Alameda County Real Estate
Incorporated in 1853 and created from parts of Santa Clara and Contra Costa Counties, Alameda County has come a long way - from a small nineteenth century enclave to a thriving community with more than one million residents. Beautifully situated in the San Francisco Bay area, Alameda County real estate offers a wide variety of waterfront homes, detached family homes, condominiums, town homes and many charming older homes, some of Victorian architecture.
A small-town atmosphere persists in Alameda County real estate, despite its location adjacent to the Oakland Airport. The Bay on the opposite side adds to a scenic and relaxing environment overall.
Alameda County real estate is comprised of fourteen incorporated and three unincorporated cities. Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro and Union City are incorporated while Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and Sunol are unincorporated.
The value of Alameda County real estate is enhanced by the University of California's Berkeley campus, as well as many other California State historical landmarks. Alameda County hosts 27 colleges. Among them are California State University (Hayward), Western Polytechnic University and such diverse educational institutions as the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences and the Life Chiropractic College West. Forty-four libraries and ten museums add to the cultural richness of the County. Families interested in tracing ancestral histories can utilize six Family History Centers in Alameda County. These Centers provide archival records on microfilm and microfiche to help patrons with identification.
In addition to the scenic and cultural advantages of living in Alameda County, the accessibility of workplace locations in the area results in an average work commute of 15.7 miles, which is slightly below the regional average. Carpooling among residents of Alameda County is the highest in the region at 3.8%.
Alameda County MLS
Use the Alameda County MLS if you're interested in browsing the real estate listings available in the area. MLS searches online are revolutionizing the way people shop for real estate. You can simply browse through a page of random listings, or you can enter a variety of search criteria to narrow down your results.
Alameda County Cities
Oakland is the largest city in Alameda County. Regional parks, shopping and dining are abundant. Recreational and tourist attractions are what you would expect for a major urban area: Oakland is home to the Cabot Space and Science Center, the Oakland Zoo and the Grand Lake Theatre, among others. The Oakland Symphony and the Oakland Ballet are further examples of the city’s regard for the arts.
Berkeley is one of Alameda County’s most popular cities. Well-known for its proximity to the University of California, the city is aesthetically pleasing for residents and tourists alike, with many well-manicured parks and scenic vistas. Conveniently located within easy access to San Francisco, Oakland and Silicon Valley, Berkeley is an ideal place to live and work.
Berkeley offers an abundance of recreational activities and cultural pursuits, as well as shopping and dining. Restaurants are diverse and among the finest in the area. Museums, live theatre, art galleries, botanical gardens and the like offer a myriad of activities for all ages.
San Leandro is another Alameda County city that has lured many people into full time residency. This is an attractive area featuring a beautiful 450-berth marina, a large community library and two golf courses. The city is also renowned for its abundant cherry harvest and its popular Cherry Festival, which has been an annual celebration since 1909. San Leandro’s charming neighborhoods, uniquely designed older homes and temperate weather are ample reasons to settle in the city.
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