VACANT DUPLEX! Upstairs 835 sq.ft. and downstairs is 782 sq.ft. Built in 1895, this West End Alameda duplex blends classic charm with flexible living and strong income potential—live in one unit and rent the other, or lease both for maximum return. The upper unit offers a spacious living room, bright eat-in kitchen with freshly painted cabinets and recessed lighting, two bedrooms, and a full bath with tiled stall shower. Step out to a covered patio—perfect for outdoor dining or relaxation. The updated lower unit features a light-filled living room, eat-in kitchen with new cabinets, sink, and tile backsplash, one bedroom, and a full bath with shower over tub. A tankless water heater adds modern efficiency. A large laundry room provides bonus space ideal for storage or a home office. BONUS detached studio shed offers even more versatility—great as a home office, art space, or music room. Just blocks from Webster Street, parks, schools, restaurants, and transit, this multi-unit gem is a rare find in a prime location.
Sold for $850,000
$850,000
545 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
3beds
1,617sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$881,400 Zestimate®
$526/sqft
$4,589 Estimated rent
Home value
$881,400
$793,000 - $978,000
$4,589/mo
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Bright eat-in kitchenTile backsplashRecessed lightingFreshly painted cabinetsNew cabinetsCovered patioLarge laundry room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Guy Blume DRE #01766434 510-846-4687,
Kw Advisors East Bay
Bought with:
Vito LoGrasso, DRE #01861100
Bhhs Drysdale Properties
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41101363
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: None
Features
- Storage, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Carpet, Bamboo
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,617
- Total interior livable area: 1,617 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: No Steps to Entry
- Exterior features: Storage, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,178 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 7444333
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Vintage
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Alameda
- Subdivision: West End
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Price range: $850K - $850K
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2025 | Sold | $850,000-5%$526/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41101363 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Pending sale | $895,000$553/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41101364 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $895,000-7.5%$553/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41101363 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2024 | Listing removed | $968,000$599/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41074936 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $968,000$599/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41074933 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $45,357 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,031 +2% | $44,468 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,970 +1.6% | $43,596 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,922 +1.5% | $42,742 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,879 +1.1% | $41,903 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,848 +21.4% | $41,474 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,346 +3.8% | $40,660 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,261 | $39,863 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,261 +1.4% | $39,082 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,228 -1.2% | $38,316 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,256 | $37,740 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,256 | $37,001 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $36,833 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $36,112 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $35,403 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $35,138 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $35,222 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $34,532 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $33,855 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $33,191 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $32,540 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $31,904 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $31,319 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $30,704 +2% |
| 2001 | $792 | $30,102 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Paden Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Encinal Jr. Sr. High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Will C. Wood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 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
- West End
- 545 Central Ave
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