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291 Lester Ave
291 Lester Ave,
Oakland,
CA
94606
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About 291 Lester Ave Oakland, CA 94606
City of Oakland Alameda County South of Lake Merritt, Parkway District Cross streets are Lester St. and Acton Place 1 mile to Lake Merritt BART Lake Merritt is only a few steps away from your front door. Walk to Parkway Commercial district for Lucky's Super Market, Merritt Bakery, and many other great businesses The Lakeshore/Grand shopping district is nearby also. Walk to Lake Merritt, Farmer’s Market, Grand Lake shops, restaurants, bars, coffee houses, and Grand Lake Theaters, Parkway Theater, Merritt Bakery, Saturday Farmers Market, AC Transit commuter bus route, and the beautiful parks and trails surrounding Lake Merritt Near highways 580, 880, 13, 24, and 80 Close to Downtown and Jack London Square Bus stops for AC Transit nearby on Lakeshore Ave.
291 Lester Ave is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94606 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Eat In Kitchen
- Tile Floor In Kitchen And Bath
- Real Stone Countertop
- Tile Floor
- Lots Of Closet Space
- Restored Vintage Hardwood Floors
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
Heating
Kitchen
- Heating
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
Location
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Cleveland Heights is a quiet neighborhood nestled along the eastern shore of Lake Merritt, providing residents with easy access to over three miles of waterfront parks. Work out on the steps at Cleveland Cascade, view the lake at Pine Knoll Park, or visit the Pergola at Lake Merritt for a yoga class. Cleveland Heights has a variety of rental options available including apartments, condos, townhomes, and Mediterranean-style houses. The neighborhood is mainly residential, but there are restaurants and coffee shops scattered throughout the area. Cleveland Heights is also directly south of Grand Lake, which is known for its dynamic dining scene. For even more options for shopping, dining, and entertainment, Cleveland Heights is just two miles from Downtown Oakland.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
291 Lester Ave is within 3 minutes or 1.3 miles from Laney College. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
407 Students
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Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
347 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
272 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
259 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K
96 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
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Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Oakland include Lake Merritt Station, located 1.3 miles from 291 Lester Ave. 291 Lester Ave is near Metro Oakland International, located 9.0 miles or 15 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 24.1 miles or 37 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.2 mi |
| Drive: | 19 min | 11.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 11.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.0 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 37 min | 24.1 mi |
Time and distance from 291 Lester Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
291 Lester Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Lakeside Park
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Oakland Museum of California
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Rotary Nature Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Lakeside Park Garden Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
291 Lester Ave has 5 parks within 1.2 miles, including Lakeside Park, Oakland Museum of California, and Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
291 Lester Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is Highland Hospital which is 1.6 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.1 mi |
291 Lester Ave is 4.7 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.
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291 Lester Ave
Oakland, CA 94606