Is South Shore, Alameda, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Does South Shore, Alameda, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say there are sidewalks

Is South Shore, Alameda, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is South Shore, Alameda, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in South Shore, Alameda, CA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in South Shore, Alameda, CA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in South Shore, Alameda, CA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in South Shore, Alameda, CA?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of South Shore, Alameda, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is South Shore, Alameda, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say it's quiet

Does South Shore, Alameda, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is a car needed in South Shore, Alameda, CA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in South Shore, Alameda, CA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say parking is easy

Is there wildlife in South Shore, Alameda, CA?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say there's wildlife

Are yards well-kept in South Shore, Alameda, CA?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say yards are well-kept

Are there community events in South Shore, Alameda, CA?

As of early 2026, 28% of users say there are community events

Is Alameda a buyer's or seller's market?

Alameda is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Alameda?

The median sale price in Alameda is $1.12M. That is up $63.42K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the South Shore neighborhood?

Residents describe the South Shore neighborhood in Alameda, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in South Shore, Alameda .

What are the closest schools to 409 Willow St?

The closest schools to 409 Willow St in Alameda, CA are Alameda High School (rated 10/10), Franklin Elementary School (rated 8/10), Will C. Wood Middle School (rated 6/10).

Does 409 Willow St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 409 Willow St in Alameda, CA has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

2 Beds
1 Bath
875 sqft

409 Willow St, Alameda, CA 94501

South Shore

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2116 San Jose Ave, Alameda, CA	0.39	Apartment	$2,675,000	09/03/25	2	1	750
2216 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA	0.78	Apartment	$1,552,500	12/30/25	1	1	700
1715 Central Ave, Alameda, CA	0.81	Apartment	$6,400,000	03/11/26	1	1	750
2527 Eagle Ave, Alameda, CA	1.27	Apartment	$1,065,000	01/09/26	2	1	2,468
2119 Alameda Ave, Alameda, CA	0.64	Apartment	$1,400,000	01/13/26	5	5	3,204
2021 Clinton Ave, Alameda, CA	0.37	Apartment	$2,000,000	07/09/26	8	7	6,363
2312 San Antonio Ave, Alameda, CA	0.61	Apartment	$1,120,000	04/07/26	7	5	3,119
2008 Alameda Ave, Alameda, CA	0.61	Apartment	$1,700,000	11/05/25	10	5	4,432
863 Walnut St, Alameda, CA	0.32	Apartment	$3,225,000	09/29/25	25	15	11,739
2050 Central Ave, Alameda, CA	0.66	Apartment	$1,200,000	04/14/26	13	7	5,820

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
413 Whitehall Rd, Alameda, CA 94501	0.06	$1,080,000	3	2	1,484	Recently Sold
416 Camden Rd, Alameda, CA 94501	0.08	$1,532,000	6	3	2,279	Recently Sold
420 Camden Rd, Alameda, CA 94501	0.08	$1,518,900	5	3	2,019	Off Market
2063 Whitehall Pl, Alameda, CA 94501	0.09	$884,500	2	2	1,550	Off Market
2055 Whitehall Pl, Alameda, CA 94501	0.09	$898,300	2	2	1,550	Off Market
2051 Whitehall Pl, Alameda, CA 94501	0.10	$1,474,500	3	2	1,641	Off Market
2101 Shoreline Dr #446, Alameda, CA 94501	0.07	$754,500	2	1.5	1,335	Off Market
2101 Shoreline Dr #212, Alameda, CA 94501	0.07	$665,000	2	1.5	1,145	Recently Sold
#N, Alameda, CA 94501	0.14	$664,900	2	1	1,200	Off Market
2106 Otis Dr #D, Alameda, CA 94501	0.16	$649,000	2	1.5	1,078	Recently Sold
2106 Otis Dr #F, Alameda, CA 94501	0.16	$659,300	2	1.5	1,078	Off Market
2106 Otis Dr #H, Alameda, CA 94501	0.16	$662,700	2	1	1,366	Off Market

Local Information

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Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Apartment

Living Area

875 sqft

Parking

None

About this House

Welcome to Southshore Gardens Apartments! Our community is set around a beautifully landscaped courtyard with a sparkling pool. Minutes away from the Crown Memorial State Beach for walking, running, biking. Directly across from the popular Alameda Town Center fabulous restaurants, Safeway, Trader Joe's, Target, Kohl's, and many more!

We offer a wonderful two-bedroom apartment, a desirable and efficient floor plan with many resort-type large windows in the living room makes the home extra bright and airy. Large Private balcony to extend living space outdoors, breathe fresh air in our green courtyard with a sparkling pool.

Key Features:
- Wide double pane windows
- Brand-new wood floor (Living/ding Rooms & kitchen)
- Brand-new carpet in bedrooms
- Refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, and garbage disposal
- Central heating (Gas pilot forced air)
- Ceiling fan
- Cable access
- Skylights (Kitchen & Bathroom)
- Big private balcony
- Landlord pays for water, sewer, and garbage
- Assigned carport parking
- Free storage space
- Indoor cats are allowed (two maximum) with additional deposit and rent

The lease rent amount is $2,695 per month. With a COVID-19 discount of $260.00 per month, your effective rent is $2,435 per month for the first 9 months of the first 12-month lease period.

If you like living in a city that has a small-town feeling, within walking distance of a beach that possesses a beautiful view of San Francisco and where there is an almost constant breeze from the Bay, then Southshore Gardens Apartments is the place for you.

409 Willow St, Alameda, CA 94501 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 875 sqft apartment in South Shore. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2021 with an asking price of $2,435 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 29, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,606/month.

Home Details for 409 Willow St

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage Parking: None

Additional Information
On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 29, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
May 22, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$2,435

Additional Cost

Market trends in Alameda

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.12M

$63.42KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

107.8%

1.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$689

$13MoM

Available listings

102

13MoM

Around this home

Franklin Elementary School
K-5
Public
291 Students
Alameda Unified School District
8/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We opted to move out of our home school for several reasons, including low average test scores and large school population. Franklin has been a fantastic fit for our son, now a third grader. The teachers in earlier grades were not the best, in our opinion, but so second and third grade experience have been fantastic. The teachers are very caring, the staff is accessible, and the after school program is great. Our son has made many good friends, been academically challenged, and grown up surrounded by a vey supportive PTA community that provides for those school items outside of the traditional school budget. We feel very fortunate that we are Franklin Falcons.
Parent Review
10y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about South Shore

At least 22 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say it's dog friendly
94 % Say there are sidewalks
91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
90 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
88 % Say streets are well-lit
76 % Say people would walk alone at night
71 % Say kids play outside
69 % Say neighbors are friendly
62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
61 % Say it's quiet
59 % Say there's holiday spirit
53 % Say car is needed
50 % Say parking is easy
49 % Say there's wildlife
41 % Say yards are well-kept
28 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Centenotamara
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1y ago
"We are one block from the beach and we have the view of the Laguna full of ducks it’s beautiful . It’s safe and neighbors know each other "
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3y ago
"some dog owners don't pick up after their pets but overall people here are very friendly and willing to help. "
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3y ago
"nothing really. I wanted to live by the water. that's pretty much all I got. nothing more. it's close to my work. the whole island needs to be rebuild."
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4y ago
"South Shore Center has Off the Grid every Saturday. The beach is great for warm days when the kids need to get some energy out or cool evening walks to enjoy the sunset over San Francisco. "
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4y ago
"It’s a very friendly neighborhood and it’s near the park and beach areas, it’s also very safe for kids to play. "
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Nitu W.
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6y ago
"Love being by the beach! Everyone keeps to themselves for the most part, but amicable. Also, very dog friendly! "
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Michelle R.
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8y ago
"Safe area. Family and kid friendly. Close to beach and other activities. People are friendly and diverse"
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Sara
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8y ago
"I’ve live here for a year and it’s really safe and quiet, also easy access to public transportation "
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Rodney Y.
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8y ago
"There’s a beach across the street with close access to grocery and clothing shopping with lots of restaurants available all within walking distance "
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Michelle R.
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8y ago
"Alameda is the gem of the Bay Area. You never have to leave the island, people are friendly and the weather is perfect"
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Pacita C. D.
14y ago
"Moving to Alameda CA is a joyous occasion for many people who have discovered this wonderful island city. Many of my clients commute to San Francisco. When they couldn't afford to buy in the City, they decided to look to East Bay. It doesn't take them long to fall in love with our island that is so private and secure, yet so conveniently located for easy access to other cities. There is a wonderful collection of vintage homes, ranging from beautiful Victorians, stately Tudors, charming Craftsman and many styles of bungalows. This is truly a history and architecture buff's paradise. Alameda has great climate, great schools, and believe it or not, a wonderful selection of restaurants and ethnic cuisine. SHOPPING. We think we've "arrived" now that our Alameda Town Centre shopping center by the beach features Trader Joe's, Old Navy, Bed Bath & Beyond, TJMaxx, Kohl's. In May 2008, the historic and restored Alameda Theater opened its doors to our first 8-cineplex. DOWNTOWN. As for fine restaurants....the chef of the famous Baywolf Café in Oakland has opened his own restaurant in Alameda called Pappo's. We also now have a Cuban restaurant called Havana's. There's a really good Vietnamese restaurant called Dragon Rouge, the freshest sushi at Yume, dim sum at EastOcean, and more. And now, we have Zen Asian Fusion Tapas Bar, Spice I Am (Thai), Burmese Super Star, Angela's Bistro opened next to the newly restored an historic Alameda Theater. Besides the competing coffee powerhouses Starbucks and Peets, wine afficionados can go to Alameda Wine Company for wine tasting and to pick out wines from California and from all over the world. EASY COMMUTE. We commute to San Francisco via ferry and express bus to SF. Or take the regular bus to Oakland to catch BART. But the express bus and the ferry are the best and most enjoyable ways to go to the City. ALAMEDA SCHOOLS. Alameda has great schools, and is the school scores are collectively better than other cities."
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Frequently asked questions about 409 Willow St

Is Alameda a buyer's or seller's market?
Alameda is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Alameda?
The median sale price in Alameda is $1.12M. That is up $63.42K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the South Shore neighborhood?
Residents describe the South Shore neighborhood in Alameda, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in South Shore, Alameda.
What are the closest schools to 409 Willow St?
The closest schools to 409 Willow St in Alameda, CA are Alameda High School (rated 10/10), Franklin Elementary School (rated 8/10), Will C. Wood Middle School (rated 6/10).
Does 409 Willow St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 409 Willow St in Alameda, CA has laundry facilities.