NOT LISTED FOR SALE

891 Union St Alameda, CA 94501

South Shore Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,178,000 - $4,712,282

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,884 Sq Ft
$629/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 28, 2020

Last sale price $3,155,000 $536 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,742 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Franklin Elementary Rated A
  • 14,964 Sq Ft lot
  • Engineered Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2020

This stately Alameda historic mansion balances elaborate entertaining with the warmth of home. Greeted by an expansive, wood adorned foyer and gallery, the main floor includes a spacious living room, formal dining room, den, office, bath, and modern kitchen with eat-in space. and separate laundry area. The stunning stained glass windows invite you up the staircase to the living area. The master bedroom, with adjoining dressing room and master bath, boasts views of the formal yard, lagoon setting and bay. In addition to the remaining four bedrooms, three and a half baths, second laundry, and a 2nd sizeable office with lagoon views, private bath, and stairs leading to a loft area high in the upper turret. The lower level, an additional 2,600+ sq ft, opens to a sweeping ballroom area and bar and includes a bed, bath and kitchen area. Outdoors, you'll find an entertaining area in the back, greenhouse, and large deck accessible to the lagoon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne McKereghan

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l License #01385914 Listed on: 06/18/2020

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

COLLEEN LARKIN

License #00874780

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1896

Lot Details

  • 14,964 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Bay Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Leonard
  • Central Alameda Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 741255251

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1896

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1896
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Central Alameda
  • Directions: Grand to Clinton to Union
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Other
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Water
  • Builder Name: Leonard
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Other
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Steam
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14964
  • Parcel Number: 741255251

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$3,698,321

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$777,000
Outstanding Balance
$703,055
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,995,266

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2020
Closed on
Jul 22, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Anne McKereghan
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
COLLEEN LARKIN
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$3,155,000
Premium/Discount to List
$160,000
5.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.72%
Original Mortgage
$765,600
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2020
Closed on
Jul 14, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Anne McKereghan
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
COLLEEN LARKIN
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$3,155,000
Premium/Discount to List
$160,000
5.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$765,600
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,680,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,920,000
Interest Rate
1.5%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$388,500 Atlas Title Company
-- Chicago Title Company
$3,155,000 Chicago Title Company
$2,510,000 Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
-- Alliance Title Company
-- North American Title Co
$2,200,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $777,000
Previous Owner $765,600
Previous Owner $1,680,000
Previous Owner $1,920,000
Previous Owner $480,000
Previous Owner $1,500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $3,155,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,155,000 -- --
07/28/2020 07/28/20 Sold $3,155,000 +5.3% $536 / Sq Ft
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2020 06/18/20 For Sale $2,995,000 -- $509 / 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
2025 $45,200 $3,408,034 $1,195,262 $2,219,772
2024 $45,200 $3,341,085 $1,171,830 $2,176,255
2023 $43,371 $3,282,461 $1,148,861 $2,133,600
2022 $42,366 $3,211,100 $1,126,335 $2,091,765
2021 $41,279 $3,148,000 $1,104,250 $2,050,750
2020 $36,762 $2,776,860 $827,486 $1,949,374
2019 $35,110 $2,722,431 $811,267 $1,911,164
2018 $34,192 $2,669,062 $795,363 $1,873,699
2017 $32,514 $2,616,731 $779,769 $1,836,962
2016 $32,046 $2,565,434 $764,483 $1,800,951
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anne McKereghan

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Anne McKereghan

    Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l

    (510) 407-0175

    16 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Anne McKereghan
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  • COLLEEN LARKIN

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    COLLEEN LARKIN

    (510) 816-2507

    26 Total Sales

    COLLEEN LARKIN
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40909004

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 074-1255-025-01

California Alameda County Alameda 94501 South Shore

891 Union St, Alameda, CA

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