The Essex on Lake Merritt
1 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612
Details
Property Information
- Built in 2001
- 270 units / 21 stories
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Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Community Features
- Bicycle Storage
- Business Center
- Car Charging Station
- Clubhouse
- Concierge
- Controlled Access
- Doorman
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Grill
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Online Services
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Property Manager on Site
- Roof Terrace
- Security System
- Spa
- Sundeck
Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Exceptionally bikeable90 / 100
Scores provided by 
Transit
Commuter Rail
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
11 min Drive
Airport
Metro Oakland International
15 min Drive
Airport
San Francisco International
37 min Drive
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
51 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Bella Vista Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Starlite Child Development Center
Grades PK-5
Private
American Indian Public Charter School II
Grades K-8
Public
St. Paul's Episcopal School
Grades K-8
Private
Clickstudy International
Grades 9-12
Private
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Grades 6-12
Public
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About The Essex on Lake Merritt
The Essex on Lake Merritt is an apartment community in Oakland, CA
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