San Leandro California
Recreation is one of the high points of San Leandro. The city boasts an extensive park system that includes 23 parks and recreation facilities. These include swimming pools and sports fields. With these an other services, citizens are encouraged to participate in running, picnicking, tennis, softball and swimming. Aside from the fantastic park system, San Leandro has a beautiful Marina and a prestigious library system. The traits of San Leandro make it hard to pass up. The city is constantly growing, as fueled by a strong commercial sector, and has a strong recreational program.
San Leandro has many distinct and charming neighborhoods home buyers are drawn to like:
ASSUMPTION PARISH
This is the neighborhood parish of the Catholic Church of the assumption, between I-580 and East14th Street, Estudillo up to 140th Avenue. Most of these homes are single story ranch-style tract homes built in the 1940s and 1950s. San Leandro High School is in this neighborhood.
UPPER BAL AND LOWER
The areas known as the Upper Bal and Lower Bal are located between San Leandro Boulevard and MacArthur, from 136th Avenue to 150th. This neighborhood got it's name from the Bal Theater located on E14st is still standing though not operating at this time. The Upper Bal is considered "above" (east of) East 14th, and the Lower Bal is "below" (west of) East 14th. Most of these homes are smaller tract homes, built post-world War II. Halcyon and Toyon parks are located in the Bal. Bayfair Mall is just south of the Bal district.
BAY-O-VISTA
The rolling hills in east San Leandro enfold the Bay-O-Vista neighborhoods. This is generally the most expensive area in San Leandro, offering fine bay views and low traffic flow, wide streets. The homes are simi-custom to custom made, located on generous sized lots and many are less then 30 years old.
BEST MANOR
Best Manor was named for industrialist Daniel Best. Homes in early San Leandro here are non-tract, many of them Mediterranean style. Best Manor is home to the police department and City Hall. Peralta House is also located here. Best Manor is often included in the Farrelly Pond District but it is older.
BROADMOOR DISTRICT
This is one of the older areas of the city with wide streets and a range of architectural styles. Many homes have double lots. Homes are available in all sizes, from small two bedrooms to large five and size bedroom homes. Some parts like homes on Superior were built by the Darby Brothers. Broadmoor is bordered by Oakland, down to Dutton, and from Bancroft, west, to East 14th Street.
CHERRY WOOD
Cherry Wood homes were built by Citation homes from 2000 to 2004 all have 2 car garage parking. These 3 to 6 bedrooms properties ranged from 1400 square foot to 2814 square feet of living space. The homes on Accolade a higher densely area is where the smaller homes located. For more information the Cherrywood HOA phone is 510-683-8614 or local Realtor Scott Harrison 510-388-4536
DAVIS TRACT
Davis Tract is the "original" tract, built by Stanley Davis in the 1940's. Homes are mostly two-bedroom, one-bath, one-car garage. There has been several new home developments in this area. Davis Tract runs from the Oakland city limit to Williams Street.
ESTUDILLO ESTATES and GLEN
San Leandro Creek watershed runs through this neighborhood giving numerous homes a lovely natural habitat for a backyard. There are a wide variety of home styles, from Tudor to Mediterranean to Colonial. Many homes have large lots, and most have well tended yards. Boundaries for this area are MacArthur to Woodland Avenue, and Juana Avenue to Dutton Avenue.
Fairmont Terrace Located south of Bay O Vista and east of 580 is a small enclave of homes.
FARRELLY POND DISTRICT
The Farrelly Pond District is an early tract development dating from the 1940'smostly two-bedroom dwellings. This neighborhood has lots of charm and a nostalgic feel to it. The boundaries are roughly from East 14th to the BART tracks, from Davis Street to the Oakland border.
FLOREST GARDENS and BRADRICK
Floresta Gardens and Bradrick tract was built in the 1950s by Valley, Logan and Bradrick home builders. Originally built between 1100 to 1170 square feet having 3 bedrooms 1-2 baths and a 2 car garage provided quality homes at affordable prices asking around $9,000 to $11,000. Check todays sales in Floresta Gardents These homes have quick access to I-880, BART, and shipping. Floresta Gardens is located east of the Nimitz, along both sides of Floresta Boulevard and Washington Avenue to the train tracks.
HERON BAY
Heron Bay Home development located at the end of Lewelling Blvd. was built from 1996 to 2001 with homes ranging from 1321 to 2800 square feet of living space. These homes were built by Roberts Landing known as Sea Port and Greystone Homes known as StillWater Cove. The floor plans are in Scott Harrison file available by e-mail. Just ask to have them sent.
HILLCREST KNOLLS
Hillcrest Knolls is a cozy enclave of 700 homes nestled below Lake Chabot in the unincorporated San Leandro. The hillside neighborhood sits wrapped in the trees teeming with birds. For many that live on Hillcrest Knolls, it is like a country abode above the I-580 freeway. The foothill community is a mixture of new mixed in with older homes some that have been neglected. Lately there are many signs of vitality on Hillcrest Knolls. Those families claiming a foothold on the foothills declare Hillcrest Knoll to be the most affordable homes with a view in our city.
LACQUA MANOR
This tract was built in the 1950s. Homes are two and three bedrooms. Shopping is convenient at local Marina Square Shopping Center, and John Muir Middle School is also nearby. Lacqua Manor is between Marina Boulevard to Williams/Davis Street, and from the Nimitz freeway to the Bart tracks.
MARINA VISTA
The Marina Vista homes were built between 1993 and 1999 by Wesco home builder. These homes also abut the natural beauty of the marsh along the Bay Trail. They have 5 models the "Malibu" (single story model), "The Huntington", "The Carmel", "The Monterrey" and "The Catalina". These homes were between 1807 -2917 square feet and had 2 and 3 car garages. Scott has some builder floor plans of these homes.
MARINA FAIRE
Marina Faire is located near the open spaces of the San Leandro Marina and the Tony Lema golf course, along the bay. Homes are generally three-bedroom, 1960s tract homes although there are many condominiums available. Marina Faire is south of Mulford Gardens.
MULFORD GARDENS
This neighborhood was once well-farmed land with an abundance of oyster beds along the bay. Today, Mulford Gardens is a neighborhood with a variety of housing styles, larger lots and some light industry. It is located along the bay on both sides of Marina Boulevard down to Fairway Drive. Marina Golf course is in Mulford Gardens.
OLD SAN LEANDRO
This is the oldest section of San Leandro, with some homes 100 years and older built by many of the town's original farmers and Portuguese immigrants. There is a blend of condominiums, apartments and older homes in this area, as well as commercial property. Best House and Casa Peralta are located here. Boundaries are the Saint Leander's Church vicinity, between East 14th and the BART station, along both sides of Washington Avenue.
SHEFFIELD VILLAGE
Sheffield Village strictly speaking is within the borders of Oakland, but is located by the Oakland Zoo and hills. Residents use San Leandro city streets and services, and their children attend San Leandro Schools. Homes are mostly modern styles, and some views compare to Bay-O-Vista's. Sheffield Village is located north of Bay-O-Vista and east of I-580, against the hills.
WASHINGTON MANOR
This district is very large, with many shopping centers and tract homes. The area was unincorporated until the 1960s. When San Leandro extended the development. Borders are Interstate 880 in the east, Purdue to the north, San Lorenzo to the south and to the west, Wicks Boulevard. Check todays sales in Washington Manor click here.
BONAIRE
Zip Codes 94577, 94578, 94579
School District district had a total of 7,682 students enrolled. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. Please contact the District at (510) 667-3500 or visit www.sanleandro.k12.ca.us
FIRE:
Provided by Alameda County Fire Department. 96 uniformed personnel including: 3 Battalion Chiefs, 2 Deputies, and 1 Chief. Equipment: 5 station houses, 2 trucks, 5 engines, 1 squad, and 7 other pieces of equipment.
WATER:
The East Bay Municipal Utility District has a maximum capacity of 502 million gal/day and an average consumption of 304 million gal/day. Water fees are based on the number of water units used and a charge based on the size of the water meter. For additional information on fees or service contact the District at (510) 287-1380.
SEWER:
The City of San Leandro has a maximum capacity of 158 million gal/day. Service charges are based on the volume and quality of discharge. For additional information on service and fees contact the District at (510) 577-3381.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION:
San Leandro is served by the San Leandro Unified School District and the San Lorenzo School District. In 1998 the the San Leandro Unified School
HEALTH:
San Leandro has 4 hospitals with 890 beds.
CULTURAL:
There are 45 places of religious worship, 4 libraries, regional assets which include: 4 newspapers, 18 television channels, 1 cable TV system, a regional park system, and the San Francisco Bay. This Community Profile has been compiled with the assistance of San Leandro Community Development Office. For more information contact the Community Development Office at (510) 577-3352.
Information on Homeowners Associations in San Leandro
Associated Homeowners of San Leandro, Inc. Mr Rosenga 483-4559
Bancroft Area Neighborhood Association
Bay-O-Vista Improvement Association Sandi Forese 483-7633
Best Manor Homeowners Association, Inc. Donna Jacobs
633-0871mail@bestmanor.org http://www.bestmanor.org
Bonaire Civic League, Inc. Virginia Boepple 357-7172
Tim Holmes 639-0888
Camellia, Iris, and Tulip Court Homeowners Ass. Bernard Ferreira 635-3580
Creekside Neighborhood Association Kai Bender 568-2045
Davis West Neighborhood Group Waffa Aborashed 562-8390
wafaa@wafaa4sanleandro.us
Dundee Homeowners Ass.(Sandpiper Condominium) JoAnn Soares483-8631
Estudillo Homeowners Association Debra Cox 895-8481 www.estudillo.org
Farrelly Pond Neighborhood Ass. (Broadmoor Area) Mary Jo 635-6450
Floresta Gardens Homeowners Ass. (condominium) Ron Tuzon 531-5025
Floresta Homeowners Association Barbara Tierney 351-0504
Halcyon-Foothill Homeowners Association, Inc. Linda Perry 352-7679
Heron Bay Homeowners Association, Susan Hoftman 683-8614 x 107
Huntington Park Homeowners Association Albert Paladini 352-5484
Marina Faire Homeowners Association Carole Rinaldi 351-7956
Marina Gardens Homeowners Association Kathy Sanchez 357-8037
Marina Seagate Homeowners Association Ray Ronco
Mobile.home owners League Patricia Golden State Anthony 483-1782
Marina Vista Homeowners Association, Bill Bemiss
Marina Seagate Homeowners Association Jack Brandt 795-8308
monaca@peachtreecas.com
Mulford Gardens Improvement Association Laurence Norry 357-1373
Nugent Square Homeowners Ass. Inc(condominium) Baverly 357-4183
Peralta Citizens Association, Inc. Mr Rosenga 483-4559
Pacific Plaza Homeowners association David Olson 888-8979
knew@walshpm.com 888-8965
Peralta Creek Adobe Homeowners Ass. (condominium) Ruth 351-5770
Washington Manor Homeowners Association Robert Leigh 352-1499
Woodgate San Leandro Homeowners Ass, Inc Lisa Chappell 352-1768
