Melanie Tan
DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
Data through May 2026
Old City offers real opportunities for buyers, and the balance keeps tilting their way:
Based on 9 homes sold in May 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Enough to see the trend, but individual sales still move the median. Updated weekly.
Data through May 2026
See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Old City.
Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.
Old City, Oakland is a buyer's market. Extended market times, price reductions, and motivated sellers give buyers strong negotiating leverage. Well-structured offers below asking can succeed here.
At $560K, Old City, Oakland's median sits about 70% below the Bay Area average of $1.85M. Old City, Oakland is among the most accessible parts of the Bay Area.
Within Oakland, this area trades about 40% below the city-wide median of $928K.
Old City, Oakland is a buyer's market:
Buyer strategy: well-structured offers below asking can succeed here.
At $560K with 20% down at 6.49%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $3,595:
HOA fees are extra. Condo buyers typically budget an additional $300 to $700 per month for HOA, and townhome HOAs run $200 to $500.
→“Mel did an amazing job helping us buy our first home. When we first met her, we had done literally zero of the steps needed to buy a house, and 28 days later we closed.”
“I work in commercial real estate with many different agents and I can proudly say that Mel is above the rest.”
“Working with Mel was the best decision I made in my home-buying journey. She was incredibly patient, taking the time to explain every detail of the process to me.”
“Mel did an incredible job helping me find and purchase my first home! She was very responsive, professional, and knowledgeable.”
“Working with Mel was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We were immediately impressed by her active listening and her ability to translate our needs.”
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