Piedmont Avenue blends small-scale city energy with everyday ease in the heart of Oakland. Along its namesake corridor, café patios hum in the morning, boutiques and bookshops invite lingering afternoons, and dinner destinations draw night‑owls from across town. Commuters appreciate quick access to MacArthur BART just over in Temescal, while weekend explorers can wander up to neighboring Rockridge for even more dining and shopping.
The neighborhood’s signature landmark, the 19th‑century, Olmsted‑designed Mountain View Cemetery, doubles as an expansive green escape with sweeping Bay views and peaceful walking paths. Food lovers can make a night of it at the two‑Michelin‑star Commis or keep it classic with towering sundaes at Fentons Creamery, a local icon since 1894. Everyday essentials are covered too, anchored by the Kaiser Permanente medical campus nearby, plus specialty markets, fitness studios, and beloved independent retailers.
Families often point to strong school options, including neighborhood-serving Piedmont Avenue Elementary and acclaimed Oakland Technical High School. Parks and play spaces are close at hand, and cycling is a practical way to get around thanks to bike-friendly streets and direct connections to transit. Housing spans prewar apartments, Craftsman bungalows, and thoughtful infill, giving buyers a range of choices and sellers a reliable audience drawn to the area’s walkability and culinary bona fides.
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