Neighborhood

Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA

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3.5 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.17M(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $87k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -1%(2)

(1) Limited data(2) City data used

Coast Guard Island at a Glance

Coast Guard Island is ranked #3 of 4 neighborhoods in Alameda with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are safety (3.9/5, 3rd of 4 in Alameda) and public spaces (3.5/5), at a typical home price of $1.17M. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.3/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).

Coast Guard Island Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Military, Restricted, Waterfront

Coast Guard Island in Alameda is an exclusive facility dedicated to United States Coast Guard personnel. The island primarily serves as a base for military operations, training, and housing for Coast Guard members and their families. Civilian access is restricted, emphasizing its focus on security and functionality. The island includes essential amenities like a gym, pool, and recreational spaces tailored for the Coast Guard community. Its location offers scenic views of the Brooklyn Basin and the Oakland waterfront, adding a serene backdrop to its utilitarian design.

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Overall Score : 3.5
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Coast Guard Island Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    2.3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3

Overall Amenities score: 3.1

Coast Guard Island Weather

77%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 77% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Coast Guard Island is the sunniest of Alameda's 4 neighborhoods, and it out-suns roughly a sixth of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 74° highs, and it gets about 22 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
75°60°45°30°JFMAMJJASONDSep 74°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Alameda
1st of 4
Across the Bay Area
14th percentile
Rain per year
22 in
Warmest month
Sep 74° avg high
Summer day
56° → 71°F
Winter day
45° → 59°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools Serving Coast Guard Island

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Beach Elementary PrimaryK-5
Havens Elementary PrimaryK-5
Wildwood Elementary PrimaryK-5
Encinal Junior/Senior High Middle6-12
Will C. Wood Middle Middle6-8
LIFE Academy Middle6-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

Coast Guard Island Home Prices

Coast Guard Island FAQs

10 answers

Is Coast Guard Island a good place to live?

Coast Guard Island ranks 3rd of 4 neighborhoods in Alameda with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (3.9/5) and public spaces (3.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.3/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).

Is Coast Guard Island safe?

Coast Guard Island, Alameda scores 3.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 4 neighborhoods in Alameda.

What do homes in Coast Guard Island cost?

The typical home price in Coast Guard Island, Alameda is $1.17M.

Are home prices in Coast Guard Island rising or falling?

Houseberry uses the Alameda figure for Coast Guard Island: typical home prices across Alameda are down about 1.1% over the past 12 months. The typical home price in Coast Guard Island, Alameda is $1.17M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Typical Home Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Coast Guard Island?

Schools serving Coast Guard Island, Alameda include Beach Elementary (5.0/5), Havens Elementary (4.7/5), Wildwood Elementary (5.0/5), Encinal Junior/Senior High (3.8/5) and Will C. Wood Middle (3.3/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Coast Guard Island?

Coast Guard Island, Alameda receives 77% of its possible sunshine, the sunniest of Alameda's 4 neighborhoods. Summer days run 56° to 71°F and winter days 45° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.

Is Coast Guard Island walkable to shops and restaurants?

Coast Guard Island, Alameda scores 2.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 4th of 4 in Alameda.

What is Coast Guard Island known for?

Coast Guard Island, Alameda is associated with Military, Restricted and Waterfront.

How does Coast Guard Island compare to other Alameda neighborhoods?

Coast Guard Island ranks 3rd of 4 neighborhoods in Alameda. It ranks 3rd of 4 in Alameda for safety (3.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.3/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Alameda are West End.

What are the downsides of living in Coast Guard Island?

Coast Guard Island, Alameda scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.3/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).

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1st
Bay Farm Island, Alameda
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Overall Score : 4.6
Bay Farm Island, a serene community within Alameda, is known for its family-orie... See Full Page
2nd
East End, Alameda
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Overall Score : 4.1
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3rd
Coast Guard Island, Alameda
Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA
Overall Score : 3.5
Coast Guard Island in Alameda is an exclusive facility dedicated to United State... See Full Page

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