Gooberthemighty

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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
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"Fabulous place to live"

Some people who have lived in Alameda gripe about South Shore because of the construction and traffic, but what you're really getting is small town living with nice, suburban amenities. Having the new shopping center available means you have access to groceries, restaurants (independent ones like Loard's ice cream and Sushi House, as well as chains like Chipotle and Daphne's), Trader Joe's, Kohls, and a whole lot more. You're also within minutes of Park Street for other local shopping, and just a short drive from BART and the Oakland Airport.

You can walk on the beach or go windsurfing, or just enjoy a picnic at the Crab Cove park. There are also community sports like softball and a dog park, all within walking distance. The homes are lovely, and while they are pricey for the United States, they're much less expensive than the rest of the Bay Area. Furthermore, home values have stayed much stabler locally than they have for the rest of California, so buying a house in the South Shore neighborhood is a sound investment.
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  • Families with kids
  • Retirees

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