San Leandro · Neighborhood guide
Old San Leandro
Old San Leandro: the city's oldest homes, some from the 1890s, near the old courthouse site, Casa Peralta, and downtown BART. A guide from Tanja Odzak.
Where is Old San Leandro?
Old San Leandro sits at the heart of the original townsite, between East 14th Street and the Downtown San Leandro BART station, along both sides of Washington Avenue. The townsite was laid out beginning in 1855 with San Leandro Creek as its northern edge, and the streets around Estudillo Avenue, Clarke Street, Davis Street, and Hays Street still hold much of what remains from the town's early decades.
At a glance: In the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price of a single-family home in Old San Leandro was $631,500, across 6 sales. Homes sold for about 105.3% of their list price, and the middle sale took 11 days on the market.
Old San Leandro on the Map
Where Old San Leandro sits, with the streets and places around it.
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Homes for Sale in Old San Leandro
Current listings in Old San Leandro, updated from the MLS.
Old San Leandro Single Family Home Prices
Sales through September 30, 2026
Few sales, weak data. Old San Leandro had only 6 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.
$631,500
Median sold price
22.7% down from the 12 months before
$668,000
Average sold price
14.2% down from the 12 months before
$800,000
Highest sold price
Sold February 19, 2026
6
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 2 sales, so a few homes can move it. Hover a dot for the quarter's sales count.
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’25Q2
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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, 6 sales.
- $634,165
- Average list price
- $668,000
- Average sale price
- 9
- Average days on market
The middle sale took 11 days; a few slow ones pull the average up.
On average, homes sold for 5.3% above their list price.
How hot is the market?
How competitive buying is in Old San Leandro right now, from how homes actually sold.
Market temperature
53Warm
Homes in Old San Leandro sold for about 105.3% of their list price, and the middle sale took 11 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 $750K467%
- $750K to $1M233%
- $1M to $1.25M00%
- $1.25M to $1.5M00%
- $1.5M and up00%
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 (5 sold)
Median $625K$580K to $765K
3 bedrooms (0 sold)
No sales
4 bedrooms (1 sold)
Median $800K$800K to $800K
5+ bedrooms (0 sold)
No sales
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 Old San Leandro, 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 Old San Leandro. Want the numbers for your street? Ask Tanja.
Source: Bridge MLS, through IDX Broker. Based on closed sales listed under the Old San Leandro 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 Old San Leandro
What it is like on the ground in Old San Leandro: getting around, errands, nature and schools, from Local Logic.
What happened here in San Leandro's early years?
San Leandro was the Alameda County seat from 1856 until 1873, and the county courthouse stood at Clarke and Davis Streets. The 1868 Hayward earthquake destroyed it, and the county seat later moved to Oakland. San Leandro incorporated as a city in 1872, and from 1876 to 1939 its city hall stood at 250 Davis Street, before city offices moved to their current home on East 14th Street.
Industry arrived with the railroad. Inventor Daniel Best bought a home at 1315 Clarke Street in 1886, and his Best Agricultural Works built farm machinery that gave the town its first large, steady payroll. His son, C. L. "Leo" Best, later merged the company with Holt Manufacturing to form Caterpillar Tractor. The Best Building at East 14th Street and Estudillo Avenue, with its white terra cotta front and clock, is still the symbolic center of downtown.
Which historic buildings are in and around Old San Leandro?
The Alta Mira Club at 561 Lafayette Avenue, built in 1860 as the home of Ygnacio Peralta, is the only building still standing in San Leandro confirmed to predate the city's 1872 incorporation. It has been a California Historical Landmark since 1937 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Casa Peralta, at 384 West Estudillo Avenue, was built in 1901 and remodeled in 1926 into a Spanish-style villa; it is now the city's historic house museum and is also on the National Register. The Masonic Temple Building on East 14th Street was dedicated in 1910.
The City's History Walk links many of these sites with markers along East 14th Street, Estudillo Avenue, and nearby streets, and it's a good way to get to know the neighborhood before you buy.
What kind of homes are in Old San Leandro?
Old San Leandro has the city's oldest housing: homes from the 1890s and early 1900s, bungalows, and Craftsman homes, with some townhomes and newer infill closer to downtown and BART. Much of the early town was lost over the years to earthquakes, fires, and demolition, so the older homes that remain are worth knowing about.
What should you look for in an Old San Leandro home? A home that is more than 100 years old comes with old-home issues, so read the inspection reports closely. Electrical panels and knob and tube wiring may not have been updated, or fully updated. Over the decades, different owners cared for their homes to different extents, so condition can vary a lot from one house to the next. Older layouts don't always fit modern living, so think about if you're good with it or if it's something you might want to consider changing.
Planning a big remodel? San Leandro's Historic Preservation Ordinance applies to buildings and trees on the City's historic registry. For those, permits to demolish, move, or substantially change the structure go to the City's Library-Historical Commission for a recommendation, and a demolition can be delayed. If the home you're considering is on the registry, check with the City before you plan major work.
What schools are near Old San Leandro?
Old San Leandro has no school inside the old townsite, but several are a short drive away. Washington Elementary School is on Dutton Avenue and McKinley Elementary School is on East 14th Street. Bancroft Middle School and San Leandro High School are on Bancroft Avenue, and Halkin Elementary School and John Muir Middle School are on Williams Street. All are part of the San Leandro Unified School District. 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.
What is nearby?
Downtown San Leandro is right here, with shops and restaurants along East 14th Street. The Downtown San Leandro BART station is on the neighborhood's west side, and Estudillo Estates and Broadmoor are a short drive north. Marina Park and the shoreline are a few minutes west, and Lake Chabot Regional Park is a short drive east.
How do you get around from Old San Leandro?
This is the most connected part of the city. The Downtown San Leandro BART station is in the neighborhood, AC Transit buses run along East 14th Street, and Interstate 880 is a short drive west.
What should sellers in Old San Leandro 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. My San Leandro home selling page explains the steps.
What draws buyers to Old San Leandro?
Buyers who look at Old San Leandro are usually drawn to its older homes, its place in the city's history, and having downtown San Leandro and BART close by.
Why do homeowners sell in Old San Leandro?
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 San Leandro's oldest homes
Tanja Odzak knows what to check in a home that has stood for more than a century, from the wiring to the foundation, and how a San Leandro sale works. If you're weighing a move to Old San Leandro, that's worth a conversation.
What is Old San Leandro?
Tanja Odzak is a Top East Bay Realtor with eXp Realty, helping buyers and sellers in San Leandro and across the East Bay. Old San Leandro is the oldest part of the city, around the historic downtown. Some of its homes date back to the 1890s, and many of San Leandro's historic landmarks are within a few blocks of each other here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Old San Leandro?
In the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price of a single-family home in Old San Leandro was $631,500 and the average was $668,000, based on 6 sales. The highest sale was $800,000. These numbers count single-family homes only, with no condos, townhouses or attached homes.
How fast do homes sell in Old San Leandro?
Single-family homes in Old San Leandro that sold in the 12 months through September 2026 spent an average of 9 days on the market, and the middle sale took 11 days.
Do homes in Old San Leandro sell above the list price?
In the 12 months through September 2026, single-family homes in Old San Leandro sold for about 105.3% of their list price on average, which is 5.3% above the list price. The average list price was $634,165 and the average sale price was $668,000.
Is Old San Leandro a competitive market?
Our market temperature for Old San Leandro is 53 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.
What part of San Leandro is Old San Leandro?
Old San Leandro is the oldest part of the city, around the historic downtown, between East 14th Street and the Downtown San Leandro BART station, along both sides of Washington Avenue.
How old are the homes in Old San Leandro?
Some date back to the 1890s, making them among the oldest homes in the city.
What is the oldest building in San Leandro?
The Alta Mira Club at 561 Lafayette Avenue, built in 1860, is the only building in San Leandro confirmed to predate the city's 1872 incorporation.
Was San Leandro the Alameda County seat?
Yes, from 1856 until 1873. The 1868 Hayward earthquake destroyed the courthouse at Clarke and Davis Streets, and the county seat moved to Oakland.
Is Old San Leandro close to BART?
Yes. The Downtown San Leandro BART station is on the neighborhood's west side.
Are Old San Leandro homes covered by historic rules?
Only buildings on the City's historic registry. For those, major changes and demolitions go to the Library-Historical Commission for a recommendation. Check a specific home with the City.
Which schools are closest to Old San Leandro?
Washington Elementary on Dutton Avenue and McKinley Elementary on East 14th Street are close by, with Bancroft Middle School and San Leandro High School on Bancroft Avenue.
