G
Seller's Agent in 2025
Gemma Louise LucianoHolmes
(510) 220-5468
1 in this area
2 Total Sales
461 Central Ave Alameda, CA 94501
West Alameda Neighborhood
1
Bed
1
Bath
420
Sq Ft
1,056
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- William G. Paden Elementary School Rated A-
- Cottage
- Front Yard
About This Home
As of October 2025Step into a piece of Alameda’s history with this charming stand-alone cottage, built in 1912 by the acclaimed architects Rousseau & Rousseau. Nestled just steps from the Bay, this sweet home offers the perfect balance of timeless character and modern versatility. Inside, the light-filled layout features one bedroom and one bath, an open living and kitchen space, and a large attic that invites endless possibilities. The private yard, complete with a mature Meyer lemon tree, creates a serene outdoor retreat where you can savor the Bay breeze in peace. This cottage is more than just a home—it’s an opportunity. Operated successfully as both a Superhost Airbnb and through Furnish Finder, it has proven potential as a source of short- and long-term rental income. Equally suited as a personal sanctuary, guest house, or smart investment, the property also carries the advantage of attractive tax benefits through depreciation and expense deductions. Set at the end of a quiet row of four cottages, the home feels private and tucked away, while still being connected to all that makes Alameda’s West End so desirable. Stroll to Crab Cove and Crown Beach, spend weekends at the Webster Street Farmer’s Market, or catch the ferry from Seaplane Lagoon for a quick 20-minute trip to downtown SF.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1912
Lot Details
- 1,056 Sq Ft Lot
- Front Yard
Home Design
- Cottage
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Wall Furnace
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- West End Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 74446910
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 24, 2006
Sold by
Hanson Christina
Bought by
Hanson Christina Marie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$174,739
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$420,471
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 9, 2004
Sold by
Hall Gary S
Bought by
Hanson Christina
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,500
Interest Rate
5.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 24, 1994
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Hall Gary S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,500
Interest Rate
8.53%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 1993
Sold by
American First Mtg Services
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Individual Deed | $295,000 | North American Title Company | |
| Corporate Deed | $70,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Corporate Deed | -- | Fidelity National Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $300,000 | Balloon | |
| Closed | $225,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $66,500 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $40,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 10/29/25 | Sold | $485,000 | 0.0% | $1,155 / Sq Ft |
| 10/04/2025 10/04/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/19/2025 09/19/25 | For Sale | $485,000 | -- | $1,155 / 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 | $6,366 | $412,404 | $125,821 | $293,583 |
| 2024 | $6,366 | $404,181 | $123,354 | $287,827 |
| 2023 | $6,124 | $403,120 | $120,936 | $282,184 |
| 2022 | $5,983 | $388,217 | $118,565 | $276,652 |
| 2021 | $5,834 | $380,470 | $116,241 | $271,229 |
| 2020 | $5,760 | $383,500 | $115,050 | $268,450 |
| 2019 | $5,547 | $375,980 | $112,794 | $263,186 |
| 2018 | $5,408 | $368,607 | $110,582 | $258,025 |
| 2017 | $5,168 | $361,380 | $108,414 | $252,966 |
| 2016 | $5,162 | $354,294 | $106,288 | $248,006 |
| 2015 | $4,799 | $320,000 | $96,000 | $224,000 |
| 2014 | $4,096 | $270,000 | $81,000 | $189,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Gemma Louise LucianoHolmes
-
Melanie Anderson
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Melanie Anderson
Eastside West
(510) 386-0813
5 in this area
16 Total Sales
-
KATHERINE POLVOROSA
Buyer's Agent in 2025
KATHERINE POLVOROSA
(415) 310-6166
1 in this area
112 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41112134
APN: 074-0446-009-07
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Bay East ©2025. CCAR ©2025. bridgeMLS ©2025. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Nearby Homes
- 333 Central Ave
- 2180 Barnes Wharf Ln
- 2058 Barnes Wharf Ln
- 629 Santa Clara Ave
- 1327 Webster St Unit B210
- 1327 Webster St Unit B101
- 537 Pacific Ave
- 1321 Webster St Unit D119
- 1321 Webster St Unit D212
- 1321 Webster St Unit D303
- 1321 Webster St Unit D116
- 1333 Webster St Unit A107
- 1305 Webster St Unit C309
- 1311 Webster St Unit E316
- 310 Spruce St
- 1820 3rd St
- 219 Cypress St Unit K
- 109 Cypress St Unit C
- 108 Cypress St Unit D
- 1808 Main St