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Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez, Oakland, CA 94612

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  • Bedrooms

    Studio bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    181 - 255 sq ft

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Highlights

  • Premier Transit Location
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Roof Terrace
  • Deck
  • Office
  • Controlled Access
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Sundeck
  • Elevator

About Nook on Valdez

Located in Oaklands bustling Lake Merritt district, the Nook on Valdez is a community created specifically for residents who want to live in a walkable, urban environment. The Nook features smart and affordably priced micro flats with a host of convenient community amenities that include a fully-appointed roof deck, bike storage, five community kitchens, package lockers, and community room with on-site mini bodega.Living affordably is about more than just your rent its about your time. Walk to the grocery store, ride your bike to work and enjoy your neighborhood.

Nook on Valdez is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94612 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Community Kitchen
  • Car Sharing Nearby
  • Mini-Fridge
  • BILT Rewards
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Community Kitchens

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Furnished Units Available

Elevator

Roof Terrace

Controlled Access

Recycling

Grill

Trash Pickup - Door to Door

Property Services

  • Package Service
  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Trash Pickup - Door to Door
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Public Transportation

Shared Community

  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room

Fitness & Recreation

  • Bicycle Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Roof Terrace
  • Sundeck
  • Grill

Student Features

  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Private Bathroom

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

Refrigerator

Wi-Fi

Freezer

Office

Furnished

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Sprinkler System

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Office
  • Views
  • Linen Closet
  • Furnished
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
  • Deck

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Location
2425 Valdez, Oakland,
CA 94612
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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.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Westlake Oakland, CA
Studio $2,034 $1,708
1 Bedroom $2,528 $2,112
2 Bedrooms $3,484 $2,712
3 Bedrooms $4,745 $3,276
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Samuel Merritt University
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Laney College
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
College of Alameda
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Nook on Valdez is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Samuel Merritt University. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Laney College.
Schools
Bella Vista Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
349 Students
Nearby
Grades K-5
296 Students
Nearby
Oakland School for the Arts
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
828 Students
Nearby
St. Paul's Episcopal School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
365 Students
Nearby
St. Andrew Missionary Baptist
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
St. Leo the Great School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
237 Students
Nearby
Clickstudy International
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Oakland include 19Th Street Oakland, located 0.6 mile from Nook on Valdez. Nook on Valdez is near Metro Oakland International, located 10.2 miles or 17 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 22.7 miles or 35 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
19Th Street Oakland
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
West Oakland
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 9 min 5.3 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 17 min 10.3 mi
Richmond
Drive: 18 min 11.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 17 min 10.2 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 35 min 22.7 mi
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Nook on Valdez.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Shops on Broadway
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Swan's Marketplace
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Pacific Renaissance
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Nook on Valdez has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 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 Garden Center
 Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Rotary Nature Center
 Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Lakeside Park
 Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Morcom Rose Garden
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Nook on Valdez has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Lakeside Park Garden Center, Rotary Nature Center, and Lakeside Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Nook on Valdez has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center which is 0.5 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 12 min 4.4 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 11 min 4.5 mi
Nook on Valdez is 4.4 miles from Oakland Army Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda.

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