Oakland · East Bay
Storybook Streets, Top Schools & Lake Merritt Access
Crocker Highlands was designed in the early 1900s as a model garden suburb — curving streets, mature trees, and handsome period architecture built to last.
The neighborhood has kept its storybook character intact, and today it pairs that quiet beauty with top-rated schools, walkable access to Lakeshore and Grand Avenue, and a genuine sense of community. Originally developed on former Crocker family estate land, the neighborhood was designed to harmonize with the natural topography, resulting in sweeping, tree-lined streets that feel like a peaceful retreat right in the heart of the city. Homes here span Tudor, Mediterranean, French Provincial, and Craftsman styles — all lovingly preserved by residents who value the area's legacy. Crocker Highlands Elementary is a California Distinguished School that consistently ranks among the top-performing in the East Bay.
Crocker Highlands Elementary consistently ranks among the highest-performing schools in Oakland Unified — a major draw for families.
Lake Merritt's path, Grand Lake Farmers Market, restaurants, and Lakeshore shops are minutes on foot.
Homes were built primarily in the 1920s–1940s and retain extraordinary original character — Tudor, Mediterranean, Craftsman, and more.
One of Oakland's most active neighborhood associations keeps streets beautiful and neighbors genuinely connected.
Browse active homes in Crocker Highlands and surrounding East Bay neighborhoods.
Ilona Campbell lives and works in the East Bay. She knows Crocker Highlands — the blocks, the schools, the off-market opportunities. Let's talk.