Every so often a home ownership opportunity arises in a community that is unlike any other, and The Webster Home at 1238 Versailles Ave is an outstanding example. Built in 1854, this historically significant Gothic Revival home is the oldest documented single family residence in the city of Alameda, built during the California Gold Rush at a time in which Alameda had fewer than 500 residents and only 4 years after California became a state. Now, this one-of-a-kind home is available to a new owner and features 6BR, 4.5BA, a formal LR, DR, kitchen, several bonus rooms/spaces + a detached studio with a full BA. Set back from the street under a canopy of old redwood + coast live oak trees, the home's vintage exterior offers classic Gothic Revival architectural features that give the home a storybook aesthetic + wonderful curb appeal. Inside details include wood floors, a fireplace w/a Victorian-style insert, stunning Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper and loads of Gothic charm throughout. Close to highly ranked schools, and easy access to Park St amenities + just 1/2 blk to transbay/crosstown buses. This home is not just a residence - it’s a standing testament to Alameda’s earliest days, & a chance to take stewardship of a piece of California’s architectural and cultural heritage.
Pending
$1,395,000
1238 Versailles Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
6beds
2,750sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1854
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$1,363,400 Zestimate®
$507/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Loads of gothic charmGothic revival homeWonderful curb appealVintage exteriorWood floorsFormal lr
- 49 days |
- 4,058 |
- 231 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 10, 2025 at 10:04am
Listed by:
Kate McCaffrey DRE #01355206 510-522-5223,
Compass,
Sheila Mofrad DRE #02142910 510-828-8372,
Compass
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41115335
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 1.5 Baths, Den, Dining Room, Library, Office, Bonus Room, Dining Area, Guest House, Music Room, Storage, Study
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Music Room, Storage, Study, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,750
- Total interior livable area: 2,750 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 6913423
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: DSL/Modem Line
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom,Traditional,Victorian
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition,Metal
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1854
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: East End
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alameda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $507/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $755,848
- Price range: $1.4M - $1.4M
- Date on market: 10/23/2025
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$1,363,400
$1.30M - $1.43M
$6,146/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$507/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+136.4%$507/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Listing removed | $5,900$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Price change | $5,900-6.3%$2/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Price change | $6,300-9.4%$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $755,848 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,781 +3.7% | $741,033 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,357 +2.2% | $726,507 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$8,835/mo
Principal & interest
$6905
Property taxes
$1442
Home insurance
$488
Climate risks
Neighborhood: East End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Frank Otis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Alameda High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
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