Seller Represented
Listed: $849,000 | Sold: $1,200,000
*Multiple offers, 48 disclosure requests*
Nestled on a gorgeous tree-lined avenue, this historic Craftsman home offers the best of all worlds: an unbeatable location, a spacious and beautiful property, and incredible expansion or income potential.
Built in 1920, 1308 Park Ave lives in Alameda’s highly desired East End, just steps from the renowned Park Street corridor which features world-class restaurants, charming boutiques, hip coffee shops, and all the neighborhood amenities of city life, with a small town feel. Just minutes to South Shore Shopping Center, Fruitvale BART, and a quick jaunt to the Ferry Terminal, there is no better place to be than here on Park Avenue.
Accented by rich redwood bark, mature trees, and ornamental grasses, the stucco façade of 1308 Park Ave features a broad, covered front porch perfect for enjoying a chilled drink on a warm summers night. Black wrought-iron railings frame the wide front steps that lead to a charming one-of-a-kind dutch door that welcomes you into the home of your dreams.
Stepping into the open living room with original brick fireplace, abundant windows, plantation shutters, and rich wood trim, 1308 Park Ave hosts beautiful examples of Arts and Crafts workmanship in nearly every room. The stunning hardwood floors throughout have been meticulously restored to their original beauty, and all of the rooms have original windows, door and window casements, wide baseboards, and gorgeous period details.
In the perfect arrangement of space, the kitchen is situated just off of the dining room, and features gleaming white stone countertops, with upgraded faucet fixture, disposal, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry and storage, and large windows, which flood the room with natural light. Just a few short steps away sits a spacious room previously used as the laundry area, which serves as an access point to the delightful rear deck, the perfect space for entertaining a summer dinner party soiree.
Both of the spacious and bright bedrooms in this home feature expansive closet space and are conveniently located just down the hall from the open kitchen, near the luxuriously renovated bathroom which features classic tiled flooring and pedestal sink, as well as a rainforest shower head and built in stone encased shelving.
Accessible via the second bedroom as well as via the laundry room, the beautiful rear deck offers 338 square feet (per graphic artist) of outdoor living space. Given the two points of access to the outdoor entertainment space, this home truly lives like a dream.
Looking out from the deck onto the backyard, it is easy to let your imagination run wild, enchanted with the possibilities for year round enjoyment in this spacious and well-appointed yard. Have a picnic beneath the mature apricot tree, on the freshly laid grass, or sunbathe and read a book on the deck. A special feature of this lovely house is the immense privacy that is enjoyed, provided by the tall wood fence.
The guesthouse is situated at the very rear of the property and features its own private wood patio with a beautiful arbor, covered in lushly blooming plant life. This newly built space features high ceilings, abundant recessed lighting, a large washer and dryer, a full bathroom, private office nook, newly installed carpeting, and private access, while still being just a few steps away from the main home. Cable ready and security monitored, this incredible space is ideal for a family member, a guest in town, or income producing occupant.
Right around the corner is the bonus room which hosts 254 sq ft of finished space (per appraisal) and yields limitless potential. Used in the past as a gym, an office, an art studio, and a club room, this area features abundant recessed lighting, and additional storage space in the attic, the perfect option for your outdoor gear.
1308 Park Ave has the potential of hosting up to 3 cars in a tandem arrangement and provides a unique opportunity to live in a quintessential Craftsman home while generating income from an additional guest house. Welcome home!