Situated in the Gold Coast at the end of a cul-de-sac at the water's edge, this spectacular home offers panoramic water views and over 4,900 SF of luxury and comfort combined with a seamless connection between expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces. Built in 1950, the present owners have transformed this exceptional property into a contemporary home designed for entertaining, family gatherings & taking in serene lagoon and sunset views. The home features 4BR, 3 full + 2 half BA, an open main level great room, a fabulous chef's kitchen w/Euro-style cabinets, quartzite counters + Thermador, Bosch, Best +Dacor appliances, plus a gym, mud room and an attached 2-car garage. Panoramic water views from nearly every room through floor-to-ceiling windows equipped w/Hunter Douglas motorized shades. The spacious primary BR suite features a fireplace, dual closets + a luxurious ensuite bathroom w/a steam shower. Abundant storage, state-of-the-art technology, radiant heat and URC Total Control automated audio + lighting systems throughout. Three levels of decks + patios surround the house, providing an additional 4000 SF of outdoor living spaces that include an outdoor "living/media room", a fire pit, an outdoor shower, 1/2 bath, personal dock and much more. Stunning, both inside and out.
For sale
Price cut: $455K (8/13)
$4,795,000
1235 Hawthorne St, Alameda, CA 94501
4beds
4,907sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.32 Acres Lot
$4,655,400 Zestimate®
$977/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Personal dockOutdoor showerFloor-to-ceiling windowsHunter douglas motorized shadesAbundant storageMud roomState-of-the-art technology
- 101 days |
- 3,881 |
- 182 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kate McCaffrey DRE #01355206 510-522-5223,
Compass,
Courtney Bergin DRE #02117395 510-504-4009,
Compass
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41134742
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 0.5 Bath, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Dining Room, Family Room, Dining Area, Sun Porch, Other
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Tub, Steam
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned, Radiant
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen, Sound System
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,907
- Total interior livable area: 4,907 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Access, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Terrace, Deck, Covered
- Exterior features: Dock
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Sprinklers In Rear, Side Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 741290712
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other, Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab, Concrete
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gold Coast
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alameda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $977/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,512,258
- Annual tax amount: $34,814
- Price range: $4.8M - $4.8M
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$4,655,400
$4.42M - $4.89M
$6,323/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Price change | $4,795,000-8.7%$977/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41134742 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,250,000+169.2%$1,070/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41134742 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2017 | Sold | $1,950,000+32.2%$397/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #40797366 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2012 | Listing removed | $1,475,000$301/sqft |
Source: Philip Kaake Properties Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2011 | Listed for sale | $1,475,000+158.8%$301/sqft |
Source: Bayside Real Estate #40543800 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/1994 | Sold | $570,000$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,814 +2.2% | $2,512,258 +2% |
| 2024 | $34,056 +4.2% | $2,463,000 +2% |
| 2023 | $32,694 +2.4% | $2,414,712 +2% |
| 2022 | $31,940 +2.6% | $2,367,372 +2% |
| 2021 | $31,131 +11.1% | $2,320,961 +9.2% |
| 2020 | $28,024 +8.4% | $2,126,280 +6.9% |
| 2019 | $25,842 +119.9% | $1,989,000 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,751 | $1,950,000 +133.6% |
| 2017 | $11,751 -0.1% | $834,741 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,764 +7.2% | $818,377 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $10,976 | $806,087 +2% |
| 2014 | $10,976 | $790,298 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $786,730 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $771,306 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $756,184 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $750,535 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $752,320 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $737,574 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $723,113 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $708,937 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $695,040 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $681,418 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $668,929 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $655,813 +2% |
| 2001 | $7,344 | $642,954 |
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Neighborhood: Gold Coast
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Will C. Wood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Encinal Jr. Sr. High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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