At a glance
- Where it is: western Alameda County, immediately south of Oakland.
- Known for: a walkable downtown near BART, the San Leandro Marina, and a large industrial and commercial base.
- The environment: established residential neighborhoods around a compact downtown.
Housing character
- Pre-war and post-war single-family homes across much of the city, including bungalows and Spanish-style houses.
- Condominiums and townhomes near downtown and along the main corridors.
- Newer development near the Marina and downtown.
- Hillside homes on the eastern edge with bay views.
Places within San Leandro
- Estudillo Estates
- Established neighborhood with larger period homes near downtown.
- Broadmoor
- Tree-lined neighborhood with 1920s–1940s architecture.
- Washington Manor
- Southern post-war neighborhood with regular lots.
- Bal
- Central neighborhood near Bancroft Avenue.
- Marina Faire
- Western neighborhood near the shoreline and marina.
- Bay-O-Vista
- Eastern hillside neighborhood with bay views.
Around town
- Downtown East 14th Street with restaurants and the Bal Theatre.
- San Leandro Marina and the Bay Trail.
- Lake Chabot Regional Park just east of the city.
- Bayfair Center and the Marina Square shopping areas.
- The Cherry Festival each spring.
Getting around
- Two BART stations — San Leandro and Bay Fair.
- Interstate 880 and Interstate 580 both cross the city.
- State Route 112 (Davis Street) connects the two freeways.
- Oakland International Airport is to the north.
- AC Transit service including bus rapid transit along East 14th Street.
What to check
- Aircraft noise from Oakland International Airport affects parts of the city.
- Interstate 880 and Interstate 580 traffic noise affects nearby blocks.
- Parts of the bayside are within mapped flood zones — review the natural hazard disclosure.
- Older housing stock in many neighborhoods, with foundation, electrical, and sewer considerations.
- Some nearby addresses are in unincorporated San Lorenzo or Ashland — confirm jurisdiction, since services differ.
- Verify current transportation service, school assignment, permit requirements, hazard information, and total housing costs for the specific address.