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1561 5th St, Alameda, CA 94501

  • $1,484,000

    Last sold 12/23/2023 for $1.3M

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,225

    Sqft ($584/Sqft)

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About 1561 5th St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1903
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,400 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Built in 1903, this stately Brown Shingle Craftsman is located just 3 blocks from the shopping and amenities on downtown Webster St, and less than a mile to Washington Park and Crown Memorial State Beach. One of the few homes chosen for the 2020 Alameda Legacy Home Tour, this spacious two-story home features 4 bedrooms,1.5 bathrooms, a grand entrance hall, formal living and dining rooms, an open kitchen + family room, an enclosed sun porch/laundry room and a 1-car garage. Many original features include hardwood floors, a built-in dining room hutch/sideboard, 9-ft box beam and coved ceilings, bay windows, picture rails and wainscot paneling throughout. The kitchen and main bathroom have been attractively updated with timeless colors and finishes. Spacious rooms throughout with plenty of natural light. Mature, fruit-bearing lemon, orange and persimmon trees! Off-street parking + Tesla EV charger. Great West End location just minutes to parks and schools + easy access to both Alameda Landing and South Shore Center shopping, and the SF Ferry to Oakland and San Francisco. This home is vintage Alameda at its best!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Kate McCaffrey
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#41040493 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 14 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Wall/Window Unit(s), Other
Heating Natural Gas, Space Heater
Levels/Style Two Story, 2, Brown Shingle, Colonial, Craftsman
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 2225
Lot Size (SqFt) 6400
Lot Size (Acres) 0.15
Year Built 1903
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 1
# Partial Baths 1
# Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 8
Laundry 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven
Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Vinyl
# Fireplaces 2
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Water Filter System, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Fireplace Dining Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Window Features Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Roof Composition Shingles
Construction Wood Shingles
# Garage Spaces 1
Parking Attached, Off Street
Lot Description Corner Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Ceiling Insulation
Electricity No Solar, 220 Volts In Kitchen
Water Source Public
Pool None
Location
County Alameda
Subdivision West End
Directions Lincoln To 5th
APN 74449191
$1.48M
Range: $1.12M-$1.84M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,402/month
Gross rent multiplier: 77.3
  • Dec 2023
    mls logo MLS # 41040493
  • Dec 23, 2023 Sold
    $1,300,000
  • Nov 27, 2023 Pending
  • Sep 28, 2023 Listed
    $1,195,000
  • Sep 28, 2023 Listed
    $1,195,000 (+39.4%)
  • Dec 2023
    Public Records
  • Dec 22, 2023 Sold
    $1,300,000 (+8.8%)
  • Feb 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40849815
  • Feb 21, 2019 Sold
    $857,000
  • Feb 20, 2019 Sold
    $857,000 (+3.4%)
  • Jan 28, 2019 Pending
  • Jan 25, 2019 Pending Show For Backups
  • Jan 12, 2019 Listed
    $829,000
  • Jan 12, 2019 Listed
    $829,000
  • Feb 2019
    Public Records
  • Feb 20, 2019 Sold
    $857,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $18,314 +37.2%
    $1,300,000
  • 2023
    $13,353 +2.3%
    $1,300,000 +41.01%
  • 2022
    $13,054 +2.8%
    $921,926 +4.39%
  • 2021
    $12,701 +1.2%
    $883,189
  • 2020
    $12,548 +6.4%
    $883,189 +1.04%
  • 2019
    $11,789 +352.9%
    $874,140 +3.25%
  • 2018
    $2,603 +3.5%
    $846,600 +1016.3%
  • 2016
    $2,515 +0.7%
    $75,840
  • 2015
    $2,496
  • 1561 5th St
    $1.3M
  • West End
    $1.04M +5% y/y
  • 94501
    $999K +2% y/y
  • Alameda
    $1.03M +5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1557 5th St, Alameda, CA 94501 $1,201,000 3/1 1,343 0.01
470 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 $833,000 1/1 1,055 0.02
1549 5th St, Alameda, CA 94501 $1,526,000 3/2 2,167 0.02
468 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 $1,120,000 3/1 1,104 0.02
1548 5th St, Alameda, CA 94501 $1,152,000 2/1 1,042 0.03
466 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 $1,226,000 2/1 1,155 0.03
1546 5th St, Alameda, CA 94501 $1,267,000 2/1 1,042 0.03
1544 5th St, Alameda, CA 94501 $1,208,000 2/1 1,171 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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