South Shore
934 Shorepoint Ct,
Alameda, CA 94501
Studio - 3 Beds $2,461 - $5,451
Californian Apartments
1940 Franciscan Way,
Alameda,
CA
94501
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LOCATED AT: 1940 Franciscan Way Alameda, CA 94501 The Californian Apartments Great location- we are close to: Alameda Beach, biking & walking trails- Around the corner! South Shore Shopping Center – Just 2 blocks away Schools: Elementary – Please call school district Will C. Wood Middle School – 0.5 miles Alameda High School- 1.0 miles All of our apartments are: • 2 Bedrooms and 1 Full Bath • Each has private balcony or patio • Spacious floor plans- avg. 864 sf. • Generous closet space in all rooms Complex features: • Beautifully landscaped • Elevators • Gated entry • Fitness center • Onsite laundry facility • Assigned parking (1 per unit) • On-site management • Non-Smoking environment Commuter benefits: AC Transit stops (Lines W, 663 & 20) are around the corner! Alameda provides easy access to 2 Ferry terminals and BART. ** Currently not participating in Section 8 for new tenants ***Photos may not be of actual available unit.
About Californian Apartments
LOCATED AT: 1940 Franciscan Way Alameda, CA 94501 The Californian Apartments Great location- we are close to: Alameda Beach, biking & walking trails- Around the corner! South Shore Shopping Center – Just 2 blocks away Schools: Elementary – Please call school district Will C. Wood Middle School – 0.5 miles Alameda High School- 1.0 miles All of our apartments are: • 2 Bedrooms and 1 Full Bath • Each has private balcony or patio • Spacious floor plans- avg. 864 sf. • Generous closet space in all rooms Complex features: • Beautifully landscaped • Elevators • Gated entry • Fitness center • Onsite laundry facility • Assigned parking (1 per unit) • On-site management • Non-Smoking environment Commuter benefits: AC Transit stops (Lines W, 663 & 20) are around the corner! Alameda provides easy access to 2 Ferry terminals and BART. ** Currently not participating in Section 8 for new tenants ***Photos may not be of actual available unit.
Californian Apartments is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94501 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Alameda Unified attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Controlled Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Gated
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Granite Countertops
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Disposal
Patio
Tile Floors
Highlights
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Quartz Countertops
Model Details
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Balcony
- Patio
Location
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Nestled alongside the San Francisco Bay, Alameda’s South Shore is a scenic suburban community with a tranquil atmosphere and fantastic retail options. The heart of the community is the sprawling South Shore Center, an outdoor mall brimming with national retailers and restaurants as well as independent businesses and local Alameda favorites.
South Shore Center prides itself on being a hub for the community, hosting a bevy of year-round events that include cultural festivals and free concert series for everyone. As South Shore continues to grow, more and more apartments and houses are becoming available for rent. Ferry access and close proximity to the 880 makes getting around from South Shore simple.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.4 mi |
Californian Apartments is within 8 minutes or 2.9 miles from College of Alameda. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Laney College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades 5
30 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
407 Students
Nearby
Charter Elementary School
Grades K-5
557 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
347 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
610 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,802 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
263 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
255 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Alameda include Fruitvale Station, located 3.2 miles from Californian Apartments. Californian Apartments is near Metro Oakland International, located 4.6 miles or 10 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 27.0 miles or 43 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.7 mi |
| Drive: | 24 min | 14.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 15.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 15.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.6 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 43 min | 27.0 mi |
Time and distance from Californian Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
Californian Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Crown Memorial State Beach
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Crab Cove Visitor Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Oakland Museum of California
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Jack London Square
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
Californian Apartments has 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Crown Memorial State Beach, Crab Cove Visitor Center, and Jack London Square.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.9 mi |
Californian Apartments has 3 hospitals within 4.9 miles, the nearest is Alameda Hospital which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.3 mi |
Californian Apartments is 4.2 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Alameda/US Naval Air Station San Francisco.
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1940 Franciscan Way
Alameda, CA 94501