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Elevation matters more than address here, and the same budget buys very different houses on either side of Highway 13.
Explore mortgage options in Oakland, Alameda County, California. Compare 25+ loan programs including conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, and investment property financing. Get personalized rates and expert guidance from SRK CAPITAL's local mortgage team.
Flatlands, foothills and hills, priced separately
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Prewar apartment buildings and condos ring the lake, many of them older associations.
College Avenue, a BART station and the shortest distance to Berkeley, priced accordingly.
Bungalows along Telegraph, where two-unit properties are common and rent can help buyers qualify.
Loft conversions and newer towers line the waterfront, all of it attached housing.
Rebuilt largely after the 1991 firestorm, so the stock is newer than the street names suggest.
A dense district built around its own BART station and a long commercial strip.
Victorians close to the bridge approach, many mid-renovation and some overdue for one.
A village center tucked into the hills, with winding streets and steady school demand.
* Rates shown as of and subject to change without notice.
* Rate scenario based on: $650,000 loan amount, 20% down payment ($812,500 purchase price), 740+ credit score, owner-occupied single-family home, with impounds.
* Your actual rate may vary based on your specific credit profile, loan amount, down payment, and other factors.
* APR fees include: $1,350 lender underwriting fee, $80 lender doc fee, $995 processing fee, $149.50 credit report, and third-party fees (title, escrow, appraisal).
* Contact an SRK CAPITAL loan officer for a personalized rate quote.
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Buying a home in Oakland starts with matching the right loan program to the neighborhood you want and the payment you can carry.
Alameda County anchors this corner of the Bay Area's housing market, and Oakland reflects it — lending volume, inventory, and price points here track the county while staying distinctly local.
Financing choices in Oakland span conventional, FHA, VA, and jumbo structures, and the right fit depends on documentation, credit profile, and program-specific loan limits.
Oakland borrowers frequently compare options against nearby communities such as Alameda, Albany, Berkeley.
Homes are listing around $491 per square foot.
Properties are spending about 51 days on market.
There are roughly 800 active listings available.
Updated 9/8/2026
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