NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1440 Benton St Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,172,000 - $2,316,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,894 Sq Ft
$765/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 06, 2020

Last sale price $1,860,000 $643 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,248/month

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Franklin Elementary Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Zoned Heating

About This Home

As of August 2020

Situated on a pretty tree-lined street full of stately, well-appointed homes, this spectacular Colonial Revival was built in 1896 & is exceptional in every way. The home offers 5BR, 2.5BA, a formal LR & DR, an eat-in kitchen, office, detached garage & a partially finished full 1,350 SF basement that offers potential expansion. Beautifully preserved vintage features include hardwood floors, 10-ft coved ceilings, crown moulding, stained glass & bay windows, pocket doors, picture rails, 2 stunning fireplaces, elegant millwork & sunlit rooms. The lush landscaped backyard includes mature lemon/orange trees, an expansive lawn and a sweet gazebo. Just minutes to downtown Park St. & 5 minutes on foot or bike to Franklin Elementary school, the home offers easy access to I-880, BART, Webster Tube, the SF Ferry, Casual Carpool & tech shuttles. This is an unparalleled opportunity to own an impressive, truly beautiful vintage home in a highly desirable central Alameda location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kate McCaffrey

Compass License #01355206 Listed on: 05/22/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Bahnson

Compass License #01917810

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,899

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Alameda Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7234342

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,899

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Alameda
  • Directions: Santa Clara to Benton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Alameda (510) 748-4000

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500
  • Parcel Number: 7234342

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2020
Closed on
Aug 7, 2020
Sold by
Ramerth Brent D and Lisy Kalinda R
Bought by
Ramerth Brent D and Lisy Kalinda R
Seller's Agent
Kate McCaffrey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Anna Bahnson
Compass
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,860,000
Premium/Discount to List
$65,000
3.62%
Current Estimated Value
$2,214,246

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$354,246
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.39%
Original Mortgage
$1,488,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,322,398
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$891,848

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2020
Closed on
Jul 31, 2020
Sold by
Decock Benjamin M and De Rolley Jessica
Bought by
Ramerth Brent D and Lisy Kalinda R
Seller's Agent
Kate McCaffrey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Anna Bahnson
Compass
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,860,000
Premium/Discount to List
$65,000
3.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,488,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,322,398
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$891,848

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2019
Sold by
Mue Leighton Chun Kwung and Mue Andrea Eron
Bought by
Maus Decock Benjamin M and Maus De Rolley Jessica P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2006
Sold by
Gill Jan V
Bought by
Mue Leighton Chun Kwung and Mue Andrea Eron

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$775,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ramerth Brent D -- Fidelity National Title Co
Ramerth Brent D $1,860,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Maus Decock Benjamin M $1,625,000 Placer Title Company
Mue Leighton Chun Kwung $969,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ramerth Brent D $1,488,000
Previous Owner Mue Leighton Chun Kwung $775,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,860,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,860,000 -- --
08/06/2020 08/06/20 Sold $1,860,000 +3.6% $643 / Sq Ft
07/15/2020 07/15/20 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2020 07/02/20 For Sale $1,795,000 -3.5% $620 / Sq Ft
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Off Market $1,860,000 -- --
05/22/2020 05/22/20 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $620 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $31,899 $2,377,720 $805,320 $1,579,400
2024 $31,899 $2,330,971 $789,532 $1,548,439
2023 $30,325 $2,292,143 $774,057 $1,518,086
2022 $26,515 $2,017,900 $758,880 $1,266,020
2021 $24,455 $1,860,000 $744,000 $1,116,000
2020 $21,869 $1,656,480 $662,592 $993,888
2019 $15,559 $1,163,508 $349,004 $814,504
2018 $15,165 $1,140,703 $342,164 $798,539
2017 $14,447 $1,118,343 $335,457 $782,886
2016 $14,488 $1,096,419 $328,880 $767,539
2015 $14,449 $1,079,959 $323,943 $756,016
2014 $13,765 $1,058,810 $317,599 $741,211
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kate McCaffrey

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kate McCaffrey

    Compass

    (510) 522-5223

    74 in this area

    328 Total Sales

    Kate McCaffrey
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  • Anna Bahnson

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Anna Bahnson

    Compass

    (510) 459-7673

    1 in this area

    132 Total Sales

    Anna Bahnson
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40905740

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 072-0343-042-00

California Alameda County Alameda 94501 West Alameda

1440 Benton St, Alameda, CA

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