Where is Redwood Heights in Oakland?

Redwood Heights is in east Oakland above the Laurel District, at the base of the Oakland Hills. Highway 13 runs along its western boundary. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is 2 miles away, and the Laurel District's MacArthur Boulevard commercial corridor is just west.

What are home prices in Redwood Heights?

The median sale price has been approximately $937K to $996K over the past year. Homes sell in 16 to 19 days on average; hot homes go pending in about 13 days at prices up to 32% above list. The range extends from under $800K for smaller homes to over $1.5M for larger properties with views.

What makes Redwood Heights popular with families?

Redwood Heights Elementary School is a top-performing neighborhood school. The Redwood Heights Recreation Center provides after-school care and community programming. Peralta Creek wildlife corridor runs through the neighborhood. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park and Joaquin Miller Park are 2 miles away.

What architectural styles are found in Redwood Heights?

The neighborhood features Craftsman bungalows, storybook cottages, Tudor Revivals, French Normandy homes, Mission-style residences, and midcentury moderns from the 1920s through the 1950s. The variety of architectural styles is a defining characteristic of the neighborhood's streetscape.

What is the Redwood Heights Recreation Center?

The Redwood Heights Recreation Center at Aliso Avenue and Redwood Road is the neighborhood's community hub — offering fitness and arts classes, after-school care, neighborhood association meetings, and space for community gatherings and events.

How close is Redwood Heights to freeways and parks?

Highway 13 is immediately adjacent, providing access to I-580, I-880, Highway 24, and Rockridge BART. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is 2 miles away with 40+ miles of trails. Joaquin Miller Park and the Oakland Zoo are similarly close. Downtown Oakland is approximately 7 miles.