East Shore — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for East Shore, Alameda, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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East Shore is a neighborhood in the city of Alameda, California, characterized by its prime market tier. The housing market here is substantial, with a median home value of $1,148,400. The area sees strong conventional lending activity, with 616 conventional mortgage originations out of a total of 635 HMDA originations, indicating a stable and active buyer market. The average home size is approximately 1,100 square feet.
The neighborhood has a notable mix of owners and renters. The homeownership rate is 41.4%, while the renter-occupied rate is 58.6%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $2,266 per month. The median household income in East Shore is $116,596, which aligns with the demands of the local housing costs. This income level supports the high-value real estate and rental market in this part of Alameda.
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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 East Shore, 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).