Charming Craftsman bungalow on Alameda’s coveted East End, featuring a spacious and inviting front porch that encourages you to slow down and stay awhile. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 891 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space, blending timeless character with modern comfort.Refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, and classic built-ins surrounding the fireplace highlight the home’s original charm. The dining room showcases beautiful original cabinetry and an Art Deco chandelier, adding warmth and character.The light-filled kitchen is bright and functional, especially for a home of this era, with a well-designed layout, brand-new dishwasher and microwave hood, and direct access to the backyard through French doors for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Modern upgrades include air conditioning, an upgraded furnace, and a tankless water heater.The sunny second bedroom features a full wall of windows overlooking the backyard, while the spacious primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet. A vintage tiled bathroom and stackable washer and dryer add both charm and convenience. Outside, enjoy a south-facing backyard with a private deck, mature fig tree, and generous space for entertaining or gardening, along with a storage shed. This home offers the best of Alameda!
Sold for $810,000
$810,000
2516 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
2beds
891sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
2,970 Square Feet Lot
$802,200 Zestimate®
$909/sqft
$3,502 Estimated rent
Home value
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$730,000 - $882,000
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Art deco chandelierFresh interior paintMature fig treeVintage tiled bathroomThoughtfully updated living spaceRefinished hardwood floorsLight-filled kitchen
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Listed by:
Andrea Ruport DRE #01973955 510-213-4169,
Compass,
Jenn Busch DRE #02257793 415-264-5375,
Compass
Bought with:
Jenn Busch, DRE #02257793
Compass
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41130267
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 891
- Total interior livable area: 891 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,970 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Landscaped, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 701685
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Shingles
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sump Pump
- Water: Irrigation Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: East End
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alameda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $909/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $169,813
- Price range: $810K - $810K
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Sold | $810,000+15.9%$909/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41130267 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Pending sale | $699,000$785/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000$785/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $169,813 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,626 +3.2% | $166,483 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,514 +2.1% | $163,220 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,442 +2.1% | $160,019 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,371 +1.2% | $156,882 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,331 +10.1% | $155,274 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,026 +6% | $152,230 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,855 | $149,245 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,855 +0.7% | $146,319 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,836 +4.1% | $143,451 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,723 | $141,296 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,723 | $138,529 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $137,903 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $135,200 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $132,549 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $131,558 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $131,871 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $129,286 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $126,750 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $124,266 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $121,829 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $119,442 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $117,253 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $114,954 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,443 | $112,700 |
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Neighborhood: Fernside
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Edison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Alameda High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Alameda (510) 748-4000
Source: Bay East AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- Alameda County
- Alameda
- 94501
- Fernside
- 2516 Buena Vista Ave
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