Central — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
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Central is a core neighborhood in the city of Alameda, California, primarily within the 94501 ZIP code. The market is classified as Prime, reflecting its established and desirable character. The neighborhood's housing activity is robust, with 635 total home loan originations in the latest HMDA data, overwhelmingly dominated by 616 conventional loans, alongside 16 FHA and 3 VA originations.
The housing market in Central is defined by high values and a strong rental presence. The median home value stands at $1,148,400, with the average home size around 1,100 square feet. Homeownership is less common here, with a rate of 41.4%, meaning a majority 58.6% of units are renter-occupied. The median gross rent is $2,266 per month, aligning with the area's high costs. Households have a substantial median income of $116,596 to support these expenses.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.1M |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $117K |
| Homeownership Rate | 41.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 58.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.1% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94501 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 635 |
| VA Loan Originations | 3 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.5% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $652K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 616 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 16 |
4 agents met the full merit gate for Central, Alameda, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.
Phone: (510) 846-4687
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ilovealameda.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Guy%20Blume
Relocation, Investment Properties[4]
Alameda
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (510) 338-8489
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://theruscagroup.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/andrewrusca
Finalist for Best REALTOR®
Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Luxury Homes, first-time homebuyers, seasoned investors, selling homes, residential real estate, negotiation, marketing, social media marketing, FHA loans, conventional loans, VA loans[4]
Alameda
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (510) 957-8166
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ilovealameda.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/anitaperez510
36 Five-Star Reviews
Relocation, Property Management, first-time buyers, investors, client-focused service[4]
Alameda
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (510) 867-7070
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/JalilJaber
Committee Member at Bay East Association of Realtors[6]
Volunteer at Local Housing Charity[6]
Member at Oakland or Piedmont Chamber of Commerce[6]
Mentor at Real Estate Brokerage or Association[6]
7 Years Real Estate Experience
5-Star Rating Achievement
Relocation, Property Management, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, property searches, buyer representation, listing services, home marketing, listing assistance, buyer assistance[4]
Alameda
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
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