James Cullen
KW Advisors
(530) 494-3648
29 Total Sales
1 in West Alameda
$1,000,000 Price
538 Pacific Ave Alameda, CA 94501
West Alameda NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,305,000 - $1,401,815
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,659
Sq Ft
$816/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- Wood Flooring
- Stone Countertops
- Encinal Junior/Senior High Rated A
- Victorian Architecture
- 4-minute walk to Longfellow Park
About This Home
As of March 2025Built in 1906, this lovely cottage-style shingled home has an exterior with timeless curb appeal and an interior filled with late Victorian details and charm. The 2-story main home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, a spacious kitchen, and a mud room/laundry room, while the original detached garage consists of 3 separate finished spaces with baseboard heating + electricity (648 SF). Presently used for an office, studio and workshop, these large detached spaces offer attractive ADU conversion/renovation potential. The primary home has many original/vintage features, including hardwood floors, a gorgeous fireplace surround, high coved ceilings + bay windows. The spacious, eat-in kitchen has quartz counters, attractive light fixtures + high-end stainless steel appliances. Owned solar + newer roof + EV charger! The impressive, oversized backyard has mature landscaping, patios, raised planters + cherry, apple, Meyer lemon, lime and pomegranate trees. This desirable West End location is just 2 blocks to downtown Webster St amenities and the Farmers Market, and provides easy access to Washington Park, Crown Beach, the Seaplane Lagoon Ferry to SF, and the many breweries and attractions at Alameda Point!
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1906
Lot Details
- 5,550 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Rectangular Lot
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Garden
- Back Yard
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Decorative Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Home Office
- Crawl Space
- Attic Fan
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Built-In Range
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Low Flow Toliet
- Low Flow Shower
Laundry
- 220 Volts In Laundry
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Detached Garage
- Converted Garage
- Workshop in Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Outdoor Features
- Shed
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Wall Furnace
- Baseboard Heating
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bay East Association
- West End Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 7443717
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 30, 2025
Closed on
Feb 27, 2025
Sold by
Drulea Octavian and Furgason Holly Ann
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kate McCaffrey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
NEAL CONATSER
Compass
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,463,400
Premium/Discount to List
$268,400
22.46%
Views
53
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$110,446
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.20%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 17, 2021
Closed on
Jul 15, 2021
Sold by
Allen Bach Y and Allen Joshua
Bought by
Drulea Octavian and Furgason Holly Ann
Seller's Agent
Gregg Fujita
Bhhs Drysdale Properties
Buyer's Agent
Amy Loughran
Compass
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$1,405,380
Premium/Discount to List
$456,380
48.09%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.12%
Original Mortgage
$822,375
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 8, 2020
Sold by
Allen Bach Y and Allen Joshua
Bought by
Allen Bach Y and Allen Joshua
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 14, 2013
Sold by
Warner Douglas J and Ruppelt Patricia
Bought by
Allen Joshua C and Ruppelt Patricia
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$484,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 1, 2010
Sold by
Warner Douglas J and Ruppelt Patricia
Bought by
Warner Douglas J and Ruppelt Patricia
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 13, 2000
Sold by
Dolan Ralph E and Dolan Richard C
Bought by
Warner Douglas J and Ruppelt Patricia
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,400
Interest Rate
8.19%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,463,500 | Fidelity National Title Compan | ||
| Drulea Octavian | $1,405,500 | Orange Coast Ttl Co Of Nocal | |
| Allen Bach Y | -- | None Available | |
| Allen Joshua C | $605,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Warner Douglas J | -- | None Available | |
| Warner Douglas J | $258,000 | American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $700,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Drulea Octavian | $430,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Drulea Octavian | $822,375 | |
| Previous Owner | Druela Octavian | $442,300 | |
| Previous Owner | Allen Joshua C | $484,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ruppelt Patricia | $182,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Warner Douglas J | $202,100 | |
| Previous Owner | Warner Douglas J | $204,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Warner Douglas J | $206,400 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2025 03/06/25 | Sold | $1,463,400 | +4.1% | $882 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/13/2025 02/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,405,380 | -- | -- | |
| 01/30/2025 01/30/25 | For Sale | $1,195,000 | -15.0% | $720 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/20/2021 07/20/21 | Sold | $1,405,380 | +48.1% | $941 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/24/2021 06/24/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/17/2021 06/17/21 | For Sale | $949,000 | -- | $636 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,546 | $1,485,667 | $447,800 | $1,044,867 |
| 2025 | $19,752 | $1,348,000 | $406,500 | $948,500 |
| 2024 | $19,752 | $1,248,000 | $376,500 | $878,500 |
| 2023 | $18,945 | $1,433,406 | $573,240 | $860,166 |
| 2022 | $18,498 | $1,398,300 | $562,000 | $843,300 |
| 2021 | $10,081 | $688,260 | $206,478 | $481,782 |
| 2020 | $9,957 | $681,205 | $204,361 | $476,844 |
| 2019 | $9,446 | $667,853 | $200,356 | $467,497 |
| 2018 | $9,208 | $654,760 | $196,428 | $458,332 |
| 2017 | $8,785 | $641,922 | $192,576 | $449,346 |
| 2016 | $8,796 | $629,338 | $188,801 | $440,537 |
| 2015 | $8,766 | $619,888 | $185,966 | $433,922 |
| 2014 | $8,317 | $607,746 | $182,324 | $425,422 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Kate McCaffrey
Seller's Agent in 2025
Kate McCaffrey
Compass
(510) 522-5223
77 in this area
323 Total Sales
-
Sheila Mofrad
SM
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Sheila Mofrad
Compass
(510) 254-3831
17 in this area
66 Total Sales
-
NEAL CONATSER
Buyer's Agent in 2025
NEAL CONATSER
Compass
(877) 733-3469
2 in this area
63 Total Sales
-
Gregg Fujita
Seller's Agent in 2021
Gregg Fujita
BHHS Drysdale
(510) 910-1800
34 Total Sales
-
Amy Loughran
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Amy Loughran
Compass
(510) 295-9633
25 in this area
90 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41084220
APN: 074-0437-017-00
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