Built in 1877 (per Alameda Historical Museum), this elegant Victorian Italianate home has wonderful vintage style both inside and out! Situated on a large, private lot just 2 blocks to downtown Park St and 1 block to the Alameda Library, the home features 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, formal living + dining rooms, a spacious updated kitchen with a walk-in pantry, a family room, laundry room and a spacious basement bonus space for storage or a home fitness area (572 SF, measured). Original architectural details include large rooms with 10-ft ceilings and carved medallions, ornate bay windows with window seats in the living room + primary bedroom, pocket doors, picture rails, and hardwood floors and oversized windows throughout. A large main floor bedroom is convenient for guests or a home office.The primary bedroom is attached to what originally must have been a nursery, now ideal for a home office, studio or library. New interior paint + light fixtures. Plenty of bright, natural light throughout. Covered back deck + a yard with a paved patio, large lawn. Off-street parking + EV charger. This prime central Alameda location is just 5 minutes to South Shore Center shopping and 3 blocks to highly ranked Alameda HS. Easy access to freeways + BART. This is vintage Alameda at its finest!