461 Central Ave C, Alameda, CA 94501
- $485,000
- 1
- BD
- 1
- BA
- 420
- SqFt
Listed by Gemma Louise LucianoHolmes, (650) 278-2226 from Eastside West
(If provided) CoList: Melanie Anderson from Eastside West
Sold listing courtesy of Katherine Polvorosa from OBORFN
- Sold Price
- $485,000
- List Price
- $485,000
- Closing Date
- Oct 29, 2025
- MLS#
- BE41112134
- Status
- SOLD
- Levels
- One Story
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Total Bathrooms
- 1
- Full Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft. of Residence
- 420
- Lot Size
- 1,056
- Listing Area
- Alameda Map Area 4
- Year Built
- 1912
Property Description
Step 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.
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Additional Information
- Acres
- 0.02
- Age
- 113
- Amenities
- Window Covering(s), Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Cooling System
- None
- Days On Market
- Unknown
- Exterior Features
- Wood Shingles
- Fireplace Description
- None
- Floor Covering
- Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Garage Parking
- No Garage, No Parking
- Heating System
- Gas, Wall Furnace
- Laundry Facilities
- Washer, Dryer
- Levels
- One Story
- Living Area
- 420
- Lot Description
- Grade - Level
- Lot Size
- 1,056
- Neighborhood
- Alameda Map Area 4
- Other Rooms
- None
- Pool Description
- Pool - No, None
- Roof
- Composition
- Sewer
- Sewer - Public
- Style
- Cottage/Bungalow
- Unincorporated Yn
- Yes
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