2514 Crist St, Alameda, CA 94501

Built in 1910, this East End Craftsman home is tucked away on a charming one-block street only two blocks from downtown Park Street. The house includes a formal living room/dining room, updated eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a detached studio, and a detached garage. The home’s striking front gable, wide covered porch with quintessential Craftsman pillars and a second decorative gable all contribute to the home’s wonderful curb appeal. Horizontal wood siding is interspersed with narrow trim boards, and the wide eaves with exposed rafters and brackets under the eaves complete the home’s lovely façade. The newer raised-panel front door with a glass insert perfectly complements the house and offers a warm welcome to visitors. Inside, the combination living room/dining room has many beautiful vintage details including newly refinished inlaid hardwood floors and wainscoting along the walls. A trio of double-hung windows looks out to the street and the stately Jacaranda tree, which features beautiful purple blooms during the springtime. Another pair of double-hung windows in the dining area brings additional light into the room. The spacious, eat-in kitchen has been updated with freshly painted kitchen cabinets and upper glass display cabinets, corian counters with a corian sink seamlessly inset within the countertops, newly refinished hardwood floors, and recessed ceiling lights. Appliances include a KitchenAid dishwasher, Kenmore gas range, GE Profile built-in microwave, and a Frigidaire refrigerator. The Marvel wine cooler sits below the wine service peninsula with easy access from the dining room. The peninsula has granite countertops and provides a great space for guests to pour and enjoy a glass of wine. A lovely corner eat-in breakfast nook area is perfect for relaxing in the morning sun and looking out to the backyard through the beautiful back door that has a full beveled glass panel insert. The sunny master bedroom suite is up a short flight of stairs off of the kitchen and features refinished hardwood floors, a double-hung window that overlooks the yard, and a roomy mirrored closet with built-in shelving. A second, smaller closet offers additional storage, and a full bathroom is conveniently located en-suite. The home’s two other bedrooms and bathroom are situated on a hallway next to the kitchen that can be closed off for privacy. The bathroom is located between the bedrooms, and features a tub and shower combination, built-in storage, bright ceramic tiles, and a window for natural light. Situated beneath the main home, through a separate entrance, is a large laundry room/bonus space, which includes a half bath and windows that overlook the backyard. This space also has access to the walk in basement, tall enough for an adult to stand upright in. This space could provide additional potential to build out into more living space in the future. In the meantime, it provides even more storage space for the home. In addition to the main structure of the home, there is a detached studio in the backyard, perfect for a home office or family room. This bright, spacious room has engineered hardwood floors, two large sets of divided light windows overlooking the yard, and sconce lighting. Next to the detached studio is a raised deck with a hot tub inlaid into it; a perfect spot to relax overlooking the backyard and side yard. The side yard also offers additional space for relaxing and entertaining and leads to the detached garage with a workbench and storage shelves. 2514 Crist is a wonderful Craftsman with loads of bonus spaces located in a charming East End neighborhood, two blocks from downtown! In addition to the shopping and restaurants on Park Street and the South Shore Center, this home is also easily accessible to the beach, parks, and Alameda’s top rated public schools.