Fruitvale Neighborhood Overview
Fruitvale, Oakland
Fruitvale is a vibrant neighborhood in Oakland, California, characterized by a dynamic rental market and a strong sense of community. The area's housing stock is primarily composed of smaller homes, with an average size of 950 square feet. The market is classified as a Main tier, indicating its established and active residential nature. The primary ZIP code for the neighborhood is 90033.
The housing market in Fruitvale is overwhelmingly renter-occupied, with a rate of 80.3%, leaving a homeownership rate of 19.7%. This is reflected in the median gross rent of $1,311 per month. For those purchasing homes, the census median home value is $632,200. Recent mortgage data shows 174 total loan originations, with the vast majority being conventional loans (148), followed by FHA loans (23) and a small number of VA loans (3).
The neighborhood shows significant economic growth, with a current median household income of $92,445, which is notably higher than the previously recorded census median of $50,616. This points to a changing economic profile within the community. Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 275 neighborhoods in Oakland.
Top Real Estate Agents in Fruitvale, Oakland
Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by
Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with
10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have
5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.
3 agents met the full merit gate for Fruitvale, Oakland, MD, selected from over 45,000 licensed Maryland professionals.
5.0 stars
59+ verified reviews
License: 1066173
Anthem Group Inc
30+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (408) 391-8266
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://anthemgroupinc.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/KarishmaChandani
Why selected: Selected for their deep community engagement, including board positions and local charitable work. This is supported by over $50M in sales since 2014 and a career total exceeding $3B in transactions.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
35+ verified reviews
License: 1515892
Intero Real Estate Services
12+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (408) 807-8808
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sunnyghajar.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Sunny%20G
Why selected: Selected for her integral role in the nationally-ranked Tse Group, which achieved over $3.6B in volume. She maintains a perfect 5-star rating across 35 reviews, demonstrating consistent client excellence.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
20+ verified reviews
License: 1917128
Intero Real Estate
13+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (408) 679-2978
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ghrealtor.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/GregHelderman
Why selected: Selected for their deep-rooted community involvement as a lifelong South Bay native and 39-year resident. Their business thrives on client referrals and endorsements, demonstrating trusted, repeat performance.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.