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

Oakland Market Report

We want to ensure that you have all the information needed to make the best decisions when it comes to your home goals. Check out the most recent Oakland real estate market.

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