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Redwood Heights Neighborhood Guide Oakland, CA
About
Redwood Heights is a tranquil suburban neighborhood located in the hills of Oakland, California. Known for its tree-lined streets, this residential area offers stunning views of the San Francisco Bay. Closely traversed by the MacArthur Freeway (I-580), it provides easy access to downtown Oakland and other parts of the Bay area. The community is also home to the Redwood Heights Recreation Center, which is a popular gathering spot.
What You Will Love About Redwood Heights, Oakland, California
- You'll appreciate the peaceful, tree-filled environment and stunning views of the Bay.
- The neighborhood has a strong sense of community with neighborhood events regularly hosted by the Redwood Heights Association.
- Redwood Heights Recreation Center provides facilities for various sports and activities.
- Its proximity to the MacArthur Freeway (I-580) makes commuting hassle-free.
What’s Nearby
Redwood Heights is not far from downtown Oakland, which is teeming with restaurants, shops, and cultural destinations. The neighborhood is also close to Joaquin Miller Park, a beautiful area for outdoor activities including hiking and picnicking. Lake Merritt, a popular urban lake with a wildlife sanctuary, is just a short drive away.
Lifestyle
Life in Redwood Heights provides a perfect balance between city and suburban living. Residents enjoy the peace and quiet of the neighborhood along with the accessibility to bustling city life. The community is family-friendly with good schools, parks, and recreational activities.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 104 restaurants, 30 grocery stores, and 18 parks within a mile of the Redwood Heights neighborhood.
SafewayRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
4100 Redwood Rd
Lincoln Square Shopping CenterRetail, Shopping Mall
•0.4 miles
4100 Redwood Rd
- House of Produce
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
4020 MacArthur Blvd
- Peter's Kettle Corn
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
4139 MacArthur Blvd
- Farmer Joe's Produce & Market Place
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
3501 MacArthur Blvd
- Farmer Joe's Marketplace
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
3501 MacArthur Blvd
- Lincoln Square Liquors
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.4 miles
4100 Redwood Rd
- Safeway
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
4100 Redwood Rd
- House of Produce
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
4020 MacArthur Blvd
- Laurel Community
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market
•0.6 miles
4200 MacArthur Blvd
- Peter's Kettle Corn
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
4139 MacArthur Blvd
- Lafranchi's Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.7 miles
3500 MacArthur Blvd
Mom's Pizza DoughDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.2 miles
4231 Gregory St
- Sparky's Giant Burgers
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.4 miles
4120 Redwood Rd
- Cafe Galleria
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant
•0.4 miles
4100 Redwood Rd
- Jamba Juice
Dining and Drinking, Juice Bar
•0.4 miles
4100 Redwood Rd
- Red Boy Pizza Redwood Road
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.4 miles
4100 Redwood Rd
- T&T Seafood 2
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Fish and Chips Shop, Wings Joint
•0.6 miles
4104 MacArthur Blvd
- Bliss Bound Hound
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.4 miles
3854 High St
- The Pawsitively Pampered Pet
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.4 miles
3536 Wisconsin St
- Lincoln Square Shopping Center
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.4 miles
4100 Redwood Rd
- CVS Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.4 miles
4100 Redwood Rd
- Ace Hardware
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.6 miles
4024 MacArthur Blvd
- LaliSimone
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.6 miles
3924 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland Casting ClubLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.3 miles
4469 Carson St
- Avenue Terrace Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.4 miles
4369 Bennett Pl
- Leona Heights Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.5 miles
4444 Mountain Blvd
- Camp It Up
Landmarks and Outdoors, Campground
•0.7 miles
3526 Redding St
- Pinto Ranch Recreation Area
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.8 miles
5000 Redwood Rd
- Tourist Club - Oakland Branch
Landmarks and Outdoors, Hiking Trail
•0.9 miles
3115 Butters Dr
Prescott Circus TheatreArts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Theater
•0.4 miles
3864 Brown Ave
- Shauna Fallihee Voice Studio
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Theater
•0.4 miles
Saddle Brook Ct
- Prospect 772 Wine Co.
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Winery
•0.5 miles
15 Berneves Ct
- Valley Center for the Performing Arts
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Theater
•0.5 miles
3500 Mountain Blvd
- Expression Arts
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.6 miles
3840 MacArthur Blvd
- Psychic Reader
Arts and Entertainment, Psychic and Astrologer
•0.6 miles
3737 MacArthur Blvd
The Crate EscapeBusiness and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service
•0.1 miles
4343 Anderson Ave
- Redwood Heights Daycare
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service
•0.3 miles
3607 Redwood Rd
- Image Spectrum
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.3 miles
3947 High St
- Loria's Hair Perfection
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.3 miles
3949 High St
- Charis 101 Hair Salon
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.3 miles
3950 High St
- Victor Tailor & Cleaners
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Dry Cleaner
•0.3 miles
4174 35th Ave
Redwood Heights Recreation CenterSports and Recreation, Recreation Center
•0.3 miles
3883 Aliso Ave
fitBody with JackieSports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•0.3 miles
3883 Aliso Ave
Wellness & ReleafSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.3 miles
4174 35th Ave
- Supreme MMA
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.6 miles
4118 MacArthur Blvd
- Djs Martial Arts & Fitness
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.6 miles
4116 MacArthur Blvd
- Tatiana Gelfand at Powerline Pilates & Wellness
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Pilates Studio
•0.6 miles
4148 MacArthur Blvd
Prospect 772 Wine Co.Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Winery
•0.5 miles
15 Berneves Ct
- Laurel Lounge
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Sports Bar
•0.6 miles
3932 MacArthur Blvd
- Africa by the Bay
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.6 miles
3840 MacArthur Blvd
- Popoca at Degrees Plato
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant
•0.6 miles
4251 MacArthur Blvd
- Ghost Town Brewing
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Restaurant
•0.7 miles
3506 MacArthur Blvd
- Mathematics and Computer Science at Mills College
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge
•0.9 miles
5000 MacArthur Blvd
Chatham Nursery SchoolCommunity and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.1 miles
4359 39th Ave
- Oakland Garden School
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.3 miles
4012 Maybelle Ave
- Monte Tavor - Bayo
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.4 miles
4159 Bayo St
- Narnia Preschool
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.4 miles
4509 Tompkins Ave
- Mountain Boulevard Montessori
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.5 miles
4432 Mountain Blvd
- Mountain Boulevard Pre-School Learning Center
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.5 miles
4432 Mountain Blvd
- Oakland Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.9 miles
7100 Foothill Blvd
- Oakland Police Department Eastmont Precinct
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•2.0 miles
2651 73rd Ave
- Oakland Police Department-Eastmont Substation
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•2.0 miles
2651 73rd Ave
Redwood Heights Apartments and Rentals
27 Rental properties in Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 19.6% | 82.4% |
| utilities | 15.6% | 45.2% |
| food | 1.3% | 16.2% |
| transportation | 3.9% | 37.5% |
| healthcare | 13.1% | 21.7% |
Redwood Heights Demographics
Redwood Heights Reviews
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 2 of 2 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 2 of 2 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Near Highways
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Nearby Parks
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Near Schools
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Redwood Heights Transportation
Car-Dependent
Somewhat Bikeable
Some Transit
Rail Europe
Train Stop
3148 Wisconsin St
Source: foursquare.com
Rail Europe
Train Stop
3148 Wisconsin St
Source: foursquare.com
Redwood Heights Schools
- 7/10
Redwood Heights Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- 3/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades 6-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
- NRNo Rating
Mountain Blvd Preschool Learning Center
Grades PK-K • Private
- NRNo Rating
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-8 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Redwood Heights
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| FruitvaleNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,300 | -- |
| San AntonioNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,473 | 13% |
| Central OaklandNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,168 | -- |
| UptownNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,094 | 3% |
| Upper LaurelNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Adams PointNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,625 | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Alameda, California | $2,200 | 7% |
| Downtown OaklandNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,128 | 11% |
| North HillsNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,550 | 38% |
| East EndNeighborhood in Alameda, California | $2,200 | 7% |
| RockridgeNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| TemescalNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Central East OaklandNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,595 | 0% |
| Piedmont AvenueNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,185 | 32% |
| Maxwell ParkNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Cleveland HeightsNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,500 | -- |
| South ShoreNeighborhood in Alameda, California | $2,200 | 7% |
| Harrison St - Oakland AveNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,300 | -- |
| Ivy HillNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,450 | -- |
| MontclairNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Jack London SquareNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,384 | -- |
| LakeshoreNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,695 | -- |
| Bronze CoastNeighborhood in Alameda, California | $1,300 | -- |
| MerrittNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| SeminaryNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,595 | 0% |
| GlenviewNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Grand LakeNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Oak TreeNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Koreatown - NorthgateNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,327 | -- |
| Arroyo ViejoNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| ChinatownNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Bay Farm IslandNeighborhood in Alameda, California | $1,919 | 26% |
| South HillsNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,800 | -- |
| Fruitvale StationNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Hoover - FosterNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Pill HillNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,020 | -- |
| ShafterNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| FruitvaleNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,842 | 2% |
| San AntonioNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,658 | 40% |
| Central OaklandNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,589 | -- |
| UptownNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,482 | 6% |
| Upper LaurelNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Adams PointNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,995 | 17% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Alameda, California | $2,350 | 4% |
| Downtown OaklandNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,481 | 24% |
| North HillsNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,545 | -- |
| East EndNeighborhood in Alameda, California | $2,350 | 2% |
| RockridgeNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| TemescalNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,275 | -- |
| Central East OaklandNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,795 | 10% |
| Piedmont AvenueNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,750 | -- |
| Maxwell ParkNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,845 | -- |
| Cleveland HeightsNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,150 | 6% |
| South ShoreNeighborhood in Alameda, California | $2,350 | 2% |
| Harrison St - Oakland AveNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,795 | 6% |
| Ivy HillNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,650 | -- |
| MontclairNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Jack London SquareNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,857 | -- |
| LakeshoreNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,095 | -- |
| Bronze CoastNeighborhood in Alameda, California | $2,295 | -- |
| MerrittNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $3,995 | 4% |
| SeminaryNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,795 | -- |
| GlenviewNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Grand LakeNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,995 | -- |
| Oak TreeNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Koreatown - NorthgateNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,724 | -- |
| Arroyo ViejoNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,100 | -- |
| ChinatownNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $1,650 | -- |
| Bay Farm IslandNeighborhood in Alameda, California | -- | -- |
| South HillsNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,000 | -- |
| Fruitvale StationNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Hoover - FosterNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Pill HillNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,365 | -- |
| ShafterNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,295 | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| FruitvaleNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,600 | 10% |
| San AntonioNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $4,267 | 5% |
| Central OaklandNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $3,573 | -- |
| UptownNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $3,159 | 4% |
| Upper LaurelNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $3,500 | -- |
| Adams PointNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,672 | 10% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Alameda, California | $2,550 | 19% |
| Downtown OaklandNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $3,304 | 21% |
| North HillsNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $3,200 | 50% |
| East EndNeighborhood in Alameda, California | $2,550 | 19% |
| RockridgeNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| TemescalNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,964 | 18% |
| Central East OaklandNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,295 | 11% |
| Piedmont AvenueNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,300 | -- |
| Maxwell ParkNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,650 | -- |
| Cleveland HeightsNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,195 | 45% |
| South ShoreNeighborhood in Alameda, California | $5,093 | 62% |
| Harrison St - Oakland AveNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,195 | 8% |
| Ivy HillNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,145 | 8% |
| MontclairNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $3,200 | -- |
| Jack London SquareNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $3,042 | -- |
| LakeshoreNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,100 | -- |
| Bronze CoastNeighborhood in Alameda, California | $2,295 | -- |
| MerrittNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $4,872 | 2% |
| SeminaryNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,295 | -- |
| GlenviewNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $3,200 | -- |
| Grand LakeNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,895 | -- |
| Oak TreeNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Koreatown - NorthgateNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $3,839 | -- |
| Arroyo ViejoNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,200 | -- |
| ChinatownNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,100 | -- |
| Bay Farm IslandNeighborhood in Alameda, California | -- | -- |
| South HillsNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Fruitvale StationNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Hoover - FosterNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Pill HillNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,977 | -- |
| ShafterNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,995 | 33% |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| FruitvaleNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,199 | 42% |
| San AntonioNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $5,346 | 18% |
| Central OaklandNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $4,722 | -- |
| UptownNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $4,115 | 3% |
| Upper LaurelNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Adams PointNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Alameda, California | -- | -- |
| Downtown OaklandNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $4,430 | 7% |
| North HillsNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| East EndNeighborhood in Alameda, California | -- | -- |
| RockridgeNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| TemescalNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Central East OaklandNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,850 | 2% |
| Piedmont AvenueNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Maxwell ParkNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Cleveland HeightsNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $3,167 | -- |
| South ShoreNeighborhood in Alameda, California | -- | -- |
| Harrison St - Oakland AveNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Ivy HillNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,875 | -- |
| MontclairNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Jack London SquareNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $3,439 | -- |
| LakeshoreNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Bronze CoastNeighborhood in Alameda, California | -- | -- |
| MerrittNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $7,900 | 21% |
| SeminaryNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,850 | -- |
| GlenviewNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Grand LakeNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Oak TreeNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Koreatown - NorthgateNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $6,803 | -- |
| Arroyo ViejoNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $3,300 | -- |
| ChinatownNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Bay Farm IslandNeighborhood in Alameda, California | -- | -- |
| South HillsNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Fruitvale StationNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| Hoover - FosterNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $2,950 | -- |
| Pill HillNeighborhood in Oakland, California | -- | -- |
| ShafterNeighborhood in Oakland, California | $3,895 | -- |