Fruitvale
Overview
Quick Facts
- Current Prices:$349,900 to $699,000
- Closed Prices:$130,000 to $1,161,000
- Median Sale Price:$488,000
- Average $ per sq ft:$442
- Association Fee Ranges:$0,$80 to $376/mo,$0 to $300
- Type:Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single Family Home
- Age:1890 to 2016
- Sq. Ft.:480 to 3,856Sq. Ft.
- Bedrooms:0 to 7Bedrooms
- Bathrooms:0 to 5Bathrooms
- Lot Sizes:less than 1/8 - 5+ acres
Amenities
This community has numerous amenities available for residents to enjoy.
Homes
The community of Fruitvale features a number of attractive home designs and prices.
Where to Live
The neighborhood is not large in population or size but you'll find a variety of different sections within Fruitvale. 35th Avenue is popular among locals and visitors because it has a variety of Guatemalan, Peruvian, and Mexican restaurants as well as local retail shops where you can find frilly dresses and ball gowns for special occasions. Along 40th Avenue, there are more residential homes populated by families with children. At the intersections of east 12th Street, Foothill, and International Boulevard, you'll find plenty of shops and local businesses.
Where to Eat
Fruitvale offers a rich and diverse culinary scene but it also offers plenty of traditional Mexican and Hispanic cuisine. Locals and visitors alike can find a variety of easting establishments along 12th Street and International Boulevard that range from casual taco eateries and vegan restaurants to American fare like burgers, pizza, and brunch.
What You'll See
Currently, much of Fruitvale is home to artists, singles, and professionals as well as families with kids. Walking around expect to see many apartments that are home to college students and private homes that are residences. Most depict the California bungalow style that was popular in the 1950s. Streets are filled with local stores selling Mexican and Latin American groceries as well as merchandise. Food trucks can be spotted throughout the area selling delicious tacos and other to-go bites. You'll also see displays of street art and murals on buildings and walls that adorn the community.
Friday Night Fun
Walk around the area on a Friday evening and stop in at one of the Mexican cantinas to grab a cold beer and hear a live mariachi band. Fruitvale Avenue is home to local dive bars, and some even serve free homemade ceviche to patrons.
The Perfect Sunday
A Perfect Sunday Visit the Peralta Hacienda Historical Park on 34th Avenue. Here, you can learn about the Peralta family and how they settled in Fruitvale while California was still part of Mexico. Intertwined with Spanish - Mexican heritage, it exhibits about the Native Americans that lived here at the time.
Locals Love
Restaurant options • Public transportation • Festivals • Diversity.
Locals Don't Love
Transient neighbors • Heavy traffic • Construction.
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Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are supplied by Maponics and are subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.
