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1520 Willow St

1520 Willow St, Alameda, CA 94501

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Highlights

  • Controlled Access
  • Fireplace

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 500 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 600 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 1,000 SF Not Available
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 1,100 SF Not Available

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Property Information

  • Built in 1895
  • 5 units/2 stories

About 1520 Willow St Alameda, CA 94501

Experience Alameda living at 1520 Willow St. You'll find this community on Willow St. in Alameda. Let the leasing team show you everything this community has in store. Come see 1520 Willow St today.

1520 Willow St is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94501 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Controlled Access
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Online Services
  • Walk-Up

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Freezer

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
Location
1520 Willow St, Alameda,
CA 94501
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

The Bay Area island of Alameda may be small, but its downtown area is packed with the amenities and character you’d expect of a bigger city. Downtown Alameda is located on the island’s east side and provides views of the Oakland hills and nature preserves, as well as the beautiful bay.

Spanish-style houses and apartments are packed in the downtown island landscape, providing colorful setting for families and professionals alike. Locals flock to Park St. for an incredible array of restaurants, shops, and attractions, including the Alameda Museum and Red Door art gallery.

Although all of Alameda is easy to reach, Downtown Alameda is an ideal spot for experiencing the rest of the city, and the Bay Area as a whole. Alameda also has excellent service thanks to BART.

Learn more about living in Downtown Alameda 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Downtown Alameda Alameda, CA
Studio $1,551 $2,097
1 Bedroom $1,924 $2,461
2 Bedrooms $2,189 $2,928
3 Bedrooms $1,953 $3,558

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 383 Sq Ft $1,800 $3,142 $5,256
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 668 Sq Ft $2,100 $2,325 $2,600
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 863 Sq Ft $2,630 $3,210 $3,500
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1570 Sq Ft $3,400 $3,475 $3,550
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1150 Sq Ft $4,600 — —
Amenities
  • Controlled Access
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Online Services
  • Walk-Up
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
College of Alameda
Drive: 8 min 2.7 mi
Laney College
Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 12 min 5.2 mi
1520 Willow St is within 8 minutes or 2.7 miles from College of Alameda. It is also near Laney College and Lincoln University, Oakland.
Schools
Achieve Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
537 Students
Nearby
Love Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
498 Students
Attendance Zone
Melrose Leadership Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
722 Students
Nearby
Bella Vista Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
349 Students
Nearby
Will C. Wood Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
613 Students
Attendance Zone
Latitude 37.8 High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
389 Students
Nearby
Alameda High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,868 Students
Attendance Zone
Da Vinci Center for Gifted Children
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
14 Students
Nearby
St. Joseph Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
266 Students
Nearby
Applied Scholastics Academy, East Bay
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
3 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Alameda include Fruitvale, located 2.1 miles from 1520 Willow St. 1520 Willow St is near Metro Oakland International, located 4.9 miles or 11 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 27.2 miles or 42 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Fruitvale
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Coliseum
Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 16 min 8.9 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 17 min 10.6 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 24 min 14.8 mi
Bayshore Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 31 min 19.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 11 min 4.9 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 42 min 27.2 mi

Walkability Near 1520 Willow St Alameda, CA 94501

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1520 Willow St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Alameda Marketplace
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Park Street Landing
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
1520 Willow St has 2 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Crab Cove Visitor Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Crown Memorial State Beach
 Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
 Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi
Oakland Museum of California
 Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Jack London Square
 Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
1520 Willow St has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Crown Memorial State Beach, Crab Cove Visitor Center, and Jack London Square.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Alameda Hospital
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Highland Hospital
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
1520 Willow St has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Alameda Hospital which is 0.5 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 11 min 4.2 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station San Francisco
Drive: 12 min 4.3 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 17 min 7.5 mi
1520 Willow St has 3 military bases within 7.5 miles, the nearest is Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda which is 4.2 miles away and a 11 minute drive.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 1520 Willow St have in-unit laundry?

1520 Willow St does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at 1520 Willow St?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at 1520 Willow St?

Contact this property for parking details.

Is 1520 Willow St pet-friendly?

1520 Willow St does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does 1520 Willow St have move-in specials?

1520 Willow St is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

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