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3281 Sterling Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

$1,280,000

Last sold 07/14/2025 for $1.37M

3
bed
2
bath
1,540
Sqft ($893/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 3281 Sterling Ave

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1917

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 3,388 Sqft

Movoto estimate

Parking 1 garage spaces

Rental estimate

Property description

Located in a sought-after East End neighborhood just 2 blocks to Lincoln Park/pool, this charming 1917 Craftsman bungalow is remodeled inside and out and offers curb appeal to spare! Situated on an historic street that celebrated its Centennial in 1917 (the year in which many of the houses on the street were built), this completely refurbished home features 3 BR, 1.5 BA, a spacious LR, an open kitchen/dining room, a main-level laundry space + a finished detached garage that offers many flexible uses (297 SF, measured). Improvements and updates from 2022-2025 include a new roof, electrical/plumbing, heat pump for heating/cooling, refinished hardwood floors, new upstairs bedroom carpeting, lush landscaping, new fencing, a gorgeous new kitchen, updated/remodeled bathrooms, and so much more. EV charger + off-street tandem parking. This fantastic East End location is close to Otis Elementary/Lincoln Middle schools, Krusi Field and Encinal Market, with easy access to the South Shore Center, Park St amenities, the Alameda shoreline, the SF Ferry and OAK. Move right in!

Listed by

Listing Agent - Kate McCaffrey

Listing Office - Compass

Source: MAXEBRDI

MLS#41097154 • last updated 1 year ago

Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 13 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Central Air
Heating	Electric, Forced Air
Levels/Style	Two Story, 2, Bungalow, Craftsman
Type	Residential
Status	Sold
SubType	Detached
Living Area	1540
Lot Size (SqFt)	3388
Lot Size (Acres)	0.08
Year Built	1917
Property Condition	Existing

Interior
Total # of Bathrooms	2
# Full Baths	1
# Partial Baths	1
# Bedrooms	3
Total # of Rooms	6
Laundry	220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Kitchen	220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)
Flooring	Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Carpet
# Fireplaces	1
Appliances	Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace	Brick, Living Room
Window Features	Skylight(s)

Exterior
Foundation	Slab, Concrete
Roof	Composition Shingles
Construction	Stucco, Wood Siding
# Garage Spaces	1
Parking	Detached, Garage Door Opener
Lot Description	Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Rear

Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency	Ceiling Insulation
Electricity	No Solar, 220 Volts In Kitchen
Water Source	Public
Pool	No Heat

Location
County	Alameda
Subdivision	East End
Directions	Fernside To Sterling
APN	69866

$1.28M

Range: $1.11M-$1.44M

Last 30 days

Rental est.: $3,991/month

• Gross rent multiplier: 28.7

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Jul 2025
MLS # 41097154
Jul 14, 2025 Sold
$1,375,000
Jul 1, 2025 Pending
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May 15, 2025 Listed
$1,095,000
May 15, 2025 Listed
$1,095,000 (+6.8%)
Jul 2025
Public Records
Jul 14, 2025 Sold
$1,375,000 (+25.6%)
Mar 2022
MLS # 40981253
Mar 4, 2022 Sold
$1,025,000
Mar 3, 2022 Sold
$1,025,000 (+30.2%)
Feb 23, 2022 Pending
—
Feb 16, 2022 Listed
$787,000
Feb 16, 2022 Listed
$787,000 (+0.9%)
Mar 2022
Public Records
Mar 3, 2022 Sold
$1,025,000
Dec 2008
MLS # 40381237
Dec 31, 2008 Cancelled
—
Nov 14, 2008 Listed
$780,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2024
$14,354 +8.8%

$1,013,000
2023
$13,199 +186.3%

$1,013,000 +7.42%
2022
$4,610 +27.5%

$943,000 +320.01%
2021
$3,615 +1.4%

$224,516 +3.06%
2020
$3,566 +2.9%

$217,857
2019
$3,465 +2.6%

$217,857 +2.0%
2018
$3,378 +2.3%

$213,586 +4.04%
2016
$3,302 +0.5%

$205,293
2015
$3,285

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3281 Sterling Ave
$1.37M
East End
$999K 0% y/y
94501
$999K 0% y/y
Alameda
$999K 0% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
3287 Sterling Ave, Alameda, CA 94501	$1,406,000	3/1	1,620	0.01
3277 Sterling Ave, Alameda, CA 94501	$1,264,000	3/1	1,367	0.01
3280 Sterling Ave, Alameda, CA 94501	$1,274,000	3/1	1,239	0.02
3286 Sterling Ave, Alameda, CA 94501	$1,255,000	3/2	1,296	0.02
3293 Sterling Ave, Alameda, CA 94501	$1,289,000	2/1	1,235	0.02
1373 Fernside Blvd, Alameda, CA 94501	$1,374,000	3/2	1,400	0.02
3280 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501	$1,316,000	2/1	1,140	0.02
3276 Sterling Ave, Alameda, CA 94501	$1,346,000	2/1	1,243	0.02

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