NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1545 Benton St Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,706,000 - $2,057,759

6 Beds
5 Baths
4,139 Sq Ft
$461/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 20, 2020

Last sale price $1,815,000 $439 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,612 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 7,960 Sq Ft lot
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Maya Lin School Rated A-
  • Cooling Available
  • 3-minute walk to Littlejohn Park

About This Home

As of April 2020

There aren't enough superlative words to describe this fabulous, turnkey Victorian triplex! Built in 1889 in the Queen Anne Moorish style, the ground level now consists of 2 self-sufficient, income producing units (Units A & B) while the main, upper floor & a rear addition are an expansive private residence (Unit C). Unit A has 1-2BR, 1BA & Unit B has 1BR, 1BA. Both apts have full kitchens, private entrances & are completely updated. The upper homeowner residence is simply gorgeous & offers 4BR, 3BA, a formal LR & DR, a family room, eat-in kitchen & laundry room. A new 2-story addition houses the MBR suite, and a large ground floor office can be a 4th BR for teens, guests or an au pair. The kitchen & baths were designed to complement the home's history & blend seamlessly w/the beautifully preserved Victorian features throughout. A huge, unfinished attic has sf expansion potential and the garage provides the possibility of becoming an ADU. Exceptional home in central Alameda!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kate McCaffrey

Compass License #01355206 Listed on: 03/12/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

NIPUR DESAI

Corcoran Global Living License #02025552

Corcoran Global Living

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1889

Lot Details

  • 7,960 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Triplex
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 723476

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1889

Lot Details

7,960 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1889
  • Property Sub Type: Triplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Directions: Santa Clara to Benton
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7960
  • Parcel Number: 723476

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,907,190

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2020
Closed on
Apr 10, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kate McCaffrey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
NIPUR DESAI
Corcoran Global Living
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,815,000
Premium/Discount to List
$320,000
21.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.81%
Original Mortgage
$1,270,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,111,153
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$796,037

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$644,250
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,000
Interest Rate
8.07%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$1,815,000 Fidelity National Title Co
$859,000 Placer Title Company
-- None Available
-- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,270,500
Previous Owner $644,250
Previous Owner $79,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,815,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,815,000 -- --
04/20/2020 04/20/20 Sold $1,815,000 +21.4% $439 / Sq Ft
03/15/2020 03/15/20 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2020 03/12/20 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $361 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $27,723 $1,977,938 $793,975 $1,190,963
2024 $27,723 $1,939,023 $778,409 $1,167,614
2023 $26,637 $1,907,873 $763,149 $1,144,724
2022 $26,030 $1,863,465 $748,186 $1,122,279
2021 $25,373 $1,826,803 $733,521 $1,100,282
2020 $16,054 $1,059,039 $283,191 $775,848
2019 $15,010 $1,038,280 $277,640 $760,640
2018 $14,635 $1,017,927 $272,198 $745,729
2017 $12,508 $889,537 $266,861 $622,676
2016 $12,515 $872,098 $261,629 $610,469
2015 $12,464 $859,000 $257,700 $601,300
2014 $5,844 $289,665 $126,567 $163,098
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kate McCaffrey

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kate McCaffrey

    Compass

    (510) 522-5223

    77 in this area

    326 Total Sales

    Kate McCaffrey
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  • NIPUR DESAI

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    NIPUR DESAI

    Corcoran Global Living

    (415) 602-5763

    6 Total Sales

    NIPUR DESAI
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40898936

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 072-0347-006-00

California Alameda County Alameda 94501 West Alameda

1545 Benton St, Alameda, CA

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