Oak Tree sits just east of downtown Oakland, a culturally rich pocket where the hum of International Boulevard blends with the aromas of pho, tamales, and fresh-baked pan dulce. Framed by the broader San Antonio area and neighboring Fruitvale, the neighborhood rewards everyday errands on foot, with corner markets, family-run eateries, and services clustered along key corridors.
Families appreciate practical anchors close to home. Garfield Elementary School offers a tight-knit K–5 community with language and arts enrichment, while nearby Roosevelt Middle School provides strong programs and after-school activities; both are part of Oakland Unified and maintain active campus communities. For fresh air, San Antonio Park’s sprawling lawns, sports courts, and community center host weekend pickups, youth leagues, and neighborhood festivals.
Commuters have straightforward options: AC Transit’s Tempo Line 1T bus rapid transit glides along International Boulevard with dedicated stations, and Fruitvale BART puts much of the Bay Area within an easy ride. Housing ranges from colorful early-20th-century bungalows and duplexes to modest apartment buildings, giving newcomers a spectrum of price points and styles.
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Garfield Elementary School • Roosevelt Middle School • San Antonio Park • AC Transit’s Tempo Line 1T • Fruitvale BART