Fernside — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Fernside, 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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Fernside is a neighborhood in the city of Alameda, California, characterized by a significant rental market and a high-value housing environment. The median home value stands at $1,148,400, reflecting the premium real estate market typical of the San Francisco Bay Area. With a homeownership rate of 41.4% and a renter-occupied rate of 58.6%, the neighborhood has a majority of rental households. The median gross rent is $2,266 per month, and the median household income is $116,596.
The local housing market is active, with 635 total mortgage originations recorded, the vast majority of which were conventional loans (616). Government-backed lending plays a smaller role, with only 16 FHA and 3 VA loan originations. Homes in Fernside average around 1,100 square feet in size, indicating a mix of compact and mid-sized properties. This market activity classifies Fernside within the "Main" market tier for residential real estate.
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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 | Main |
| 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 Fernside, 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).