3281 Sterling Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
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$1,364,800
$1.23M - $1.51M
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Kate McCaffrey DRE #01355206 510-522-5223,
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Courtney Bergin DRE #02117395 510-504-4009,
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OUT OF AREA OUT, DRE #88888888
Out Of Area - Non Member
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, 1 Bedroom, Dining Room, Storage
Bathroom
- Features: Tile, Bidet, Shower Over Tub, Tub
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Formal Dining Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,540
- Total interior livable area: 1,540 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: No Heat
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,388 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Rear, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 69866
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab, Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: East End
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alameda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $893/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,087,730
- Annual tax amount: $15,328
- Price range: $1.4M - $1.4M
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2025 | Sold | $1,375,000+25.6%$893/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Pending sale | $1,095,000$711/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000+6.8%$711/sqft |
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| 3/3/2022 | Sold | $1,025,000+30.2%$666/sqft |
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| 2/28/2022 | Pending sale | $787,000$511/sqft |
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| 2/24/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/23/2022 | Pending sale | $787,000$511/sqft |
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| 2/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $787,000$511/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,328 +6.8% | $1,087,730 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $14,354 +8.8% | $1,013,000 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $13,199 +186.3% | $943,000 +320% |
| 2022 | $4,610 +27.5% | $224,516 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,615 +1.4% | $220,114 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,566 +2.9% | $217,857 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,465 +4.5% | $213,586 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,316 | $209,399 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,316 +0.4% | $205,293 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,302 +4.8% | $201,269 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,151 | $198,246 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,151 | $194,363 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $193,486 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $189,692 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $185,974 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $184,585 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $185,024 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $181,397 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $177,841 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $174,354 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $170,936 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $167,586 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $164,515 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $161,289 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,948 | $158,127 |
Neighborhood: East End
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Frank Otis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Alameda High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
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- California
- Alameda County
- Alameda
- 94501
- East End
- 3281 Sterling Ave