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El Lago
El Lago
201 Athol Ave,
Oakland,
CA
94606
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About El Lago
El Lago in Oakland is ready for you to visit. The 94606 location is an ideal place to live. Make a visit to see the current floorplan options. The professional leasing team is ready for you to come for a visit. Stop by El Lago today.
El Lago is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94606 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified attendance zone.
Apartment Features
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- Kitchen
- Balcony
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
El Lago is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from Laney College. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
407 Students
Nearby
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
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Transportation options available in Oakland include Lake Merritt Station, located 1.2 miles from El Lago. El Lago 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 | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.3 mi |
| Drive: | 19 min | 11.8 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 | 8.9 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 37 min | 24.2 mi |
Time and distance from El Lago.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
El Lago has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-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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Oakland Museum of California
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Lakeside Park
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Rotary Nature Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Lakeside Park Garden Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
El Lago has 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Oakland Museum of California, Lakeside Park, and Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
El Lago has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is Highland Hospital which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 4.9 mi |
El Lago is 4.5 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.
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201 Athol Ave
Oakland, CA 94606