Seller's Agent in 2024
Kate McCaffrey
Compass
(510) 522-5223
70 in this area
315 Total Sales
604 Pacific Ave Alameda, CA 94501
West Alameda NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,023,000 - $1,228,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,077
Sq Ft
$1,016/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Craftsman Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Encinal Junior/Senior High Rated A
- Bonus Room
- 3-minute walk to Longfellow Park
About This Home
As of June 2024Built in 1915 in Alameda's historic West End, this gorgeous Craftsman home and surrounding gardens are nothing short of perfection! Located just 1 block to Webster Street's many amenities, the Farmers' Market & SF transbay buses, this exemplary, single story vintage home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, formal living + dining rooms, an updated eat-in kitchen, a home office/bonus room, laundry nook & fabulous outdoor spaces to admire & enjoy. Original details include high tray ceilings, picture rails, a stunning stone fireplace, unpainted Douglas fir wainscot paneling, a built-in china hutch, glass-fronted bookcases, newly refinished oak floors and pony wall room dividers accented with classic Craftsman inverted columns. Additional details include new interior paint + new light fixtures, a recently updated kitchen, a remodeled bathroom by Oakland's Shelterwerk, copper plumbing, updated ducting + electrical, a high efficiency York furnace, a central house fan & cedar-lined closets. The spacious backyard has a brick patio, lush landscaping, and offers abundant privacy with mature trees, bushes and colorful climbing vines for a natural green screen. Easy access to Crown Beach, the SF Ferry + Spirits Alley, this Craftsman jewel provides a truly exceptional home ownership opportunity!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1915
Lot Details
- 3,400 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Rectangular Lot
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Bungalow
- Composition Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Stone Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Free-Standing Range
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Dryer
- Washer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Storage
Utilities
- Whole House Fan
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bay East Association
- West End Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 7443024
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 23, 2024
Closed on
Jun 13, 2024
Sold by
Bidwell Anne L
Bought by
Linda A Howdyshell Revocable Living Trust and Howdyshell
Seller's Agent
Kate McCaffrey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
David Ballerini
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
22.91%
Views
35
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
-$5,602
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.33%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$691,067
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$403,331
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 31, 2008
Sold by
Abbott John W and Abbott Elizabeth M
Bought by
Bidwell Anne L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$351,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 20, 2006
Sold by
Abbott John W and Abbott Elizabeth M
Bought by
Abbott John W and Abbott Elizabeth M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 26, 2001
Sold by
Hall Willie J and Hall Addie D
Bought by
Abbott John W and Abbott Elizabeth M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$332,500
Interest Rate
6.51%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 21, 1995
Sold by
Mcmillan Mcmillan Julie A Julie A and Mcmillan Johnston Julie
Bought by
Hall Willie J and Hall Addie D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,520
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Assumption
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 6, 1995
Sold by
Johnston James
Bought by
Johnston Julie Mcmillan
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda A Howdyshell Revocable Living Trust | $1,100,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Bidwell Anne L | $493,000 | Stewart Title Of California | |
| Abbott John W | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Abbott John W | $350,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Hall Willie J | $180,000 | American Title Ins Co | |
| Johnston Julie Mcmillan | -- | First American Title Guarant |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Linda A Howdyshell Revocable Living Trust | $700,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bidwell Anne L | $351,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Abbott John W | $420,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Abbott John W | $332,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Hall Willie J | $179,520 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,100,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/26/2024 06/26/24 | Sold | $1,100,000 | +22.9% | $1,021 / Sq Ft |
| 06/04/2024 06/04/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/23/2024 05/23/24 | For Sale | $895,000 | -- | $831 / 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 | $9,406 | $1,122,000 | $336,600 | $785,400 |
| 2024 | $9,406 | $627,825 | $190,447 | $444,378 |
| 2023 | $9,045 | $622,382 | $186,714 | $435,668 |
| 2022 | $8,839 | $603,180 | $183,054 | $427,126 |
| 2021 | $8,619 | $591,220 | $179,466 | $418,754 |
| 2020 | $8,512 | $592,087 | $177,626 | $414,461 |
| 2019 | $8,125 | $580,481 | $174,144 | $406,337 |
| 2018 | $7,920 | $569,104 | $170,731 | $398,373 |
| 2017 | $7,556 | $557,947 | $167,384 | $390,563 |
| 2016 | $7,562 | $547,007 | $164,102 | $382,905 |
| 2015 | $7,535 | $538,794 | $161,638 | $377,156 |
| 2014 | $6,871 | $500,000 | $150,000 | $350,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kate McCaffrey
-
Courtney Bergin
C
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Courtney Bergin
Compass
(510) 254-3831
29 in this area
108 Total Sales
-
David Ballerini
D
Buyer's Agent in 2024
David Ballerini
(510) 421-0921
2 in this area
14 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41060752
APN: 074-0430-024-00
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