Your Guide to Buying a Home in Oakley, CA

Buying a Home in Oakley, California

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Oakley is located in Contra Costa County

Population: 25,619 LOCATION
Oakley is situated on the northeast side of beautiful Mount Diablo State Recreation Area in East Contra Costa County, part of the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. The city is located along State Highway 4 in a growth corridor that includes Pittsburgh, Antioch and Brentwood. California's San Joaquin Delta lies on the northern edge of town, with local marinas for boating access. The commerce and culture of San Francisco is 55 miles west, and California's state capitol, Sacramento, is 55 miles northeast.

BRIEF OVERVIEW
The name Oakley was derived from the abundance of oak woodlands covering the landscape. Oakley's sandy soil allowed almond trees and logan berries to thrive and gave way to a prosperous fruit and almond industry. The City's roots are deep-seated in an agricultural industry, which helps the community retain its small town character. Its terrain is crisscrossed by charming vineyards, country lanes and rolling orchards. In celebration of its agricultural past, the City celebrates the annual Oakley Almond Festival, which draws thousands of visitors from throughout the Bay Area. Some years ago, the expansion of the freeway opened up East Contra Costa County and Oakley was transformed from a farming community to a bedroom community. Today, Oakley is populated by many young families seeking affordable housing and proximity to the Delta. The rapid population growth has dramatically changed the character of the local workforce, which is now much more diverse and on average, more highly skilled than it was 15 years ago. This growth led residents in November 1998 to vote for incorporation; thus Oakley became Contra Costa County's newest city, effective date July 1, 1999.

COMMERCE
Oakley is seeking new businesses for its Light Industrial Area, located in the western part of Oakley, within one block of Highways 4 and 160- Parcels in the 220-acre area range from 0.22 to 36.76 acres. Seven sites boast complete infrastructure. Commercial retail developments, including some well-known chains and fast food restaurants, have developed in Oakley, along State Highway 4/Main Street. Opportunities exist here for restaurants, convenience and visitor retail stores, auto service centers, and office facilities.

HOUSING
Oakley added 1,800 new housing units between 1990 and 1995. Single-family homes in a variety of neighborhoods start in the low $100,000$ for starter homes. Custom homes in upscale neighborhoods are available at $300,000 and up. Access to four golf courses, numerous regional parks and hiking trails, and boating on the Delia make Oakley an exceptional place to live.

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
Oakley is located at the edge of a world-class transportation center-the San Francisco Bay Area. The city sits near the junction of State Highways 4 and 160, which provide access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Stockton and Sacramento. Three hub airports are located less than 60 miles away (Oakland, San Francisco, and Sacramento) and a general aviation airport is located just 12 miles south in Byron. Seven ports are located nearby. The largest of these, Oakland, is Just 40 miles from Oakley, and accounts for nearly five percent of U.S. exports. Burlington Northern Santa Fe offers rail service west to Richmond and east to San Joaquin's County. Bus service is provided by Tri-Delta Transit, which connects with Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), the light rail service covering most of the Bay Area.

RECREATION AND CULTURE
The area is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Hikers, bikers and nature lovers enjoy an abundance of parks, including Mount Diablo State Park, Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Big Break Wetlands Area, Contra Loma Regional Parks, and the DeAnza Recreational Trail System, to name a few. There are four local public golf courses in addition to strategically located ball fields, swimming pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, and play areas. Water sports abound with more than 1,000 miles of California's San Joaquin Delta literally at your doorstep. San Francisco, with its endless cultural opportunities, is just a short drive towards the shore.