CHARMING VICTORIAN COTTAGE WITH NEW GROUND LEVEL ADDITION. Step into the elegance of this beautifully updated 4 bedroom and 2-bath Victorian cottage with over 2000 sq. ft. and expansion possibility. This inviting home offers a perfect blend of historic character and thoughtful updates, all just steps from the vibrant heart of Park Street. The original main level features three bedrooms and one bath, showcasing 12-foot ceilings, picture railings, high baseboards, decorative archways, and a stunning box bay window that fills the space with natural light. Freshly painted in soft white complemented by natural colored refinished fir floors every detail enhances the home's warm and welcoming atmosphere. A standout feature is the sunny front porch and the original entryway, adorned with a transom window and elegant double Eastlake doors. The formal private entry makes an enchanting first impression. The kitchen and spacious eating area overlook the lush backyard, where a shady avocado tree, a manicured lawn, and mature landscaping create a peaceful retreat. The gated driveway provides off-street parking for three cars or an RV (setback approval may be required) and includes an EV charging station. Both walkable and bikeable, this home is ideally located just a few blocks from Park.
Sold for $1,490,000 on 04/30/25
$1,490,000
1523 Walnut St, Alameda, CA 94501
4beds
2,000sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1889
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$1,443,500 Zestimate®
$745/sqft
$4,533 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,443,500
$1.30M - $1.60M
$4,533/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 01, 2025 at 06:10am
Listed by:
Dianna Wyman DRE #01007162 510-919-2876,
Bayside Real Estate
Bought with:
Laura Lee Meith, DRE #02130868
Compass
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41091021
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Bidet, Solid Surface, Updated Baths, Dual Flush Toilet, Marble, Window, Radiant Heat, Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Split Bath, Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned, Natural Gas, Individual Rm Controls, See Remarks
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning, Room Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside, Space For Frzr/Refr, Common Area
Features
- Formal Dining Room, Storage, Unfinished Room, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Parking Spaces, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), No Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: No Steps to Entry
- Patio & porch: Patio, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Garden/Play, Storage, Railed
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Features: Level, Front Yard, Back Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 712345
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Victorian
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Sewer in Street
- Water: Water District
- Utilities for property: Water/Sewer Meter on Site, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Alameda
- Subdivision: Central Alameda
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2025 | Sold | $1,490,000+15.1%$745/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41091021 | ||
| 4/8/2025 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$648/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41091021 | ||
| 3/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$648/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41091021 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $256,684 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,917 +3.4% | $251,651 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,757 +2.1% | $246,718 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Central
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Love Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Will C. Wood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Alameda High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Alameda (510) 748-4000
Source: Bay East AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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