East Bay Neighborhoods

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Albany

"Albany prides itself on being a safe, community-oriented city, with strong services and programs for youth, families and the elderly. It is a city made up largely of single-family homes and small businesses....Albany's public schools have an outstanding reputation with student test scores at the elementary, middle and high school levels among the highest in the state. Our city is beautifully located on the eastern shoreline of the San Francisco Bay, directly east of the Golden Gate Bridge. " Quotation from the City of Albany website.

Period Revival 1915 - 1940 - Styles

California Bungalow 1910 - 1925

Mid-Century Architecture 1938 - 1965

Berkeley

The Campanille at the University of California

"Berkeley is a city with a small population and a big reputation. In California alone, there are more than 30 cities bigger than Berkeley. In Alameda County alone, Berkeley is ranked fourth in population behind Oakland, Fremont, and Hayward. And yet, we are famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech and the arts." Quotation from the City of Berkeley Website.

Brown Shingle

California Bungalow 1910 - 1925

Victorian 1870 - 1910

El Cerrito

"El Cerrito is located just across the bay from San Francisco, and the hilly areas of El Cerrito provide spectacular views of its famous neighbor. The Silicon Valley, Berkeley, and Sacramento are within easy reach. El Cerrito is strategically located along Interstate 80 and is less than 30 miles from two major airports. Its extensive transportation system includes two Bay Area Rapid Transit stations." Excerpted from official website

Post War Ranch Style

Mid-Century Architecture 1938 - 1965

California Bungalow 1910 - 1925

Period Revival 1915 - 1940 - Styles

Kensington

Kensington is not actually a city. It is an unincorporated area that is located north of Berkeley and east and south of El Cerrito. It is a small community with approximately 4000 residents. There are two shopping areas: One is on Arlington and the other is on Colusa at the Colusa Circle. Conveniently both areas have a grocery store among the other shops. The Kensington Farmers' Market is on Sunday mornings at the Colusa Circle.

Period Revival 1915 - 1940 - Styles

Mid-Century Architecture 1938 - 1965

California Bungalow 1910 - 1925

Oakland

Oakland is one of California's best-kept secrets. Located on the edge of the San Francisco Bay, it has nineteen miles of coastline to the west, and hills known as the Contra Costa range, to the east. It is a vibrant, diverse city that offers some of the best food choices in the Bay Area. Oakland has been rated one of the greenest cities in the country.

Oakland's Neighborhoods

Oakland Resources

Piedmont

"The City of Piedmont is a charter city of approximately 10,000 residents located in the beautiful Oakland Hills, overlooking the San Francisco Bay. The city, which is virtually built out, consists of established, high-quality single family homes on quiet tree-lined streets. Piedmont is centrally located within a few minutes from Oakland and San Francisco on the West and Concord and Walnut Creek on the East..." Quotation from the official city website

Period Revival 1915 - 1940 - Styles

Folk Victorian 1870 - 1910

Prairie School Style 1910 - 1925

Arts and Crafts/Craftsman 1905 - 1930

Brown Shingle

Albany Resources

Albany, CA, population 16,004, is located in California's Alameda county, about 1.7 miles from Berkeley and 5.9 miles from Oakland.

Berkeley Resources

Berkeley, CA, population 101,371, is located in California's Alameda county, about 4.7 miles from Oakland and 10.4 miles from San Francisco.

El Cerrito Resources

"Located on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, this 3.9-square-mile city is blessed with a pleasant climate year-round. Its residents enjoy the 80-acre tree-lined Hillside Park open space, as well as 45 acres of parks, 18 acres of school recreational areas, and 38 acres of other amenities. These amenities include the Ohlone Greenway, a pleasantly landscaped area which runs along the BART right of way the length of the city and is popular with walkers, runners and bicyclists." Excerpted from the official city website.

Kensington Resouces

Kensington is an unincorporated neighborhood north of Berkeley and east of Albany

Oakland Resources

Oakland is the 8th largest city in California. You can find demographic information, school information and more.

Piedmont Resources

"....The City of Piedmont Fire Department proudly serves the citizens of Piedmont. The Fire Department was founded in 1909 as a volunteer department....The Recreation Department is responsible for the organization and management of a variety of programs and services...."Students come first" in the Piedmont School... "

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