For sale

$700,000

1148 Bismarck Ln, Alameda, CA 94502

3beds

1,673sqft

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Townhouse, Residential

Built in 1970

-- sqft lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$418/sqft

$580/mo HOA

What's special

ALAMEDA FIXER WITH MAJOR UPSIDE! Uncover a true diamond in the rough at 1148 Bismarck Lane! Perfectly situated in Alamedas highly desirable Islandia community, this massive 1,673 sq. ft. contemporary townhome features 3 BR / 3 BA and is the ultimate blank canvas to build instant equity.Bring your creative vision to revitalize the light-filled, open layout and customize every detail to your exact taste. Why Youll Love This Location:Assigned to top-performing schools like Amelia Earhart Elementary.Commuters dream, located minutes from the scenic Harbor Bay Ferry straight to San Francisco.Private, low-maintenance backyard patio.Amazing Islandia HOA resort amenities: heated pool, tennis & basketball courts, and clubhouse.Don't miss the lowest-priced entry point into an incredible neighborhood. Bring your tools, contractor, and imagination!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining room

Features: DiningArea

Family room

Features: SeparateFamilyRoom

Heating

Other

Cooling

None

Features

Fireplace features: Family Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,673
Total interior livable area: 1,673 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 2

Details

Parcel number: 0741076083
Zoning: residential
Special conditions: NoticeOfDefault
Horses can be raised: Yes

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Property subtype: Townhouse, Residential

Materials

Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1970

Utilities & green energy

Gas: PublicUtilities
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Services included: Sewer
HOA fee: $580 monthly

Location

Region: Alameda

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $418/sqft
Tax assessed value: $936,360
Date on market: 7/20/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

Foreclosure details

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/20/2026	Listed for sale	$700,000$418/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$936,360 +2%
2024	$13,162 +100.1%	$918,000 +138.7%
2023	$6,577 +2.1%	$384,602 +2%
2022	$6,441 +2.3%	$377,061 +2%
2021	$6,299 +1.1%	$369,668 +1%
2020	$6,230 +9.1%	$365,880 +2%
2019	$5,712 +6.8%	$358,706 +2%
2018	$5,349	$351,675 +2%
2017	$5,349 +0.1%	$344,780 +2%
2016	$5,342 +4.6%	$338,021 +1.5%
2015	$5,105	$332,943 +2%
2014	$5,105	$326,423 +0.5%
2013	--	$324,948 +2%
2012	--	$318,577 +2%
2011	--	$312,331 +0.8%
2010	--	$309,997 -0.2%
2009	--	$310,735 +2%
2008	--	$304,643 +2%
2007	--	$298,670 +2%
2006	--	$292,815 +2%
2005	--	$287,075 +2%
2004	--	$281,447 +1.9%
2003	--	$276,291 +2%
2002	--	$270,872 +2%
2001	$3,144	$265,563

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Bay Farm Island

Getting around

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

29 / 100

Some Transit

63 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

8/10
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
10/10
Lincoln Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
10/10
Alameda High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

District: AlamedaCityUnified

Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.