There are times when a property exudes so much character and charm that you are compelled to explore it. This is one such home and it truly delights the senses. Welcome to 824 Paru Street, an enchanting 1910 Storybook home in Alameda’s coveted Gold Coast—just one block to the lagoon and Franklin Park/Franklin Elementary. Behind a brick garden wall and gated entry, this whimsical 3,523 SqFt home showcases steep gables, sweeping curved rooflines, arched doorways, stained glass, and classic English cottage charm—a rare and beautifully preserved example of early 20th century design. Inside, the living room is a true centerpiece with rich wood paneling, leaded glass windows, and a striking fireplace with custom millwork, while classical wainscoting lines the halls leading to a dramatic second-floor landing beneath the steep roofline. Upstairs, new red oak floors complement three primary bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath (2.5 total), while original white oak floors in the living and dining rooms have been thoughtfully restored. The backyard patio invites quiet moments under a wisteria-draped gazebo. Public record notes five bedrooms; the lower level lives as a spacious family room with copper fireplace and a refined library or office with adjacent full bath. This home is truly a gem!
Sold for $1,950,000
$1,950,000
824 Paru St, Alameda, CA 94501
5beds
3,523sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$1,969,800 Zestimate®
$554/sqft
$7,516 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,969,800
$1.79M - $2.17M
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Copper fireplaceBackyard patioClassical wainscotingEnsuite bathRich wood panelingWisteria-draped gazeboNew red oak floors
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Listed by:
Joshua Silverman DRE #01882355 510-292-8160,
Vanguard Properties
Bought with:
Rob Costabile, DRE #01422182
Vantage Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41128803
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, In Unit
Features
- Den, Sound System
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Brick, Decorative, Den, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,523
- Total interior livable area: 3,523 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Storage, Garden, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 74127020
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English,Vintage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Foundation: Raised, Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Alameda
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Sold | $1,950,000+15%$554/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41128803 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Pending sale | $1,695,000$481/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41128803 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+239%$481/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41128803 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/1995 | Sold | $500,000$142/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $830,580 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,050 +4.4% | $814,294 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,587 +2.5% | $798,330 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,324 +2.8% | $782,680 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,045 +1.4% | $767,334 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,909 +1.2% | $759,470 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,791 +8% | $744,580 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,062 | $729,984 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,062 -0.1% | $715,674 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,075 +6.1% | $701,644 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,552 | $691,110 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,552 | $677,574 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $674,514 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $661,290 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $648,324 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $643,480 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $645,010 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $632,364 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $619,970 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $607,814 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $595,900 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $584,220 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $573,516 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $562,270 +2% |
| 2001 | $6,323 | $551,246 |
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Neighborhood: Bronze Coast
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Will C. Wood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Encinal Jr. Sr. High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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