Seller's Agent in 2021
Karen Lithgow
Compass
(510) 339-8900
5 in this area
32 Total Sales
38 Purcell Dr Alameda, CA 94502
Harbor Bay/Bay Farm NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,469,000 - $1,654,188
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,370
Sq Ft
$663/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Water Views
- Spa
- Gated Community
- Amelia Earhart Elementary School Rated A
- Home fronts a lagoon or estuary
- Updated Kitchen
About This Home
As of October 202138 Purcell is a stunningly beautiful lagoon-side townhome with expansive water views from 3 levels. The home is bright and airy and features an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, maple floors, and wood-burning fireplaces in both the family room and upstairs primary bedroom suite. A spacious light-filled living room opens to a dining/lounge area overlooking the view. And what a view it is! Two levels of private decks with built-in benches look directly over the lagoon with a third dock level ready for your paddle or row boat. A majestic alder tree envelopes the entire back yard providing shade throughout the day and a gathering place on the dock for resting waterfowl. Off the living room is an eat-in kitchen with built-in seating, custom anigre wood cabinets, granite counter tops plus a laundry room and 1⁄2 bath. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms including an enormous primary suite with water views, cathedral ceilings, multiple closets, wood burning fireplace and balcony.
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Year Built
- Built in 1986
Lot Details
- 3,811 Sq Ft Lot
- Home fronts a lagoon or estuary
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Terraced Lot
HOA Fees
- $655 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Twin Home
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Water Views
- Security Gate
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Pool
- Spa
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 74133568
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee, reserves, security/gate fee
- 82 Units
- 2,370 Sq Ft Building
- Brittany Bay Association, Phone Number (510) 865-3363
- Harbor Bay Subdivision
- Greenbelt
Recreation
- Community Pool
- Community Spa
Security
- Gated Community
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 2024
Sold by
Mausoof Adamson Maheen
Bought by
Maheen Mausoof Adamson Revocable Trust and Adamson
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 9, 2021
Closed on
Oct 5, 2021
Sold by
Frary Amy
Bought by
Adamson Maheen Mausoof and Adamson Bryan Anthony
Seller's Agent
Karen Lithgow
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sohini Deo
Global Real Estate
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
25.52%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.11%
Original Mortgage
$1,050,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 9, 2021
Closed on
Sep 8, 2021
Sold by
Mertz Maryann
Bought by
Arthur E Mertz Trust and Frary
Seller's Agent
Karen Lithgow
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sohini Deo
Global Real Estate
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
25.52%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,050,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 9, 2021
Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Frary Amy and The Arthur E Mertz Trust
Bought by
Frary Amy
Seller's Agent
Karen Lithgow
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sohini Deo
Global Real Estate
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
25.52%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,050,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 26, 2012
Sold by
Mertz Mary Ann and The Arthur E Mertz Trust
Bought by
Mertz Mary Ann and Frary Amy
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 17, 2001
Sold by
Sharon Carol B and Carol B Sharon Trust
Bought by
Mertz Mary Ann and Foster Hugh W
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 25, 1994
Sold by
Sharon Carol B
Bought by
Sharon Carol B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,600
Interest Rate
4.5%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 16, 1994
Sold by
Nelson John R
Bought by
Sharon Carol B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,600
Interest Rate
4.5%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 11, 1994
Sold by
Nelson Ruth Ann
Bought by
Nelson John R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,600
Interest Rate
4.5%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maheen Mausoof Adamson Revocable Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Adamson Maheen Mausoof | $1,500,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Arthur E Mertz Trust | -- | -- | |
| Frary Amy | -- | None Available | |
| Mertz Mary Ann | -- | None Available | |
| Mertz Mary Ann | $735,000 | North American Title Co | |
| Sharon Carol B | -- | -- | |
| Sharon Carol B | $362,000 | First American Title Guarant | |
| Nelson John R | -- | First American Title Guarant |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Adamson Maheen Mausoof | $1,050,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Sharon Carol B | $289,600 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,500,000 | -- | -- |
| 10/15/2021 10/15/21 | Sold | $1,500,000 | +25.5% | $633 / Sq Ft |
| 09/20/2021 09/20/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/09/2021 09/09/21 | For Sale | $1,195,000 | -- | $504 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $21,363 | $1,584,800 | $477,540 | $1,114,260 |
| 2024 | $21,363 | $1,553,600 | $468,180 | $1,092,420 |
| 2023 | $20,510 | $1,530,000 | $459,000 | $1,071,000 |
| 2022 | $14,689 | $1,036,581 | $313,074 | $730,507 |
| 2021 | $14,328 | $1,016,120 | $306,936 | $716,184 |
| 2020 | $14,156 | $1,012,631 | $303,789 | $708,842 |
| 2019 | $13,405 | $992,778 | $297,833 | $694,945 |
| 2018 | $13,066 | $973,315 | $291,994 | $681,321 |
| 2017 | $12,451 | $954,235 | $286,270 | $667,965 |
| 2016 | $12,482 | $935,530 | $280,659 | $654,871 |
| 2015 | $12,447 | $921,483 | $276,445 | $645,038 |
| 2014 | $11,063 | $833,000 | $249,900 | $583,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Karen Lithgow
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Sohini Deo
S
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Sohini Deo
Global Real Estate
(510) 639-0859
1 in this area
39 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40966474
APN: 074-1335-068-00
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