1515 Pacific Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Built in 1910, this sweet California Bungalow has plenty of vintage charm & character throughout, as well as modern day conveniences & upgrades. Situated in a central Alameda neighborhood that has a variety of vintage architectural styles that range from stately Victorian cottages to charming bungalows, this home is within easy walking and biking distance of parks, shopping and restaurants. The house offers a formal living room and dining room, three bedrooms, one updated bathroom, a newly remodeled kitchen, a family room and 788 SF of bonus space in the unfinished basement and garage. The house is a prime example of California bungalow style with wood shingles, a wide gable roofline, and a generous, partial-width front porch. The porch features double columns, and the high beadboard ceiling is framed with decorative crown moulding. The home’s already wonderful curb appeal is accentuated by new, drought-tolerant landscaping and a white picket fence in the sweet front yard. The new Mission-style 3-light front door opens into a sunny living room that embodies classic bungalow design with a high, coved plaster ceiling, beautiful hardwood floors, picture rails, and three double-hung, dual pane bay windows that overlook the front yard. A wide, curved arch opens to a bright, spacious dining room that also offers a beautiful coved ceiling, a continuation of the living room’s vintage Douglas fir floor, and another trio of bay windows that provides plenty of natural light. The spacious kitchen with refinished douglas fir flooring has been newly remodeled and includes an abundance of white shaker-style cabinets, gray quartz countertops, new schoolhouse lighting, a wide single well stainless steel sink, and bright white subway tile backsplash on the walls. Appliances include a built-in microwave/hood, a Frigidaire gas range and a Whirlpool dishwasher. The bedrooms are comparable in size and period details and include double-hung windows, refinished Douglas fir floors, high ceilings and picture rails. The bedroom closest to the front of the house has three picture windows that overlook the front porch, and would be perfect for a bright, sunny guest room or home office. The remodeled bathroom connects two of the bedrooms, and includes a new sink/vanity, hexagon floor tiles, a vintage cast iron tub, and bright white wall tiles. The family room is located beyond the kitchen, at the rear of the house, and also opens to the back yard. The newly landscaped backyard is completely fenced for privacy, and contains a lawn, a large lime tree, new drought-tolerant plantings, and a large, established wisteria vine. An opulent Japanese maple tree sits in the neighbor’s yard and spills over the fence to offer shade and beauty in this peaceful backyard. This lovely California Bungalow has been restored to its original charm and beauty, as well as updated for today’s modern lifestyle. Located in a wonderful vintage neighborhood in Central Alameda, this quintessential Alameda property is a gem in every way.