About the neighborhood

Old San Leandro offers convenient access to diverse transportation options and features a generally flat terrain that supports bicycling, despite limited bike lanes. The neighborhood benefits from moderate transit connections with multiple nearby bus lines and accessible stations. Residents find many grocery stores and specialty shops close by, along with a variety of restaurants and cafes, ensuring a vibrant selection of dining and shopping opportunities. Educational institutions, including primary and high schools, are readily accessible within the area. Expansive green spaces provide pleasant places for relaxation and recreation. Housing options are varied, including apartments, townhouses, and single detached homes, suitable for diverse preferences.

Characteristics

Transportation

Old San Leandro allows homeowners to move around by several alternative modes of transportation. This part of the city is fairly transit friendly. More specifically, it is very easy to reach a nearby rapid transit station, including San Leandro on the Dublin/Pleasanton to Daly City, Berryessa/North San Jose to Richmond, Berryessa/North San Jose to Daly City, Daly City to Berryessa/North San Jose, Richmond to Berryessa/North San Jose, Daly City to Dublin/Pleasanton, Berryessa/North San José - Daly City, Dublin/Pleasanton - Daly City and Berryessa/North San José - Richmond, from the majority of homes in the neighborhood. Residents benefit from a few bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. Getting around as a pedestrian is also fairly convenient for property owners in this part of San Leandro; carrying out day-to-day needs is easy without a vehicle, and various businesses are rather close by. Despite the fact that it is an even ride to most locations, bicycling is occasionally difficult in Old San Leandro since there are a limited number of bike lanes.

Services

It is very often possible for house buyers in Old San Leandro to purchase general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Moreover, owing to over 50 restaurants and about 10 coffee shops, this neighborhood is a very good place in which to go out to eat. Residents benefit from a good number of clothing stores within a short distance. Regarding education, locals will appreciate that wherever their property is located in Old San Leandro, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Property owners have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Despite the somewhat busy feel, there are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Old San Leandro. Parks are especially well-spread out and there are approximately 10 of them close by for residents to enjoy, making it easy to get to them. Finally, many sections of this neighborhood are very calm and quiet, but some other areas can be noisy, especially.

Car friendly7.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.2

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly7.0

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk