Vista Estero

285 8th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

check_circleVerified for 2019 by Connor Bailey, Joshua Cappell
Rent Beds Baths SqFt
$605 - 1,511 per Month 1 - 2 Beds 1 Bath 596 - 819 Sq Ft
check_circle  Senior (62+)
check_circle  Affordable

This property is currently under construction.

Vista Estero will complete construction in late 2020.

Vista Estero at Brooklyn Basin provides 110 affordable apartment homes for seniors in Oakland with a mix of 1- and 2-bedroom units. The affordable community part of a larger mixed-use district that includes retail, parks, and open spaces, and over 3,000 new homes for all generations, all income levels, and people from all walks of life.

Dave's Thoughts On Vista Estero

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Vista Estero does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 40/60 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 40% of its units for families and individuals earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with lower incomes. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

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Vista Estero Amenities

  • Computer Lab
  • Community Room
  • Resident Service Coordinator
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Courtyard

Units at Vista Estero

Unit (Bd/Ba) Ft2 Rent
One Bedroom (1/1) 596ft2 $605 $1,259
Two Bedroom (2/1) 819ft2 $726 $1,511

Income Qualification for Vista Estero

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
AMI* 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people
50% AMI for LIHTC Units $51,800 / year $59,200 / year $66,600 / year $73,950 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units $51,800 / year $59,200 / year $66,600 / year $73,950 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units $62,160 / year $71,040 / year $79,920 / year $88,740 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Vista Estero

Does Vista Estero have a waiting list?

Vista Estero probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Vista Estero?

We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.

What property management company manges Vista Estero?

Vista Estero is managed by MidPen Housing headquartered in Foster City, CA.

In addition to Vista Estero, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Oakland?

In addition to Vista Estero, we list 244 other affordable properties in Oakland. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 13137 affordable units in Oakland.

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Rent observations may change. We encourage users to verify rents and eligiblity requirements directly with the property.

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