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Island City
The West End of Alameda has risen from its humble beginnings as a low-lying marshland off Oakland and grown into the “Island City.” Once a peninsula of Oakland, it became an Island when a canal was dredged in 1902, separating Alameda from the mainland. Island City‘s residents have maintained a grounded attitude about daily life, which Rudy Gonzalez, a realtor with Red Oak Realty, says comes from the area’s history as a working-class neighborhood. “It’s a very kick-back, non-confrontational lifestyle,” says Gonzalez. “They’re separated from Oakland by this giant tunnel, and [Once you pass through] It’s like you’re in a different era. It used to be people who hammered nails and hauled in nets full of fish. There are still grandkids of people who built the island living [in Alameda].”
West Alameda is a beautiful island city surrounded by the sparkling waters of the San Francisco.
West Alameda has a canal section with beautiful homes around the waterway.
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A mix of old and new
Queen Anne and Victorian homes date back to the 19th century in Island City. These original Alameda homes and the contemporary craftsmen and bungalows that have popped up since tend to go for between $750,000 and $1 million. West Alameda’s streets are lined with sidewalks and some light tree cover. The houses are generally close together, with minimal front lawns and narrow backyards, and most of the bungalows are made of beige stucco.
West Alameda is famous for its stunning collection of Victorian homes.
Apartments offers a stunning panoramic view of the San Francisco Bay located in West Alameda CA.
West Alameda is known for it's contemporary craftsmen and bungalow style homes.
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Webster Street eats
Hungry locals head to Webster Street, where most of the area's restaurants are located. “It’s a bit of a throw-back,” says Gonzalez. “There’s a lot of independent and family-owned restaurants.” The sounds of chatting diners spill onto the street from the outdoor seating area at Kitchen of Alameda, where patrons eagerly await roast pork clay pots, stuffed tofu and plates of crispy chicken. Down Webster Street, dog walkers can stop by SIGNAL Coffee Roasters for a cup of coffee and get treats for their furry companions.
Webster Street retail scene boasts small independent boutiques located in West Alameda CA.
in West Alameda Kitchen of Alameda is a popular restaurant serving delicious Chinese dishes.
SIGNAL Coffee Roasters in West Alameda is the spot for a cup of morning coffee.
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A day by the beach
Crab Cove is one of the area’s most popular outdoor areas, with its own visitors center and a ton of amenities for visitors to enjoy. The cove draws people in to practice yoga on the shoreline or splash around in the surf. Popular with people living in Alameda since the 1880s, it’s part of Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach, where visitors can throw frisbees at the beach’s dog park, build sand castles on the beach, or play tennis to the backdrop of the San Francisco Bay on the Alameda public tennis courts.
Surfers and fishermen love West Alameda for outdoor adventures.
Offering stunning views of the Bay Area Skyline located in West Alameda.
There is a beautiful paved bike path through West Alameda in Crab Cover Park.
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Events across the area
Parks across the city are the site of most city events, and these greenspaces bring residents together for monthly movie nights during the warmer month, dance parties and sand castle and sculpture contests.
The Alameda Farmer's Market in West Alameda is a popular place to enjoy the weekend.
Residents of West Alameda can enjoy live music at the Alameda Farmers Market.
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Alameda Unified School District
Students in the area are part of the Alameda Unified School District, which has an A rating on Niche. “People who move here say nine out of ten schools are good,” Gonzalez says. School-aged kids have over a dozen schools to choose from. They can start at Amelia Earhart Elementary School, which has an A rating on Niche, and continue at A-rated Lincoln Middle School. A-rated Encinal Junior/Senior High School completed a $50 million renovation of the campus in 2021. This brought students updated classrooms, lab spaces, and outdoor learning areas.
There are about 630 students enrolled at Amelia Earhart School in Alameda.
Alameda's Lincoln Middle School has about 850 students enrolled.
Encinal High School is a co-educational public high school located in West Alameda.
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Getting around Alameda
Alameda has two ferries that can get across San Francisco Bay. Commuters can take the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge into downtown San Francisco, about 13 miles away. AC Transit offers residents routes around the city and into San Francisco. Alameda's unique geographic history means that residents need to be vigilant about potential flood risks, which can affect housing insurance, roadways, and other aspects of daily life in Island City.
Alameda has two ferries that can get across San Francisco Bay.
West Alameda has many public bus stops around Alameda serving the community.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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West Alameda Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Alameda, Alameda sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in West Alameda, Alameda over the last 12 months is $1,080,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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