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Athol Apartments

240 Athol Ave, Oakland, CA 94606

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About Athol Apartments

Sq footage not tracked or recorded. Input as estimate only, owner agent does not confirm accuracy. Applicant to confirm sq footage. City of Oakland Alameda County Highly desirable location Approximately 1.1 miles to Lake Merrit BART Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park are .3 miles away Walking distance to Grand Ave shops, theater and restaurants, Farmer’s Market, Lake Park, Downtown Oakland and Jack London Square Minutes to San Francisco, Berkeley, Hayward, and San Leandro Quick access to major highways 580, 80, 880, 24, and 13 Bus stops for AC Transit nearby on Park Blvd. Casual Carpool nearby at the intersection of Lakeshore and MacArthur St.

Athol Apartments 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

  • Huge Closets
  • Lots Of Cabinet Space
  • Private Balcony
  • Real Stone Countertops
  • New Carpet
  • Granite Countertops
  • Updated

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Apartment Features

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Granite Countertops

Smoke Free

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Carpet
  • Balcony

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Location
240 Athol Ave, Oakland,
CA 94606
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City - Oakland

Oakland sits on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, anchored by Lake Merritt—the nation's first official wildlife refuge—and backed by redwood-covered hills that stretch toward the horizon. As the county seat of Alameda County and a major port city, Oakland carries real economic weight in the Bay Area, drawing employers in technology, healthcare, logistics, and the arts. California College of the Arts and Mills College contribute to a strong creative and academic presence that shapes the city's character.

Neighborhoods here cover a wide range of personalities. Rockridge offers tree-lined streets and walkable retail along College Avenue, while Temescal draws those who want a lively, arts-forward atmosphere. Uptown sits close to the historic Fox Theater and Paramount Theatre, and Jack London Square puts residents at the waterfront with ferry access to San Francisco. The Oakland Hills neighborhoods like Montclair offer sweeping Bay views and proximity to regional parks.

Learn more about living in Oakland 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Ivy Hill Oakland, CA
Studio $1,469 $1,708
1 Bedroom $1,477 $2,112
2 Bedrooms $2,111 $2,712
3 Bedrooms $3,299 $3,276
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Laney College
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
College of Alameda
Drive: 9 min 3.4 mi
Athol Apartments is within 3 minutes or 1.2 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
Achieve Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
537 Students
Nearby
La Escuelita Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
274 Students
Nearby
Grades K-5
296 Students
Nearby
MetWest High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
237 Students
Nearby
St. Anthony School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
186 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 1.5 miles from Athol Apartments. Athol Apartments is near Metro Oakland International, located 8.9 miles or 15 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 24.2 miles or 37 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Fruitvale
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 10 min 5.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 5 min 1.9 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: 27 min 16.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 15 min 8.9 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 37 min 24.2 mi

Walkability Near Athol Apartments

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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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
Active
Soundscore™
71 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Athol Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Merritt Shopping Center
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Pacific Renaissance
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Old Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Athol Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 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
 Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Rotary Nature Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Lakeside Park Garden Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
 Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Oakland Museum of California
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Athol Apartments has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Lakeside Park, Oakland Museum of California, and Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Highland Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Athol Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is Highland Hospital which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 13 min 4.9 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 14 min 5.3 mi
Athol Apartments is 4.9 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.

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