Moving to Ashland, CA

About Ashland

Ashland is an unincorporated census-designated place in Alameda County between San Leandro and Hayward, along the Mission Boulevard/East 14th Street corridor. A community, it offers relatively affordable East Bay housing with quick freeway access and proximity to BART.

Home prices in Ashland

The median listing price in Ashland is $639,500.

Top places in Ashland

• The "Ashland" community identifier mural on the I-238 overpass at Mission Boulevard (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Ashland Community Center and park.
• East 14th Street/Mission Boulevard commercial corridor.
• Nearby Lake Chabot Regional Park — reservoir, trails, and fishing (short drive east).
• San Leandro Creek Trail access.

Commuting from Ashland

• BART: Bay Fair station (San Leandro) is the closest (Green/Orange lines) — roughly 35–40 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• AC Transit service along East 14th Street/Mission Boulevard.
• Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via I-238/I-880 and the Bay Bridge: ~30–50 minutes (longer at peak).

Schools in Ashland

Public schools: San Lorenzo Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Ashland FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Ashland, CA?
  The median listing price in Ashland is $639,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Ashland, CA?
  BART: Bay Fair station (San Leandro) is the closest (Green/Orange lines) — roughly 35–40 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• Which school district serves Ashland, CA?
  Ashland is served by San Lorenzo Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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