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Bay-O-Vista, San Leandro
Bay-O-Vista in San Leandro: postwar hillside homes with Bay views on winding streets by Lake Chabot, and what to know about slope and additions. By Tanja Odzak.
Where is Bay-O-Vista?
Bay-O-Vista climbs the San Leandro hills east of Interstate 580, right up to the edge of Lake Chabot Regional Park. It is the part of San Leandro that most people mean when they talk about the city's hills. Neighborhood edges vary from one description to the next.
At a glance: In the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price of a single-family home in Bay-O-Vista was $1,175,000, across 16 sales. Homes sold for about 107.9% of their list price, and the middle sale took 13 days on the market.
Bay-O-Vista on the Map
Where Bay-O-Vista sits, with the streets and places around it.
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Homes for Sale in Bay-O-Vista
Current listings in Bay-O-Vista, updated from the MLS.
Bay-O-Vista Single Family Home Prices
Sales through September 30, 2026
Few sales, weak data. Bay-O-Vista had only 16 single-family sales in the last 12 months. Too little data means the numbers are weak, and weak numbers can misrepresent the market: one or two homes can swing every chart on this page. Read them as a rough guide, not a firm picture.
$1,175,000
Median sold price
9.6% down from the 12 months before
$1,204,556
Average sold price
5.3% down from the 12 months before
$1,509,000
Highest sold price
Sold January 6, 2026
16
Homes sold
Single-family homes
Median price by quarter
The middle sold price for each of the last eight full quarters. Each quarter is only about 4 sales, so a few homes can move it. Hover a dot for the quarter's sales count.
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Sale price vs. list price
The list price is what a home is advertised for. The sale price is what it sold for. Over 100% means homes sold for more than the list price. Last 12 months, 16 sales.
- $1,116,552
- Average list price
- $1,204,555
- Average sale price
- 21
- Average days on market
The middle sale took 13 days; a few slow ones pull the average up.
On average, homes sold for 7.9% above their list price.
How hot is the market?
How competitive buying is in Bay-O-Vista right now, from how homes actually sold.
Market temperature
56Warm
Homes in Bay-O-Vista sold for about 107.9% of their list price, and the middle sale took 13 days.
How it is scored: half comes from how far above list price homes sold (100% scores zero, 125% or more scores full) and half from how fast they sold (45 days scores zero, 5 days or fewer scores full). Both come from the MLS numbers on this page. It is a gauge we calculate, not an official industry score, and it changes as each month’s sales come in.
Price by number of bedrooms
Median sold price by bedroom count over the last 12 months. Few 5-bedroom homes sell here, so read that one with care.
Bigger bubble = more homes sold. The number inside is how many.
Homes sold by price range
Where the last 12 months of sales landed.
- Under $750K00%
- $750K to $1M425%
- $1M to $1.25M531%
- $1.25M to $1.5M531%
- $1.5M and up213%
Price range by number of bedrooms
The lowest and highest sold price for each bedroom count over the last 12 months, with the median marked between them. The bar runs from the cheapest sale to the most expensive, so condition, lot and street explain most of the spread.
2 bedrooms (0 sold)
No sales
3 bedrooms (10 sold)
Median $1.1M$894K to $1.5M
4 bedrooms (5 sold)
Median $1.27M$995K to $1.51M
5+ bedrooms (1 sold)
Median $1.4M$1.4M to $1.4M
lowest sale highest sale median
These numbers count single-family homes only. Condos, townhouses and attached homes are left out. They are the single-family homes that closed in Bay-O-Vista, from the MLS. A neighborhood this size can swing from one quarter to the next on a handful of sales, so these show where the market has been, not what your home will sell for. When doing neighborhood stats, it is imperative to use the correct boundaries, as overlapping into adjacent neighborhoods may skew results. These numbers cover only homes the MLS lists under Bay-O-Vista. Want the numbers for your street? Ask Tanja.
Source: Bridge MLS, through IDX Broker. Based on closed sales listed under the Bay-O-Vista area in the MLS. List price and days on market: Bridge MLS, for the same sales. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.
Living in Bay-O-Vista
What it is like on the ground in Bay-O-Vista: getting around, errands, nature and schools, from Local Logic.
When was Bay-O-Vista built?
Bay-O-Vista was built out in the decades after World War II. The first homes went up in the late 1940s, and most of the growth came in the 1950s and 1960s. The neighborhood was designed around the hills, with airy homes, big windows, patios, and views wherever the lot allowed. Many homes were custom or semi-custom, built one at a time rather than as identical tract houses.
What about Lake Chabot?
Lake Chabot, next door, has a longer story. The reservoir was built in 1874 and 1875 as a main water source for the East Bay, and it stayed closed to the public for 91 years. On June 18, 1966, the East Bay Regional Park District opened Lake Chabot Regional Park, after reaching an agreement with the water district that still owns the reservoir. Today the park has a marina and miles of trails, a short drive from most Bay-O-Vista streets.
What kind of homes are in Bay-O-Vista?
Expect mid-century homes, many of them ranches and split-levels, on mid-sized to larger lots that follow the slope. Attached garages, landscaped yards, and the occasional backyard pool are common. Because many homes were built individually, styles and floor plans vary more from house to house than in the flatland tracts. The views are the headline, and on a clear day some homes look across the whole Bay.
What should you look for in a Bay-O-Vista home? The hills are the point, and they come with trade-offs. Count the stairs from the street to the front door, look at how steep the driveway is, and think about how that will feel on an ordinary day, then weigh it against what you want in a home. On a sloped lot, check the drainage and any retaining walls, and read the inspection reports closely. It's also worth looking up the address on the state's fire hazard severity zone map, since the 2025 maps placed some San Leandro areas in High and Moderate zones, which can affect insurance and building rules.
What schools are near Bay-O-Vista?
Bay-O-Vista has no school up in the hills, but several are a short drive down. Jefferson Elementary School and San Leandro High School are on Bancroft Avenue, and McKinley Elementary School is on East 14th Street, all in the San Leandro Unified School District. Assumption School, a private school for kindergarten through grade 8, is on 136th Avenue. School boundaries don't follow neighborhood names, so check the district's boundary map for any address you're considering. The San Leandro page lists the public and private schools across the city.
Can you add on to a Bay-O-Vista home?
Often, yes, but plan for review. The City of San Leandro protects panoramic views in the San Leandro hills by limiting the height of new homes and additions and by asking for public input when new homes and major additions are proposed. The City's General Plan names Bay-O-Vista as one of the hillside neighborhoods these rules are meant to protect. If you're buying with a second story or a big addition in mind, check with the City's planning staff first.
What is nearby?
Lake Chabot Regional Park is the big one, with its lake, marina, and trails. Downtown San Leandro and East 14th Street are a short drive down the hill.
How do you get around from Bay-O-Vista?
Interstate 580 runs along the bottom of the hills, so most Bay-O-Vista streets are a few minutes from the freeway. Both of San Leandro's BART stations, Downtown San Leandro and Bay Fair, are a short drive away. Most day-to-day trips from the hills start with a drive down.
What should sellers in Bay-O-Vista know?
San Leandro charges its own transfer tax, 1.1% of the sale, on top of Alameda County's. Whether a sewer lateral certificate is needed depends on which agency serves the address. If a home is in a High fire hazard severity zone on the state's map, the sale also includes a routine defensible space inspection, which looks at how plants and brush are kept around the house; the Alameda County Fire Department handles these for San Leandro. My San Leandro home selling page explains the steps.
What draws buyers to Bay-O-Vista?
Buyers who look at Bay-O-Vista are usually drawn to its Bay views, its larger lots and custom homes, its winding hillside streets, and having Lake Chabot's trails right next door.
Why do homeowners sell in Bay-O-Vista?
Homeowners move on for all kinds of reasons including (but not limited to): upsizing to a second or third home, divorce, relocating for work, or the passing of a family member.
Work with an agent who knows East Bay hillside homes
Tanja Odzak knows what to check on a sloped lot, from retaining walls to drainage, and how a San Leandro sale works. If you're weighing a move to Bay-O-Vista, that's worth a conversation.
What is Bay-O-Vista?
Tanja Odzak is a Top East Bay Realtor with eXp Realty, helping buyers and sellers in San Leandro and across the East Bay. Bay-O-Vista is a hillside neighborhood in eastern San Leandro, above Interstate 580 and below Lake Chabot. Its homes sit on winding streets and sloped lots, and many look out over the city toward San Francisco Bay, a view the name nods to.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Bay-O-Vista?
In the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price of a single-family home in Bay-O-Vista was $1,175,000 and the average was $1,204,556, based on 16 sales. The highest sale was $1,509,000. These numbers count single-family homes only, with no condos, townhouses or attached homes.
How fast do homes sell in Bay-O-Vista?
Single-family homes in Bay-O-Vista that sold in the 12 months through September 2026 spent an average of 21 days on the market, and the middle sale took 13 days.
Do homes in Bay-O-Vista sell above the list price?
In the 12 months through September 2026, single-family homes in Bay-O-Vista sold for about 107.9% of their list price on average, which is 7.9% above the list price. The average list price was $1,116,552 and the average sale price was $1,204,555.
Is Bay-O-Vista a competitive market?
Our market temperature for Bay-O-Vista is 56 out of 100, which reads "Warm". It combines how far above list price homes sold with how fast they sold, in the 12 months through September 2026.
Where is Bay-O-Vista in San Leandro?
Bay-O-Vista is in the San Leandro hills, east of Interstate 580 and below Lake Chabot Regional Park.
When were Bay-O-Vista's homes built?
The first homes went up in the late 1940s, and most of the growth came in the 1950s and 1960s, many as custom or semi-custom homes.
Do Bay-O-Vista homes have views?
Many do. The neighborhood was designed around views of the city and the Bay wherever the lot allowed.
Can I add a second story to a Bay-O-Vista home?
Possibly, but the City limits the height of new homes and additions in the hills to protect views, and major additions go through public review. Check with the City's planning staff before you count on it.
Is Bay-O-Vista in a fire hazard severity zone?
Some San Leandro areas are in High or Moderate zones on the 2025 state maps. Check the specific address on the state's map or the City's map viewer.
How close is Lake Chabot to Bay-O-Vista?
Lake Chabot Regional Park borders the neighborhood, a short drive from most Bay-O-Vista streets.
Which schools are closest to Bay-O-Vista?
Jefferson Elementary School and San Leandro High School on Bancroft Avenue are a short drive down the hill, with McKinley Elementary on East 14th Street.
