NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2534 Buena Vista Ave Alameda, CA 94501

Downtown Alameda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,439,000 - $1,565,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,737 Sq Ft
$863/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 08, 2019

Last sale price $1,270,000 $731 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,458/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Edison Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of November 2019

Classic East End 1915 Craftsman, exudes personality and charm from every room. Enter Into this light filled home with hardwood floors throughout, beamed ceilings, classic fireplace with high efficient gas insert, and built-in cabinetry. Dining room French doors open to the front porch with views of the Zen garden. Large kitchen with garden window, pantry, new tile flooring and appliances. Ground floor office, and master bedroom with ample closet space, and cozy retreat with access to rear gardens. Upstairs addition has 2 large bedrooms with walk-in closets and full bath. Recently remodeled for that fresh clean look! Christmas Tree Lane, excellent schools, restaurants, markets and entertainment. Close to Fruitvale Station Bart, Hwy 880, Ferry to San Francisco and much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Kuramoto

Compass License #01199727 Listed on: 10/17/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Chimene Pollard

Red Oak Realty License #01808145

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,888

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 3,598 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,737 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Garden Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 070-0168-011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,888

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1737
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1737
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Foundation Pillars
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, On Street, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 26768

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 070-0168-011
  • Lot Acres: 0.0826
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3600.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3600.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star HVAC, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Alameda City Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Edison Elementary
  • High School Text: Alameda High
  • Middle School Text: Lincoln Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2019
Closed on
Nov 5, 2019
Sold by
Alfke Jens
Bought by
Wartell Richard Harrison and Morales Maria Celestina Valencia
Seller's Agent
Susan Kuramoto
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Chimene Pollard
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,080,000
Sold Price
$1,270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$190,000
17.59%
Current Estimated Value
$1,498,636

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$228,636
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.81%
Original Mortgage
$1,024,000
Outstanding Balance
$900,856
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$597,780

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2019
Closed on
Nov 4, 2019
Sold by
Wordes Suzanne
Bought by
Alfke Jens
Seller's Agent
Susan Kuramoto
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Chimene Pollard
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,080,000
Sold Price
$1,270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$190,000
17.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,024,000
Outstanding Balance
$900,856
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$597,780

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2016
Sold by
Booth Gladys S and Will Of Mary V Allen
Bought by
Alfke Jens
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
Wartell Richard Harrison $1,280,000 First American Title Company
Alfke Jens -- First American Title Company
Alfke Jens $887,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wartell Richard Harrison $1,024,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/08/2019 11/08/19 Sold $1,270,000 +17.6% $731 / Sq Ft
10/23/2019 10/23/19 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2019 10/17/19 For Sale $1,080,000 -- $622 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $18,888 $1,406,213 $559,938 $846,275
2024 $18,888 $1,378,645 $548,961 $829,684
2023 $18,130 $1,351,617 $538,199 $813,418
2022 $17,712 $1,325,116 $527,646 $797,470
2021 $17,189 $1,293,260 $517,304 $775,956
2020 $16,976 $1,280,000 $512,000 $768,000
2019 $12,469 $922,833 $369,133 $553,700
2018 $12,153 $904,740 $361,896 $542,844
2017 $11,022 $887,000 $354,800 $532,200
2016 $2,114 $105,796 $57,025 $48,771
2015 $2,098 $104,206 $56,168 $48,038
2014 $2,026 $102,165 $55,068 $47,097
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Susan Kuramoto

    Compass

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  • Chimene Pollard

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Chimene Pollard

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 846-3601

    1 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Chimene Pollard
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  • SHAWNA JONES

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    SHAWNA JONES

    Red Oak Realty

    (707) 360-5812

    47 Total Sales

    SHAWNA JONES
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  • J

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Joshua Gilliam

    Seven Gables Real Estate

    (714) 840-1031

    10 Total Sales

    Joshua Gilliam
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81772807

MLSListings

APN: 070-0168-011-00

California Alameda County Alameda 94501 Downtown Alameda

2534 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA

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