Oakland, CA

Montclair

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Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$37K - $4.29M
For Sale on Trulia:
18 homes
Rent:
$2.25K - $5.4K
For Rent on Trulia:
6 homes
To Downtown San Francisco:
30 minutes
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What Locals Say about Montclair

At least 41 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say there's wildlife

  • 81 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 70 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say there are community events

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say kids play outside

  • 38 % Say there are sidewalks

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  • Chandler Visher
    "Where you are in Oakland is important; schools are highly variable. Hills can offer great views. Crime seems to be endemic "
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  • Michele M.
    "Love my neighbors. Culdesac street feels very private. Only a one mile walk to Montclair Village. Close to freeways. Only 15 minute drive to SF in off-peak traffic. Beautiful views of tree filled vistas."
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  • Kate
    "Bizarre that trick o treating ranked so low when a huge street is blocked off on Halloween and everyone comes to the end of their driveway with candy. "
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  • Kirsten B.
    "It is forested and hilly and near lots of good hiking and biking areas, sort of like Marin. The elementary schools are really good. "
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  • Richard G.
    "Walk to the town square for breakfast, lunch or dinner. As well as the park for outdoor activities for children of all ages."
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  • Kaytonbhatia
    "It’s expensive to live here for sure It’s not traditional Oakland Great homes and great schools Great library "
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  • Greg S.
    "Great neighborhood. Safe. Older, established neighborhood. Younger families moving in. Love the village. Great schools."
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  • Alexsolomonperry
    "The neighborhood is very safe, family oriented and well maintained. There a many great parks and even hiking trails to be enjoyed with kids."
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  • Lauradenisegeiger
    "I love the little free libraries on our street! You can walk to the village and ever Sunday there is a farmers market."
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  • Greg S.
    "Has a small town feel with privacy. More crime lately. Prices going way up and becoming unaffordable. "
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  • Lauradenisegeiger
    "People are friendly, take care of their homes, look out for each other and always stays cool on our hill."
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  • Meshagirl3
    "super steep hills and crazy bossy squirrels , bold deer and gorgeous scenery. fairly quiet and low crime though."
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  • Marissa W.
    "It's a nice place to walk your dog."
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  • Marissa W.
    "It has the feeling of a small town. As you walk along, you'll see familiar faces."
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  • Marissa W.
    "The streets are small and narrow. So you may need to drive the kids down the hill if you want to be careful."
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  • Sally R.
    "Good walking areas and lots of other dogs. A neighborhood blog shares lots of information about lost dogs, etc."
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  • Sally R.
    "I love the village, the trees, and the beauty of the hills. Neighbors sometimes clean up the small park, clearing debris and cutting back vegetation."
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  • Sally R.
    "It depends on where you're going. We have close proximity to Highway 13. However, traffic is getting worse at commute hours."
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  • Sally R.
    "Good neighborhood elementary school. The middle school is okay, and the high school is close."
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  • Elaina
    "Montclair is very, very dog friendly. People walk their dogs around the neighborhood as well as around local stores. But dogs are not allowed at the local park."
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  • Elaina W.
    "Montclair is its own style of neighborhood. I live in what seems like the middle of a forest with tons of wildlife coming in and out of my backyard. I recommend the park and village. It's nice to have a cup of coffee in the mornings and stroll around the Sunday farmers' market."
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  • Elaina W.
    "To get to Montclair, it's a very easy and nice drive right off the 13 highway. You can also get there on the local streets of Oakland."
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  • Elaina W.
    "Montclair is a beautiful neighborhood. It is very family oriented, but I would say that it lacks in both ethnic and class diversity. It does seem to cater to a specific type of family, which may not be something you want your children grow up with."
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  • Robin K.
    "It is an ideal place for dogs, with many excellent areas to walk, but there's no dedicated dog run."
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  • Robin K.
    "It is a diverse and welcoming community that supports people in pursuing their individual lifestyle, embracing difference in unity."
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  • Robin K.
    "I would describe my commute as a short drive over the river and through the woods."
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  • Robin K.
    "There are excellent elementary schools in the area."
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  • Imchusky
    "It's like living in a ski village where everyone knows you. The place is beauftul and clean. There are great shops and restraunts. I love living here! "
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  • crystalabramson10
    "Stellar 3 bridge view of Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge and San Rafael/Richmond Bridge. San Francisco skyline and canyon view."
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