Built in 1906, this lovely cottage-style shingled home has an exterior with timeless curb appeal and an interior filled with late Victorian details and charm. The 2-story main home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, a spacious kitchen, and a mud room/laundry room, while the original detached garage consists of 3 separate finished spaces with baseboard heating + electricity (648 SF). Presently used for an office, studio and workshop, these large detached spaces offer attractive ADU conversion/renovation potential. The primary home has many original/vintage features, including hardwood floors, a gorgeous fireplace surround, high coved ceilings + bay windows. The spacious, eat-in kitchen has quartz counters, attractive light fixtures + high-end stainless steel appliances. Owned solar + newer roof + EV charger! The impressive, oversized backyard has mature landscaping, patios, raised planters + cherry, apple, Meyer lemon, lime and pomegranate trees. This desirable West End location is just 2 blocks to downtown Webster St amenities and the Farmers Market, and provides easy access to Washington Park, Crown Beach, the Seaplane Lagoon Ferry to SF, and the many breweries and attractions at Alameda Point!
Sold for $1,463,400
$1,463,400
538 Pacific Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
3beds
1,659sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$1,416,100 Zestimate®
$882/sqft
$4,923 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,416,100
$1.27M - $1.57M
$4,923/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 06, 2025 at 01:19pm
Listed by:
Kate McCaffrey DRE #01355206 510-522-5223,
Compass,
Sheila Mofrad DRE #02142910 510-828-8372,
Compass
Bought with:
Neal Conatser, DRE #01941351
Compass
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41084220
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Storage, Breakfast Nook, Pantry
- Flooring: Linoleum, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,659
- Total interior livable area: 1,659 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Converted Garage, Workshop in Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden/Play, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
- Features: Level, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 7443717
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Brown Shingle,Victorian
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Attic Fan
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System Owned
Location
- Region: Alameda
- Subdivision: West End
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Price range: $1.5M - $1.5M
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2025 | Sold | $1,463,400+22.5%$882/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41084220 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2025 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$720/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41084220 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000-15%$720/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41084220 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2021 | Sold | $1,405,380+48.1%$847/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #40954319 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2021 | Pending sale | $949,000$572/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40954319 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,355,000 -7.3% |
| 2024 | $19,752 +4.3% | $1,462,073 +2% |
| 2023 | $18,945 +2.4% | $1,433,406 +2% |
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Neighborhood: West End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ruby Bridges Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Encinal Jr. Sr. High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Will C. Wood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
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Estimated market value
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- California
- Alameda County
- Alameda
- 94501
- West End
- 538 Pacific Ave