VACANT DUPLEX! Upstairs 835 sq.ft. and downstairs is 782 sq.ft. Built in 1895, this West End Alameda duplex blends classic charm with flexible living and strong income potential—live in one unit and rent the other, or lease both for maximum return. The upper unit offers a spacious living room, bright eat-in kitchen with freshly painted cabinets and recessed lighting, two bedrooms, and a full bath with tiled stall shower. Step out to a covered patio—perfect for outdoor dining or relaxation. The updated lower unit features a light-filled living room, eat-in kitchen with new cabinets, sink, and tile backsplash, one bedroom, and a full bath with shower over tub. A tankless water heater adds modern efficiency. A large laundry room provides bonus space ideal for storage or a home office. BONUS detached studio shed offers even more versatility—great as a home office, art space, or music room. Just blocks from Webster Street, parks, schools, restaurants, and transit, this multi-unit gem is a rare find in a prime location.
Sold for $850,000 on 09/19/25
$850,000
545 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
3beds
1,617sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$849,200 Zestimate®
$526/sqft
$4,470 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 20, 2025 at 03:08am
Listed by:
Guy Blume DRE #01766434 510-846-4687,
Kw Advisors East Bay
Bought with:
Vito LoGrasso, DRE #01861100
Bhhs Drysdale Properties
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41101363

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: None
Features
- Storage, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Carpet, Bamboo
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,617
- Total interior livable area: 1,617 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: No Steps to Entry
- Exterior features: Storage, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,178 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 7444333
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Vintage
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Alameda
- Subdivision: West End
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
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Estimated market value
$849,200