Columbia Gardens, Oakland, MD
Columbia Gardens — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Columbia Gardens, Oakland, Maryland. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) licensing database.
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Columbia Gardens Neighborhood Overview
Columbia Gardens, Oakland
Columbia Gardens is a neighborhood in Oakland, California, primarily identified by the ZIP code 90033. The area presents a distinct housing market snapshot, characterized by a median home value of $632,200 and a very high renter-occupied rate of 80.3%, which corresponds to a homeownership rate of just 19.7%. This dynamic is reflected in the rental market, where the median gross rent is reported at $1,311 per month. The average home size in the neighborhood is approximately 950 square feet.
The neighborhood's character is further defined by its financial activity. Recent home loan originations show a strong preference for conventional financing, with 148 conventional originations compared to 23 FHA and 3 VA loans, out of a total of 174 HMDA originations. Income data shows a notable spread, with a reported median household income of $92,445, while a separate census figure indicates a median of $50,616, highlighting potential economic diversity within Columbia Gardens. The neighborhood is classified within the Main market tier.
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Columbia Gardens Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $632K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $51K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 19.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 80.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Main | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 90033 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 174 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 3 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.7% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $798K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 148 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 23 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Columbia Gardens, Oakland
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Columbia Gardens
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18