Located in one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in all of Alameda, this spacious 1910 shingled Craftsman has charm to spare both inside and out! Situated on an unusually large corner lot, the home features 4BR, 2BA, a formal foyer, impressive living & dining rooms, a kitchen w/adjoining laundry room, a detached garage & a large front sitting porch surrounded by a lovely garden & mature fruit trees. Inside, period architectural details include Douglas fir wainscot panels, untouched window & door trim, picture rails, crown moulding + oak floors w/rosewood borders. The DR has bay windows, a fireplace & a spectacular Odeon crystal chandelier/ The spacious LR has a fireplace w/a gorgeous Craftsman tile surround & much more. The primary BR suite includes a sunny ensuite nursery/home office/flex room, a cedar-lined closet + a Harlow crystal light fixture. The 2 sun-filled upstairs bedrooms have vintage tongue & groove paneling, skylights and built-in book shelves. Wonderful front & back yards include pavers + 7 varieties of fruit trees. Detached garage presents possibilities. Off-street tandem parking for multiple cars. This is a truly exceptional vintage home in a sought-after Alameda location w/classic Craftsman features, and lush, very private outdoor spaces. Perfection!
For sale
$1,595,000
898 Union St, Alameda, CA 94501
4beds
2,076sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$768/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Period architectural detailsCorner lotCedar-lined closetFormal foyerBuilt-in book shelvesLarge front sitting porchBay windows
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Listing updated: August 14, 2025 at 11:18pm
Listed by:
Michael Lane DRE #01892532 510-688-8468,
Compass,
Jake Coyne DRE #02041665 510-846-8619,
Compass
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41107600

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Workshop
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Window
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,076
- Total interior livable area: 2,076 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,405.2 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 74125591
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gold Coast Edge
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alameda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $768/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,701,136
- Annual tax amount: $22,990
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
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