Built in 1910, this lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath home located in the sought after neighborhood of Alameda’s East End, has been in the same family for nearly 73 years! The upper main level offers a light filled family room upon entry, updated eat-in kitchen with a professional grade Thermadore gas range convection oven, plenty of cabinets for storage and elegant lighting. The kitchen looks over a manicured backyard with BBQ and expansive patio, perfect for entertaining and relaxing. The home has been lovingly cared for with hand crafted woodwork throughout adding so much beautiful warmth and charm. The two bedrooms each have their own updated baths with natural light skylights, for privacy and guest accommodations. The lower level offers a huge remodeled basement with access to the back yard, a generator outlet in the garage and plenty of space to be creative! Commuter options are plentiful with easy access to the I-880, BART, SF Ferry, Google Bus, and only 10 minutes to OAK Airport. 2518 Chester offers a meticulously maintained home surrounded by beautiful gardens just a few minutes walk to highly-ranked schools, Lincoln and Krusi Park and downtown Park St. amenities, South Shore Shopping Center, Encinal Market and the beach!
Sold for $1,150,000
$1,150,000
2518 Chester St, Alameda, CA 94501
2beds
1,740sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
3,049.2 Square Feet Lot
$1,352,700 Zestimate®
$661/sqft
$3,795 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,352,700
$1.23M - $1.50M
$3,795/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 10, 2023 at 10:35pm
Listed by:
Kara Thacker DRE #01271438 510-332-8325,
Compass
Bought with:
Richard Kim, DRE #01410106
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41033156
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer, Cabinets, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Linoleum, Carpet
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,740
- Total interior livable area: 1,740 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Converted Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,049 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 701736
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composition Shingles, Other, Wood
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security Gate
Location
- Region: Alameda
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2023 | Sold | $1,150,000+28.5%$661/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41033156 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2023 | Pending sale | $895,000$514/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41033156 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $895,000+2696.9%$514/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41033156 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/1994 | Sold | $32,000$18/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,173,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,093 +180.1% | $1,150,000 +270.5% |
| 2023 | $5,745 +2% | $310,385 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,630 +25.3% | $304,299 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,494 +1.4% | $298,333 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,433 +1.7% | $295,274 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,360 +7.3% | $289,485 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,062 | $283,810 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,062 +0.3% | $278,246 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,050 +0.5% | $272,792 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,030 -8.7% | $268,695 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,412 | $263,432 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $262,242 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $257,102 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $252,061 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $250,177 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $250,772 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $245,857 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $241,037 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $236,312 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $231,680 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $227,139 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $222,977 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $218,605 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,574 | $214,318 |
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Neighborhood: East End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Edison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Alameda High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
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- California
- Alameda County
- Alameda
- 94501
- East End
- 2518 Chester St