2521 Otis Dr, Alameda, CA 94501

Built in 1968, this handsome mid-century home is located in Alameda’s East End, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a formal living room, an open kitchen/family room, playroom, and an attached garage. The home also has a large, landscaped rear yard, and is conveniently located near Otis Elementary School, Alameda’s South Shore Center, the beach, and many parks and shoreline green spaces. The home has a wonderful mid-century look and feel, beginning with the brick and stucco façade and several decorative gables. The original wrought-iron railing highlights a covered walkway to the front door and encompasses the front porch. New landscaping compliments the front yard and completes the home’s charming curb appeal. Once inside, a view straight through the house from the entrance to the beautiful rear garden brings in the outdoors and creates a sense of light and added space. The spacious living room at the entrance to the house feels welcoming, and features newly refinished hardwood floors, a gallery wall, and a fixed picture window with sliding windows on either side that bring plenty of natural light into the room. An open entryway connects the living room to the open kitchen/family room combination. The kitchen maintains the original mid-century cabinetry, which works seamlessly with the upgraded granite counters and backsplash, and the refinished hardwood floors bring warmth to the room. Appliances include a Jenn-Air cooktop, a Maytag dishwasher and dual GE ovens. A large sliding window and new pendant light are over the divided porcelain sink, and a large pantry adjacent to the kitchen offers extra kitchen storage. A granite-topped breakfast bar is perfect for casual meals, and separates the kitchen from the family room. The inviting family room space features a wonderful brick, wood-burning fireplace with a raised hearth, and is the focal point of this comfortable room. A large skylight set into the beamed ceiling brings bright light into the room, as do windows on either side of the fireplace. A spacious playroom is located off of the family room, down a few stairs through a wide, cased opening. Sliding doors open to the beautifully landscaped backyard. Many additional windows make this a light, bright room, and a large closet provides storage. The private master bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom and several closets for ample storage. The bedroom has the hardwood floors and windows that overlook the fruit trees in the backyard. The master bath has been updated to include a ceramic tile floors, a freshly painted vanity with a white Quartz countertop, new mirrors and sconces, and a recessed sink with a new faucet. The large walk-in shower has a window that can be opened for ventilation, and is handicap accessible. Two additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom are down a hallway off of the kitchen. Each bedroom has hardwood floors, a roomy closet with bi-fold doors, and wide windows that have views of greenery. The second bath and linen closet is conveniently located between the two bedrooms, and the bathroom include a shower over bath, brilliant white tile bath/shower surround, a ceramic tile floor, a white Quartz vanity top and a new mirror and sconces. A window with opaque glass for privacy provides natural light. A special feature of this attractive house is the large rear yard that is fenced for privacy. Mature fruit trees include apricot, lemon and plum, and a blooming bottlebrush tree provides lush color. Two patio areas make outdoor entertaining easy, and flower and vegetable beds are perfect for the avid or weekend gardener. 2521 Otis Drive is ideally located close to Alameda’s acclaimed public schools, Krusi Park, Encinal Market and the restaurants and shopping at downtown Park Street and the South Shore Shopping Center. Commuting to San Francisco is a breeze on the San Francisco Bay Ferry, and Interstate 880, Fruitvale BART and Oakland International Airport are just minutes away.