Alameda, California
Alameda, CA Real Estate
Alameda is one of the Bay Area's best-kept secrets: small-town neighborhood feel, excellent public schools, quiet tree-lined streets, and quick access to San Francisco and Oakland. Whether you're buying a Craftsman with a yard, selling a home you've loved for years, or comparing neighborhood amenities, this guide covers every angle of Alameda real estate.
- 12Neighborhood guides
- 19Schools in directory
- 7Moving guides
- 46Parks & facilities
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Your Alameda Real Estate Hub
- Neighborhood Guides
12 area guides covering schools, yards, parks, and commute.
- Alameda Unified School District Overview
Attendance boundaries, school profiles, and what buyers should know.
- Moving to Alameda
Utilities, getting around, flood zones, and settling in.
- Housing Market & Prices
Typical home values, sale prices, and how fast homes sell.
- What's Your Home Worth?
Free written valuation from recent sales in your neighborhood.
- Results & Representation
Past sales and how I represent buyers and sellers.
- Talk to Jolene
Call, text, or send a message — usually a same-day reply.
Area guide
Neighborhood Guides
- Admiral's Cove
A small, resort-style waterfront enclave of condos and townhomes just west of Webster Street, with private marinas and shared green space.
- Alameda Point
The former Naval Air Station at the island's western tip, now in transition to breweries, museums, and adaptive-reuse residential space.
- Bronze Coast
A compact, walkable neighborhood between the Gold Coast and central Alameda, known for Queen Anne, Victorian, and Craftsman homes and a handful of lagoon-front lots.
- Central Alameda
The residential core between the West End and East End, with an everyday mix of Craftsman homes, bungalows, and small multi-family buildings on a classic street grid.
- Downtown / Park Street
Alameda's commercial main street, running through the island's center with grocery stores, restaurants, the Alameda Theatre, and the borders of several surrounding neighborhoods.
- East End
A quiet, tight-knit residential neighborhood on Alameda's eastern side, with early-20th-century Victorian and Craftsman homes near Washington and Lincoln parks.
- Fernside
A close-knit, family-oriented neighborhood on Alameda's east side known for Craftsman and mid-century bungalows just minutes from downtown.
- Gold Coast
Alameda's Gold Coast pairs Victorian and Craftsman homes on quiet, tree-lined streets with easy access to the Park Street corridor and the Bay shoreline.
- Harbor Bay / Bay Farm Island
A master-planned, nautical-themed community south of the main island, with townhomes and single-family houses around lagoons, a golf course, and its own ferry terminal.
- Marina Village
A waterfront community on Alameda's northern edge with marina paths, Bay views, and a mix of apartments, condos, and townhomes built out from the 1960s onward.
- South Shore
Alameda's southernmost neighborhood, built out in the 1950s-60s along the beach, with mid-rise apartments, condos, and the South Shore Center mall.
- West End
Alameda's historic West End centers on the Webster Street shopping district, with well-preserved Victorian homes and the island's main commute routes to Oakland.
Common questions
Most Popular Questions
What are the best neighborhoods in Alameda for home buyers?
It depends on what you want: Central Alameda for walkability close to Park Street, the Gold Coast and East End for classic Craftsman homes with yards, Marina Village for newer waterfront living, and West End for historic Victorians near the Webster Street shops. Compare all 12 neighborhoods.
How much is my Alameda home worth?
Value varies block by block — lot size, condition, flood zone, and recent sales in your submarket all matter more than citywide averages. I prepare a written estimate using recent closed sales on the island. Request a free home valuation.
Which Alameda homes have yards near top schools?
East End and Gold Coast homes usually pair bigger lots with easy walks to Alameda's highly rated elementary schools. Always confirm the current attendance boundary for a specific address before you tour. See the schools guide.
What is it like to live in Alameda — parks, recreation, and the commute?
Residents get tree-lined streets, beaches at Crown Memorial and Temescal, city sports leagues and programs for kids and adults, and a short commute to Oakland and San Francisco via the Posey and Webster tubes or the ferry. Explore parks and recreation.
Do I need to worry about HOA, Mello-Roos, and school boundaries when buying?
Attendance boundaries, HOA dues, and Mello-Roos districts can vary block by block. We verify all three for a specific property before you write an offer. Read the school district overview.
For Alameda sellers
Thinking About Selling?
Start with numbers instead of guesswork: a written valuation built on recent closed sales in your submarket, plus a clear view of timing, preparation, and what your home should realistically reach. Free, no obligation — request your home valuation, or call (718) 669-0925.
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Not sure which neighborhood fits you? Start with our side-by-side comparison for home buyers — then bring your shortlist to a conversation.
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