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A vibrant downtown filled with history, businesses and homes on San Francisco Bay
Centrally located in the San Francisco Bay Area, on an island, downtown Alameda provides retail, restaurants, green spaces and distinct architectural styles. The densely populated area has become a vibrant business and entertainment district without losing its historic charm. Early 20th-century housing is tucked between businesses and light industry, and the city has a self-guided walking tour through the Park Street Historic Commercial District. “It has a really nice assortment of architectural styles, ranging from the Victorian age to moderns,” says David Gunderman, an associate broker with over 20 years of experience and co-founder of The Gunderman Group. “People value its strong sense of community. It’s also more or less a flat geography. It’s a terrific commute location.” Travelers can see San Francisco's skyline on the 16-mile journey into the city. Downtown Alameda is also 10 miles from Berkeley and 5 miles from Oakland.
Downtown Alameda's Park Street is a hub of life for the island of Alameda.
Downtown Alameda is home to some of the most beautiful bungalows in the Bay Area.
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Shopping and dining along the Tidal Canal
“Downtown Alameda is the perfect package. It’s flat, and people can get groceries on foot or by bicycle. We value mom and pop businesses, so big-box stores are only in a few spots,” says Michele Senitzer, founder of the Michele Senitzer Group, a top-producing team in the Bay Area for the past 12 years. “Downtown’s also a food destination. It’s a wonderful trip around the world. At Dragon Rouge, you can dine outdoors by the Park Street Bridge overlooking the estuary.” The restaurant makes Vietnamese dishes with local ingredients and has rotating seasonal specials. Ole’s Waffle Shop, an Alameda fixture since 1927, serves generous breakfast portions, including waffles as big as the plate they’re served on. Alameda Brewing has been crafting pilsners, IPAs and ales in the heart of downtown since 2015. It has weekly trivia nights and live music. Part of the Bridgeside Shopping Center, Nob Hill Foods provides groceries. The open-air mall also has a pet food store, a beauty supply and a half-dozen eateries.
In addition, the Park Street Historic Commercial District holds community events throughout the year. The annual Art & Wine Faire, which spans two days each July, is the city’s largest free festival. It features over 200 vendors selling food, crafts, wine and artwork. Another standout event is the Fourth of July parade. It’s one of the most popular nationwide, with an estimated attendance of 60,000 people every year.
Park Street in Downtown Alameda has an incredible selection of retail shops.
Ole's Waffle Shop in Downtown Alameda is a nearly 100-year-old Alameda institution.
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Green spaces and putting greens in downtown Alameda
Lincoln Park is located a few blocks from San Leandro Bay. Downtown’s largest green space has a myriad of activities, including bocce courts, several swimming pools, and the Harrison Recreation Center, a rentable event space. A playground keeps kids entertained, and everyone can have fun on the pickleball courts or multi-purpose athletic field. McKinley Park has been part of downtown Alameda since 1908. Adjacent to Alameda High School’s Thompson Field, the green space has a large playground, volleyball courts and a recreation center with basketball courts. South of downtown, the Corica Park Golf Course is an eco-friendly public area with habitats for pollinators, birds and fish on its 300 acres. It has three courses: the south, the north and the nine-hole Mif Albright Par-3 course.
Downtown Alameda's Corica Park is a public-access golf course with a rich history.
Downtown Alameda's Lincoln Park's baseball diamonds are used by local youth leagues.
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Diverse housing styles near San Leandro Bay
Downtown Alameda is filled with single-family homes and apartment complexes, many built from the 1910s to the 1930s. Craftsman bungalows, Tudor styles and Queen Annes are all represented. There are even scattered condominiums near Willow Street. Few homes have more than a small front or back lawn, but nearby parks provide room to run or swim. The area is well connected by sidewalks and gridded streets, helping residents and visitors quickly get from one place to another. Homes sell for a median price of $1.25 million after around three weeks, although the entire range begins at $775,000 and continues to $1.75 million, depending on the home’s age and square footage.
Downtown Alameda has quite a few Craftsman-style bungalows.
Downtown Alameda's historic residences are full of beautiful classic architecture.
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Highly rated schools with diverse programs
Edison Elementary School provides every student with a Chromebook for classwork and learning activities, while Lincoln Middle School offers choir, orchestra and STEM electives. Both schools earned an A rating from Niche. A-rated Alameda High School has five career pathways, including biotechnology, computer science and digital filmmaking.
Edison Elementary School in Downtown Alameda gets an A on Niche.
Downtown Alameda's Alameda High School is centrally located in the neighborhood.
Downtown Alameda's Lincoln Middle School is the top choice for locals.
Otis Elementary School Serves the Young Kids in Downtown Alameda.
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Century-old temples and other worship centers
Protestant and Catholic churches dot downtown, and several Buddhist worship centers are nearby. Founded in 1977, the Orgyen Dorje Den has been part of downtown Alameda since 2001. The temple hosts meditation and study sessions. The Buddhist Temple of Alameda has served downtown for over 100 years. It holds community dances and educational classes and is home to the Alameda Buddhist Women’s Association. This service organization works with food banks to provide the elderly with meals and coordinate food drives.
The beautiful 100 year old Buddhist Temple of Downtown Alameda has an aura of peace and calm.
Orgyen Dorje Den is a Tibetan Buddhist center in the Nyingma tradition in Downtown Alameda.
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Historic Park Street and connections to the mainland
Downtown is served by four bus routes that connect to Bay Area transit stations in Fruitvale and downtown Oakland, making travel more accessible. For those preferring to drive, downtown Alameda is connected to Oakland by bridges at Park Street, Fruitvale Avenue and High Street. The neighborhood’s main roadways include Encinal Avenue, Central Avenue and Broadway. All three have bike lanes for cyclists, and plentiful sidewalks make this an incredibly accessible neighborhood for pedestrians. Alameda Hospital is a few blocks off Encinal Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood, and the Metro Oakland International Airport is 6 miles away on Bay Farm Island.
Downtown Alameda is served by AC Transit's bus lines.
Downtown Alameda's bridges connect Alameda island to the mainland of Oakland.
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Flooding factors
The city of Alameda is a tiny island in the San Francisco Bay. While this does increase the chance of flooding, the city has implemented over 200 anti-flood measures, including levees, channels and sea walls.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Downtown Alameda Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Alameda, Alameda sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Alameda, Alameda over the last 12 months is $1,346,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Recently remodeled tri-level 4BR/2.5BA duplex residence ideally located just off Central Avenue, near Washington Park and the scenic Crab Cove shoreline. This spacious home features a living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and an updated kitchen with a peninsula for additional prep space and casual seating, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, abundant cabinetry, and stainless steel
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