California
Alameda
2848 San Jose Avenue

$1,295,000

2848 San Jose Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501

4 beds |
2 baths |
2,161 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1906
3,955sqft lot
2 car garage
$599/sqft
Listed 22 days ago

Property Description

This beautifully preserved 1906 Craftsman duplex offers character, comfort, and flexibility—all nestled on a desirable corner lot. With a thoughtfully designed layout and an entertainer’s dream of a backyard, this property is perfect for homeowners and investors alike. The upper-level unit features two spacious bedrooms and one full bath, a bright and inviting family room with a cozy fireplace, a large formal dining room, and an expansive kitchen complete with a gas range and built-in bar top seating. Step out from the kitchen onto a sun-soaked patio, ideal for al fresco dining and morning coffee. Downstairs, the garden-level unit offers its own private entrances, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, a kitchen conveniently located next to the side yard, and a versatile bonus room—perfect as an office, studio, or guest space. An attached two-car garage provides ample space for parking or storage, complemented by additional gated driveway parking for added convenience and privacy. But the true highlight? The lush, tranquil backyard. Featuring a curated selection of mature trees and diverse plantings, multiple seating areas, and a relaxing hot tub, this serene outdoor space feels like your own private retreat. Live in one unit and rent out the other!

Listing Status:: Pending
Date Added:: September 11, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Compass : 510-254-3831
Listing Agent:: Kate McCaffrey : 510-254-3831
MLS ID:: 41111273

General: Breakfast BarEat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Gas Water HeaterDryerWasher
Flooring: LaminateStoneWood
A/C:
Heating: Wall Furnace
Fireplace: Gas StarterLiving RoomWood BurningFireplace

Style: Craftsman
Pool: None
Parking: GarageParking spaces: 2

Roofing: Shingle
General: Wood Siding2

Originating MLS: CRMLS_CCBE
County: Alameda

Zoning: 69574

Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: CRMLS_CCBE

This listing courtesy of Kate McCaffrey, Compass

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Location

Schools Nearby

Otis Elementary School

3010 Fillmore St, Alameda, CA, 94501

Grades KG-5

0.18 miles away

Lincoln Middle School

1250 Fernside Blvd, Alameda, CA, 94501

Grades 6-8

0.44 miles away

Alameda High School

2200 Central Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501

Grades 9-12

0.75 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.