West End — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for West End, 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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West End is a neighborhood in the city of Alameda, California, primarily within the 94501 ZIP code. It presents a market characterized by a significant renter majority, with a homeownership rate of 41.4% and a renter-occupied rate of 58.6%. The housing market is firmly in the upper tier, evidenced by a median home value of $1,148,400, which aligns with the area's median household income of $116,596.
The local real estate financing landscape is dominated by conventional loans, with 616 of the 635 total HMDA loan originations being conventional. Government-backed loans play a very small role, with only 16 FHA and 3 VA loan originations recorded. The rental market is active, with a median gross rent of $2,266 per month, serving the majority of households. The average home size is approximately 1,100 square feet, indicating a mix of compact and moderately sized housing stock typical of the area's built environment.
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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 |
6 agents met the full merit gate for West End, 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) 660-1452
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Agent%20Ochoa
Committee Member at Bay East Association of Realtors[6]
Volunteer at Local Housing Non-Profit[6]
Mentor at eXp Realty[6]
Member at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]
5-Star Client Rating
Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, buyer representation, seller representation, market analysis, client education, buyers, sellers, property valuation[4]
San Ramon
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).
Phone: (408) 561-2538
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.acre680.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Andra%20Cheung
4.9-star rating
Relocation, Commercial Properties, Property Management, Rentals, market knowledge, negotiation, client service, professional networking, communication[4]
Pleasanton
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).