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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 School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Lots Of Closet Space
  • Restored Vintage Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floor In Kitchen And Bath
  • Real Stone Countertop
  • Tile Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Apartment Features

Hardwood Floors

Granite Countertops

Heating

Kitchen

  • Heating
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors

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Location
291 Lester Ave, Oakland,
CA 94606
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Neighborhood

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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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Cleveland Heights Oakland, CA
Studio $1,889 $1,704
1 Bedroom $1,948 $2,101
2 Bedrooms $2,318 $2,706
3 Bedrooms $2,391 $3,263
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Laney College
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 7 min 2.2 mi
College of Alameda
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
Bella Vista Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
349 Students
Nearby
Grades K-5
296 Students
Nearby
La Escuelita Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
274 Students
Attendance Zone
MetWest High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
237 Students
Nearby
Starlite Child Development Center
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
32 Students
Nearby
St. Paul's Episcopal School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
365 Students
Nearby
Agnes Memorial Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Bayhill High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

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
Transit / Subway Distance
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
West Oakland
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 10 min 6.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 10 min 5.2 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 11 min 6.8 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 19 min 11.8 mi
Bayshore Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 26 min 16.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 15 min 9.0 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 37 min 24.1 mi

Walkability Near 291 Lester Ave Oakland, CA 94606

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 291 Lester Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Merritt Shopping Center
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Pacific Renaissance
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Old Oakland
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
291 Lester Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Lakeside Park
 Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
 Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Oakland Museum of California
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Rotary Nature Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Lakeside Park Garden Center
 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
Hospitals Distance
Highland Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
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
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 12 min 4.7 mi
Oakland Army Base
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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