I’ve lived in Rockridge for more than 10 years where I own — and house hack — a duplex.
So this list of reasons why a Rockridge is so popular comes directly from my experience. Ask anyone who has been to Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood.
You will very likely hear them say “it’s my favorite part of the Bay Area” or “I love Rockridge!” (Seriously — do it!)
Why Rockridge is one of Oakland’s most popular neighborhoods
- Community oriented — there is a Rockridge planning council that helps keep the character of the neighborhood while allowing for growth.
- Top restaurants like the cozy and buzzy Wood Tavern along with tons of family-friendly, international and boozy restaurants for every dining desire.
- Incredible food shops like Market Hall and Trader Joe’s not to mention wine and cider shops…and bakeries…and so on.
- Highly rated schools from elementary to Oakland Tech high school.
- A mix of new and old architecture, including fabulous craftsman, and Mediterranean houses.
- Great commercial district that has a business improvement district which is so important. Unlike in many neighborhoods around California, where the population is affluent, College Avenue is mostly independent businesses, and boutiques. You will not find international or even American chain stores along the way unless you count Philz coffee, Super Cuts or sees candies as chains. OK yes they are chain stores but who doesn’t love them.
- It is easy to find parking for shopping and living. (Lots of 2 hour parking on the side streets along College Ave in Rockridge)
- The Rockridge BART station sits in the middle of the neighborhood for easy visiting and commuting.
- Fantastic coffee shops, which results in lots of activity on the streets of people, socializing and working.
- A great public library in the middle of it all — and the Temescal Tool Lending Library nearby! You can use your library card to get tools, and renew them just like books.
- The neighbors are a mixture of longtime multi-generational, families, and new families and people from all walks of life. This makes for awesome block parties, which many neighbors organize annually.
- The Rockridge News is a printed monthly newsletter that goes out to all houses keeping people connected and informed.
- Plenty community events like the College Avenue Rockridge & Stroll bring people and businesses together, with live bands up and down College.
Is Rockridge, Oakland safe?
I have lived in Oakland on and off for several decades, specifically in Rockridge for the last 10+ years.
Nothing bad has ever happened to me, my car, or my house!
That being said, I grew up in California and since coming to Berkeley for college, I have had my “eye out” and followed all of the best practices for safety.
Maybe I’m lucky. Maybe having a dirty car is the trick. But I have found living in a city that has “has” and “have nots” as if you are traveling in a country with that same sort of population is the key to safe living in urban Bay Area cities, including Oakland and Rockridge.
This may sound strange, but it’s the truth! Ask me about living in and investing in Oakland and Berkeley.
Moving to Rockridge, Oakland — Latest Rockridge Listings
Rockridge has a mix of rentals in apartments and houses as well as condos, houses and multi-family properties for sale. Ask a local Rockridge real estate agent like me for advice based on your goals.
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Lot Size3,485 sqft
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Home Size1,102 sqft
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Beds2 Beds
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Baths1 Bath
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Year Built1918
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Days on Market8
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Lot Size1,743 sqft
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Home Size1,938 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built2002
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Days on Market9
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Lot Size8,712 sqft
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Home Size4,210 sqft
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Beds5 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Year Built1996
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Days on Market12
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Lot Size2,178 sqft
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Home Size2,439 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1994
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Days on Market13
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Lot Size35,284 sqft
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Home Size853 sqft
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Beds1 Bed
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Baths1 Bath
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Year Built1997
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Days on Market5
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Lot Size23,087 sqft
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Home Size773 sqft
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Beds1 Bed
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Baths1 Bath
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Year Built1997
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Days on Market17
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Lot Size5,228 sqft
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Home Size1,448 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1941
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Days on Market17
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Lot Size4,356 sqft
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Home Size1,701 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1995
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Days on Market23
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Lot Size5,088 sqft
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Home Size2,825 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1997
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Days on Market24
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Lot Size7,406 sqft
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Home Size2,161 sqft
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Beds2 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1993
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Days on Market11
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Lot Size7,841 sqft
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Home Size3,756 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Year Built1935
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Days on Market18
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Lot Size6,099 sqft
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Home Size2,408 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1936
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Days on MarketN/A
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Lot Size4,792 sqft
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Home Size2,212 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Year Built1916
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Days on Market14
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Lot Size6,534 sqft
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Home Size1,550 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1955
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Days on Market14
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Lot Size10,019 sqft
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Home Size3,550 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1936
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Days on Market14
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Lot Size6,970 sqft
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Home Size1,954 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1927
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Days on Market45
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Home Size1,119 sqft
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Beds2 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1996
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Days on Market2
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Lot Size4,356 sqft
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Home Size1,772 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1936
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Days on Market22
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Lot Size2,614 sqft
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Home Size1,914 sqft
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Beds2 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1966
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Days on Market13
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Lot Size5,228 sqft
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Home Size1,734 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1941
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Days on Market14
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Lot Size4,356 sqft
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Home Size1,307 sqft
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Beds2 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1914
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Days on Market22
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Lot Size21,345 sqft
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Home Size3,927 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1938
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Days on Market14
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Lot Size3,485 sqft
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Home Size1,148 sqft
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Beds2 Beds
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Baths1 Bath
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Year Built1922
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Days on Market14
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Lot Size7,841 sqft
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Home Size1,785 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1912
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Days on Market35
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Lot Size3,921 sqft
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Home Size1,314 sqft
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Beds2 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1925
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Days on Market11
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Lot Size7,406 sqft
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Home Size3,000 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1996
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Days on Market11
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Lot Size3,921 sqft
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Home Size2,782 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1995
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Days on Market33
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Home Size773 sqft
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Beds1 Bed
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Baths1 Bath
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Year Built1996
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Days on Market14
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Lot Size3,921 sqft
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Home Size3,336 sqft
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Beds6 Beds
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Baths
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Year Built1950
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Days on Market21
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Lot Size2,178 sqft
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Home Size2,404 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1997
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Days on Market24
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Lot Size1,743 sqft
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Home Size1,796 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1994
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Days on Market17
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Lot Size3,921 sqft
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Home Size904 sqft
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Beds2 Beds
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Baths1 Bath
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Year Built1911
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Days on Market41
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Lot Size1,743 sqft
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Home Size1,857 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Year Built2011
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Days on Market42
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Lot Size7,841 sqft
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Home Size2,820 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Year Built1921
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Days on Market43
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Lot Size21,345 sqft
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Home Size1,122 sqft
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Beds2 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1971
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Days on Market35
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Lot Size42,689 sqft
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Home Size773 sqft
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Beds1 Bed
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Baths1 Bath
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Year Built1998
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Days on Market33
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Lot Size8,712 sqft
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Home Size1,977 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1994
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Days on Market47
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Lot Size5,228 sqft
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Home Size2,280 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1939
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Days on Market39
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Lot Size5,228 sqft
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Home Size1,953 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths
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Year Built1915
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Days on Market34
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Lot Size5,228 sqft
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Home Size1,953 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1915
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Days on Market35
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