983 Pearl St, Alameda, CA 94501

Once upon a time, this must have been a gorgeous house. It has really "good bones". Through the years it has fallen into disrepair. Many layers of peeling paint and wallpaper. Cracked plaster everywhere. Torn linoleum. Damaged wood trim around windows. $24,295 of Section 1 repairs per recent pest inspection. Public records show 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths; but there really is one full bath, while the other has a commode only which makes it a 1/4 bath. Like everything else, buyer must "trust, but verify." What does it offer? Location, location, location! Find it at the desirable east end, on a lovely and quiet street of Tudor and Mediterranean homes that an architecture buff may appreciate. Did I mention the vintage chandeliers in nearly every room? We just ripped out the carpet to uncover the hardwood floors. And dare I say it, one day, after these floors are refinished, they'll be "gleaming!" Roof was replaced in 2001. As of this writing, Zillow zestimates it at $698,000 while Cyberhomes estimates it at $720, 534. Of course, there's no substitute for a thorough comparable market analysis that a REALTOR can provide --- but that's a start. Contractors, Handymen and People who want to invest sweat equity: please take a look and you'll find this home's hidden potential.