What does Alameda's 94501 zip code cover?

The 94501 zip code encompasses the main island of Alameda — the Island City — in its entirety. Alameda is surrounded by water on all sides: the Oakland Estuary on its eastern and northern shores, and San Francisco Bay on its western and southern shores. The zip code includes all of Alameda's historic and established neighborhoods, from the Gold Coast Victorian corridor along the Estuary to the post-war South Shore neighborhoods along the Bay, and the inland neighborhoods of Central Alameda and Fernside.

What are home prices in Alameda 94501?

Home prices in Alameda's 94501 zip code vary significantly by neighborhood and property type. Single-family homes on the Gold Coast — Alameda's most prestigious Victorian corridor — typically sell in the $1,200,000–$2,000,000+ range. Central Alameda and Fernside single-family homes run approximately $900,000–$1,400,000. South Shore ranches and post-war homes are generally in the $800,000–$1,100,000 range. Condominiums converted from apartment buildings range from $450,000–$750,000 depending on size and location.

What is the Gold Coast in Alameda?

The Gold Coast is Alameda's most prestigious historic residential neighborhood — a stretch of grand Victorian and Craftsman homes built by prosperous businessmen in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when Alameda's ferry and train connections made it possible to commute to commercially powerful San Francisco while living in showplace homes on the island. The Gold Coast runs along the Estuary waterfront and its adjacent streets, and its homes represent some of the finest preserved Victorian residential architecture in the East Bay.

What neighborhoods are in Alameda 94501?

The 94501 zip code includes Alameda's major established neighborhoods: the Gold Coast along the Estuary waterfront, Central Alameda around downtown City Hall and the historic commercial district, Fernside in the southern portion of the island with its classic 1930s Stucco and Mediterranean homes, and South Shore along San Francisco Bay with its post-war ranch and modern-style homes. The zip code also includes numerous condominium complexes converted from apartment buildings throughout the city.

How do you commute from Alameda to San Francisco?

Alameda offers multiple commute options to San Francisco. The San Francisco Bay Ferry runs from the Alameda Main Street terminal to the San Francisco Ferry Building — a scenic 30-minute crossing that delivers commuters directly to the Embarcadero waterfront. AC Transit buses connect Alameda to BART at Fruitvale, Lake Merritt, and 12th Street Oakland stations. The Oakland-Alameda Tube carries car and bus traffic under the Estuary connecting Alameda directly to downtown Oakland, the Bay Bridge, and the freeway network.

What amenities are near Alameda 94501?

Alameda 94501 residents have immediate access to Oakland's Jack London Square waterfront — restaurants, the SF Bay Ferry terminal, and the Amtrak station — just across the Estuary. The Oakland Coliseum Complex is minutes away. On the island, downtown Alameda's Park Street corridor offers independent restaurants, boutique shops, and local services. The South Shore Shopping Center provides a major retail anchor. The island's waterfront parks and beach along the Bay shore offer recreational access unavailable in most East Bay communities.

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Alameda's 94501 Zip Code encompasses all of the island called Alameda. Alameda calls itself the "Island City" with good reason — it is surrounded by water on all sides: specifically on its eastern and northern shores by the Oakland Estuary, and on its western and southern shores by San Francisco Bay. Its early history revolved around the Estuary, where ships entering SF Bay were repaired while other sites received cargoes arriving from around the world.

Further island growth came from the development of the Naval Air Station on the western part of the island. Many of Alameda's neighborhoods sit directly on the water around these historic sites.

Real Estate in Alameda Zip Code 94501

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$5,250,000

1235 Hawthorne St, Alameda

4 Beds 4 Baths 4,907 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41134742

Kate Mccaffrey Compass

$4,995,000

1121 Bay Street, Alameda

5 Beds 6 Baths 7,286 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41129391

David Gunderman KW Advisors East Bay

$2,888,000

630 Rock Isle, Alameda

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,610 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41135038

Tim Marr BHHS Drysdale Properties

$2,350,000

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3229 Toyon Ter, Alameda

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,169 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41134667

Michael Ertem Northern Crest Realty

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$2,250,000

811 Grand St, Alameda

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,883 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41137190

Becky Cusack Eastside West

$2,195,000

2056 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda

5 Beds 2 Baths 3,499 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41127801

Kate Mccaffrey Compass

$2,000,000

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1833 Clinton Avenue, Alameda

0 Beds 0 Baths 9,130 SqFt Residential Income MLS® # ML82046009

Sam Runco Marcus & Millichap

$1,998,000

2516 Calhoun St, Alameda

4 Beds 5 Baths 2,975 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41134846

Su Mei Wu Compass

$1,895,000

1420 Mound St, Alameda

5 Beds 2 Baths 2,981 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41133707

Jeffrey Nelson Castlewood Brokers Inc

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As the ferry and island train system began to develop in the latter part of the 19th century, Alameda residents could commute to commercially powerful San Francisco. Many prosperous Alameda businessmen chose to build showplace homes in what came to be called the island's "Gold Coast." This new-found resident prosperity was also reflected in the buildings of downtown City Hall, the Library, and the Elks Lodge.

In the years immediately preceding World War II, the southern part of the island began to grow. Handsome homes in classic 1930s Stucco and Mediterranean styles were built in the area named Fernside. After the war, demand for homes was strong, and the South Shore Shopping Center and its adjacent neighborhood became part of the post-war building boom right alongside San Francisco Bay — classic ranch and modern-style homes built for the returning generation. To meet the ever-growing need for housing, many apartments were built as well, many of which have since been converted to condominiums, both in this area and throughout the city.

Alameda is an ideal place to live. No matter which portion of the island you choose, you are just moments from Oakland and San Francisco. The Oakland Coliseum Complex is just minutes away, as is popular Jack London Square. Or you can stay on the island and enjoy Alameda's excellent selection of restaurants, shops, and boutique stores.