Welcome to 1280 Caroline Street, a rare 1941 gem tucked onto a quiet cul-de-sac in Alameda's desirable Gold Coast neighborhood. This is the kind of address people wait years for, and it is easy to see why. Set on an extra-large lot, the property offers the kind of breathing room that simply does not come along often; room to garden, to entertain, to let the dog run, and to finally exhale. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers a retreat with a grand entrance, gorgeous original hardwood floors, a large formal living room, dining, and bonus room for whatever strikes you. The kitchen has double French doors leading out to the deck and all that the expansive backyard retreat has to offer. Pull up to the beautiful front landscaping, including the grand maple tree shading the front yard, and the established garden throughout the property. And then there is the detached building. Originally a garden room, then converted into two separate spaces, offering incredible flexibility and lifestyle upgrades. Call it a studio, a workshop, a creative retreat, a home office, or the beginning of a future ADU.* Whatever you call it, it changes the math on how you can live here. Whether you are an artist, a builder, a remote worker, or simply someone who's always wanted a space that is purely yours, this property delivers. Enjoy gorgeous tree-lined streets, peaceful surroundings, and a location just blocks from parks, schools, cafes, restaurants, and shops. It's a close-knit community that people are proud to call home and rarely leave. Open House: Saturday and Sunday, 2- 4 p.m
For sale
$1,999,999
1280 Caroline St, Alameda, CA 94501
3beds
2,030sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$985/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Room to gardenExtra-large lotExpansive backyard retreatGrand entranceQuiet cul-de-sacGorgeous tree-lined streetsGorgeous original hardwood floors
- 5 days
- 749
- 49
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paul Hunt DRE #01910913 510-409-6493,
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41150105
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,030
- Total interior livable area: 2,030 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Side By Side
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Dead End, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 74129050
- Special conditions: Successor Trustee Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alameda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $985/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $294,569
- Date on market: 10/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,207/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,999,999$985/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41150105 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $294,569 +2% |
| 2025 | $5,939 +1.9% | $288,794 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,826 +3.2% | $283,131 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,644 +2% | $277,580 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,532 +2.1% | $272,138 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,421 +1.1% | $266,803 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,361 +13.8% | $264,068 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,711 +6.2% | $258,890 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,434 | $253,814 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,434 +0.4% | $248,838 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,419 +5.5% | $243,959 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,189 | $240,296 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,189 | $235,589 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $234,525 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $229,928 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $225,421 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $223,736 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $224,269 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $219,873 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $215,562 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $211,335 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $207,191 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $203,129 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $199,408 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $195,497 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,321 | $191,664 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: Gold Coast
Similar homes
- $1,200,0003 bd2 ba1.4k sqft1952 Sandcreek Way, Alameda, CA 94501For Sale
MLS ID #41150039, Darlene Gardner. Bay East AOR - $2,799,0003 bd3 ba2.4k sqft1312 Eastshore Dr, Alameda, CA 94501For Sale
MLS ID #41148235, Guy Blume. Bay East AOR - $1,998,0005 bd5 ba2.5k sqft4 Bates Blvd, Orinda, CA 94563For Sale
MLS ID #426153089, Olga Milan-Howells DRE #01294290, Sotheby's International Realty. SFAR - $1,495,0003 bd4 ba2.5k sqft2556 Carisbrook Dr, Oakland, CA 94611For Sale
MLS ID #41150090, Rosie Nysaether. bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
