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$1,375,000
● House - Off Market

3281 Sterling Ave

Alameda, CA 94501
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,540 Ft²
$5,377
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Located in a sought-after East End neighborhood just 2 blocks to Lincoln Park/pool, this charming 1917 Craftsman bungalow is remodeled inside and out and offers curb appeal to spare! Situated on an historic street that celebrated its Centennial in 1917 (the year in which many of the houses on the street were built), this completely refurbished home features 3 BR, 1.5 BA, a spacious LR, an open kitchen/dining room, a main-level laundry space + a finished detached garage that offers many flexible uses (297 SF, measured). Improvements and updates from 2022-2025 include a new roof, electrical/plumbing, heat pump for heating/cooling, refinished hardwood floors, new upstairs bedroom carpeting, lush landscaping, new fencing, a gorgeous new kitchen, updated/remodeled bathrooms, and so much more. EV charger + off-street tandem parking. This fantastic East End location is close to Otis Elementary/Lincoln Middle schools, Krusi Field and Encinal Market, with easy access to the South Shore Center, Park St amenities, the Alameda shoreline, the SF Ferry and OAK. Move right in!
Unit Size
1,540 Ft²
Days on Market
60 days
Land Size
0.08 acres
Price per sqft
$711
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1917

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Last updated: 2 years ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41097154)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 14, 2025 Sold
Sold
Jul 2, 2025 In contract -
In contract
May 15, 2025 Listed by Compass $1,095,000
Listed by Compass

Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1917
  • Effective Year Built: 1925
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 16
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,388
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 570
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 580
  • Total Building Area: 1,540
  • Building Area: 1,540
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,540
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: STERLING
  • Land Acres: 0000000078
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1100
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00006 BLK: AR: 0069 PAGE: 0086

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Alameda City Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 428100

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 12-A6
  • Parcel: Jan 01, 1970
  • Lot: 35
  • Municipality: CITY OF ALAMEDA
  • Latitude: 37.7559
  • Longitude: -122.23

    Address

  • Full Address: 3281 Sterling Ave
  • Address - House Number: 3281
  • Address - Street Name: Sterling
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Alameda
  • Carrier Code: C002
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3127
  • Zip Code: 94501

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $460,952
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 21-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1804
  • Valuation Date: Feb 14, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 76
  • Final Value: 983,362
  • High Value: 1,160,792
  • Low Value: 805,932

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $217,516
  • Assessed Land Value: $164,580
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $59,936

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Feb 28, 2022
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Mar 03, 2022
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 46155
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 3281 Sterling Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 3281 Sterling Avenue was built in 1917 and last sold on Feb 28, 2022 for $1,025,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 3281 Sterling Avenue is $1,095,114.
What are some comparable homes to 3281 Sterling Avenue?
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