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2538 Highland Ave

2538 Highland Ave, Oakland, CA 94606

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  • Built in 1907
  • 1 unit/2 stories

About 2538 Highland Ave Oakland, CA 94606

Experience Oakland living at 2538 Highland Ave. This property is situated in the Highland Terrace area of Oakland. From amenities to floor plan options, the professional leasing staff is excited to help you find the best floor plan for your lifestyle. It's time to find your new home. Contact or stop by the 2538 Highland Ave leasing office to schedule a tour.

2538 Highland Ave is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94606 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.

Location
2538 Highland Ave, Oakland,
CA 94606
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Neighborhood

Ten minutes east of downtown Oakland between the MacArthur and Nimitz Freeways, Highlands Terrace is a historic neighborhood full of antique homes and vibrant character. Small bodega-type grocery stores can be found throughout the community, making it a breeze to walk down the street for day-to-day necessities.

Locals have several options for outdoor fun with recreation facilities such as Morgan Plaza and Manzanita Recreation Center on the northeast side and San Antonio Park to the southwest. With Highlands Hospital just across 14th Avenue to the north, Highland Terrace is an excellent location for healthcare workers.

Manzanita Community School and Roosevelt Middle School are just a couple of blocks away, allowing students to walk to school quickly and safely. Downtown Oakland is close at hand, and the cafes and nightlife of the Dimond District is only a few blocks to the northeast.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Highland Terrace Oakland, CA
Studio $729 $1,708
1 Bedroom $1,243 $2,112
2 Bedrooms $1,118 $2,712
3 Bedrooms $1,517 $3,276
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Laney College
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
Mills College
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
2538 Highland Ave is within 5 minutes or 2.2 miles from Laney College. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Melrose Leadership Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
722 Students
Nearby
Achieve Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
537 Students
Nearby
Opportunity Academy
Public High School
Grades 9-12
175 Students
Nearby
Oakland Charter High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
330 Students
Nearby
Agnes Memorial Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Redwood Day School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
421 Students
Nearby
Grades K-5
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Oakland include Fruitvale, located 1.9 miles from 2538 Highland Ave. 2538 Highland Ave is near Metro Oakland International, located 8.1 miles or 14 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 25.2 miles or 38 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Fruitvale
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 11 min 6.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 10 min 6.2 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 11 min 7.8 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 20 min 12.8 mi
Bayshore Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 27 min 17.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 14 min 8.1 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 38 min 25.2 mi

Walkability Near 2538 Highland Ave Oakland, CA 94606

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

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 2538 Highland Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Dimond Retail Center
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Fruitvale Village
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Fruitvale Public Market
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
2538 Highland Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Lakeside Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Morcom Rose Garden
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Oakland Museum of California
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Rotary Nature Center
 Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Lakeside Park Garden Center
 Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
2538 Highland Ave has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Lakeside Park, Rotary Nature Center, and Oakland Museum of California.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Highland Hospital
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
2538 Highland Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 15 min 6.1 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 16 min 7.3 mi
2538 Highland Ave is 6.1 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.
 
 
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Does 2538 Highland Ave have in-unit laundry?

2538 Highland Ave 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 2538 Highland Ave?

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

Is parking available at 2538 Highland Ave?

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Is 2538 Highland Ave pet-friendly?

2538 Highland Ave does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does 2538 Highland Ave have move-in specials?

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