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The Franciscan

333 Willow St, Alameda, CA 94501

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Highlights

  • Bike-Friendly Area
  • Balcony

About The Franciscan

Discover the newly updated Franciscan Apartments, featuring a modern design and a beautifully landscaped courtyard pool garden. Take advantage of the flat paved walking paths and bike lanes along the stunning shoreline and throughout the charming town of Alameda. Enjoy the luxury of private and spacious patios overlooking the pool or facing the tree lined street. Experience breathtaking sunsets and stunning views of the San Francisco skyline from the peaceful beach just moments away. As a smoke-free community, Franciscan Apartments offers freshly painted and immaculate apartments with renovated bathrooms, updated light fixtures, and double glass pane patio doors. With all utilities included except electricity, phone, and cable, each apartment boasts spacious patios or balconies perfect for relaxation and leisure. Residents can also enjoy gated parking for one car, laundry facilities onsite, a community clubhouse, and a heated swimming pool (seasonal) with controlled access entry. Our friendly and experienced maintenance personnel are always available to assist you. Conveniently located on Busline #20 to Fruitvale BART, 12th St. BART, W Express to SF, and O Overnight, Franciscan Apartments is also just minutes from three ferry terminals to SF Embarcadero Downtown. Situated just 1/2 block from the Alameda beachfront and 2 blocks from Park Street, Franciscan Apartments is located across from the Shoreline Shopping Center. With Trader Joe's, Safeway 24 hours, Walgreen's 24 hours, and a wide variety of restaurants, stores, and services just a 5-minute walk away, you'll love the convenience of living in this charming and welcoming community. Come experience the best of Bay Area living at Franciscan Apartments.

The Franciscan is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94501 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Full Time Maintenance Staff
  • Laundry On-site

Apartment Features

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Freezer

Security System

  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Linen Closet
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony

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Location
333 Willow St, Alameda,
CA 94501
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City - Alameda

Welcome to Alameda, an island city in the San Francisco Bay Area where coastal living meets historic charm. Located just east of San Francisco, this waterfront community features tree-lined streets, preserved Victorian architecture, and a walkable downtown district. Park Street serves as the downtown hub, home to the restored 1932 Alameda Theatre and numerous independent businesses. Crown Memorial State Beach stretches along the southern shore, providing 2.5 miles of sandy beach for outdoor recreation. Housing options span from preserved Victorian homes to contemporary waterfront residences, with rental rates averaging $2,341 for one-bedroom apartments and $2,845 for two-bedrooms, reflecting a 1.5% decrease.

Alameda Point, formerly the Naval Air Station, has evolved into a recreational destination featuring Spirits Alley, where local craft beverage makers operate in converted hangars overlooking the San Francisco skyline.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

South Shore Alameda, CA
Studio $2,325 $2,097
1 Bedroom $2,578 $2,548
2 Bedrooms $3,173 $2,950
3 Bedrooms $2,806 $3,612
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
College of Alameda
Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 9 min 4.2 mi
Laney College
Drive: 10 min 4.7 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 13 min 5.6 mi
The Franciscan is within 8 minutes or 3.1 miles from College of Alameda. It is also near Laney College and Lincoln University, Oakland.
Schools
Melrose Leadership Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
722 Students
Nearby
Achieve Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
537 Students
Nearby
Bella Vista Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
349 Students
Nearby
Donald D. Lum Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades 5
30 Students
Attendance Zone
Will C. Wood Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
613 Students
Attendance Zone
Alameda High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,868 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Philip Neri Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
261 Students
Nearby
St. Joseph Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
266 Students
Nearby
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Alameda include Fruitvale, located 3.0 miles from The Franciscan. The Franciscan is near Metro Oakland International, located 4.5 miles or 9 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 27.2 miles or 43 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Fruitvale
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Drive: 9 min 4.2 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
Coliseum
Drive: 11 min 4.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 16 min 8.9 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 17 min 10.6 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 25 min 14.8 mi
Bayshore Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 32 min 19.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 43 min 27.2 mi

Walkability Near The Franciscan

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Franciscan.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Alameda South Shore Center
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Alameda Marketplace
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Encinal Shopping Center
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
The Franciscan has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 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
Crown Memorial State Beach
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Crab Cove Visitor Center
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
 Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Oakland Museum of California
 Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
Jack London Square
 Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
The Franciscan has 5 parks within 4.3 miles, including Crown Memorial State Beach, Crab Cove Visitor Center, and Jack London Square.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Alameda Hospital
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
Highland Hospital
Drive: 11 min 4.7 mi
The Franciscan has 3 hospitals within 4.7 miles, the nearest is Alameda Hospital which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 12 min 4.4 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station San Francisco
Drive: 12 min 4.5 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 17 min 7.5 mi
The Franciscan has 3 military bases within 7.5 miles, the nearest is Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda which is 4.4 miles away and a 12 minute drive.

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