Alameda County
San Leandro Real Estate: Homes, Prices and Local Insight
San Leandro is the closest of these East Bay communities to Oakland and San Francisco, with an Art Deco theater downtown, a Bay shoreline and Lake Chabot on its east side. Homes typically run about 24% below the Alameda County figure, the largest discount of the 15 communities.
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Neighborhood review
What are the strengths and trade-offs of living in San Leandro?
Strengths
- The largest discount of the 15 communities: about 24% below the county figure
- Closest to Oakland and San Francisco, with two BART stations
- All five things-to-do checks, including an Art Deco theater and a June festival dating to 1909
Trade-offs
- The marina hotel and restaurant plan was canceled in March 2026
- The Hayward fault zone reaches the city's edge
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Based on the public data on this page, as of October 2026. It describes homes and places, not the people who live there.
Homes
What are homes like in San Leandro?
San Leandro has 32,621 homes, about 60% single-family detached. About 95% were built before 2000, mostly in 1940s and 1950s tracts.
Downtown runs along East 14th Street, and Bayfair Center has largely shifted to offices and research space.
What's coming
What's planned or being built in San Leandro?
Projects with a public approval, funding decision or construction date, as of October 2026.
Mulford-Marina Library
A new City-built branch library, under construction. Source
Bay Fair plan
A plan for 72 acres around Bay Fair BART, running through 2027. Source
Shoreline project
On March 9, 2026 the City ended its agreements for the planned hotel, apartments and restaurant at the marina. The homes and golf-course parcels are tied up in the developer's bankruptcy. Source
Things to do · 5 of 5
What is there to do in San Leandro?
The Oakland Zoo is under 4 miles away, Oakland about 9.5 miles and San Francisco about 19.
Main street (counted)
Downtown East 14th and Parrott streets.
Outdoors (counted)
The marina, Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline's Bay Trail loop and Lake Chabot.
Culture (counted)
The 1945 Art Deco BAL Theatre and Casa de Estudillo.
Events (counted)
The Cherry Festival and Parade every June (the tradition dates to 1909) and the year-round Saturday Bayfair farmers market.
Entertainment (counted)
Drake's Brewing Barrel House and live music and comedy at the BAL.
Getting around
How do you get around San Leandro?
San Leandro has two BART stations (San Leandro and Bay Fair) and AC Transit's Tempo rapid bus, plus I-880 and I-580.
Official data
Where can you check hazard maps, crime data and schools in San Leandro?
Stephen doesn't rate neighborhoods as safe or unsafe. These are the official sources, so you can judge for yourself.
Hazard maps
| Very High fire hazard zone | No | No Very High zones since the 2025 maps (158 acres High). |
|---|---|---|
| FEMA 100-year floodplain | Partial | San Leandro Creek, county channels and the Bay shore. |
| Earthquake fault zone | Yes | The Hayward fault zone reaches into the city (about 61 acres). |
Community-wide flags overstate risk for most individual homes. Check an address with CAL FIRE, FEMA's flood maps and EQ Zapp. The seller's Natural Hazard Disclosure is the binding document.
Crime data
Patrolled by the San Leandro Police Department.
FAQ
Questions about San Leandro
What does a typical home cost in San Leandro?
Zillow's typical home value for San Leandro was $797,857 in August 2026, 24% below Alameda County's $1,048,143. For a price on a specific home, request a personal valuation.
Is San Leandro in a wildfire, flood or earthquake fault zone?
On state and federal maps, San Leandro's Very High fire hazard flag is no, its FEMA floodplain flag is partial and its earthquake fault zone flag is yes. Check a specific address with CAL FIRE, FEMA and EQ Zapp; the seller's Natural Hazard Disclosure covers each home.
What's being built in San Leandro?
Mulford-Marina Library. A new City-built branch library, under construction.
Which school district serves San Leandro?
San Leandro Unified School District; San Lorenzo Unified (Washington Manor). Stephen doesn't rate schools; the California School Dashboard has the state's data for every public school.
Next step
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Sources: Zillow home value data · San Leandro Housing Element, 2022 · BAL Theatre · San Leandro fire-zone page. Updated October 2026.