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$2,680,000

Built in 1891, this historic Thomas Pyne residence is a remarkable example of Queen Anne Victorian architecture, showcasing extraordinary period craftsmanship and detail throughout. The striking front portico welcomes you with intricate gold-leaf woodwork, dentil molding, and grand double entry doors opening into an impressive foyer. The grand faceted tower is textbook Queen Anne style. Step inside and discover a home rich with architectural character, including Anaglypta wallcoverings, Bradbury & Bradbury-style wallpaper, stained glass and painted glass, beautiful caramel stained wood floors, elegant chandeliers, and classic picture-rail moldings. The expansive main level features a gracious living room combining two parlor rooms with decorative fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen, solarium, office, laundry area, and full bathroom. The kitchen has a commercial grade gas Wolf stove top, corner and island seating perfect for congregating around the chef. The office is counted as one of the six bedrooms while the solarium shines with tall hatch windows, brass light fixtures, coffered ceilings and skylights. Upstairs are four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with an additional spacious primary suite with an ensuite bathroom and exceptional closet space. A large attic, accessed through a closet hatch, provides additional storage and possibilities. The enormous full basement adds another dimension to the property, offering a workshop, butler’s kitchen, multiple storage rooms, and an impressive library that may once have been a ballroom to entertain the political gathering of yesteryear. County records identify the residence as a six-bedroom, three-bath home encompassing more than 4,884 square feet on an approximately 10,000-square-foot lot. Completing this exceptional property is a converted carriage house at the rear, currently used as an ADU that has a full kitchen and living room downstairs and a full bedroom and bathroom upstairs and measures 734 sq.ft.. The total sq.ft. is 5,618 sq.ft. The backyard has an enormous amount of storage, artificial turf, majestic oak tree and an English garden that could be transformed into a garage, pool area or 18 hole putting green! With its grand proportions, extraordinary period details, and distinctive architectural heritage, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Alameda’s truly memorable Victorian residences. Open house 9/11 Friday 1pm-3pm, 9/12 Saturday and 9/13 Sunday 2pm-4pm.

6 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41146743 MLS

2242 San Antonio Ave, Alameda

Listing courtesy of Guy Blume from KW Advisors East Bay. 510-846-4687

$567,000

1401 Cottage St. Unit D is a 2-bed, 2-bath upper-level condo in the heart of Central Alameda. Natural light floods the living space, catching the brick fireplace and mid-century architectural lines as you enter. The private patio off the living room creates a perfect extension of the space for your morning coffee, end-of-day wind-downs, or just a quiet place to read. The home sits within an intimate 12-residence community and includes one off-street parking space plus storage. Your location delivers the ideal balance of calm residential living with access at your fingertips. Both Park Street and Webster Street are close by for dining, coffee, and errands, as well as lounges and lively weekend spots. Franklin Park is two blocks away for swimming, sports, and seasonal programming, and the shoreline sits close enough to make evening walks and weekend beach days a regular routine. With ferry access to Oakland and San Francisco, commuting is seamless. Plug into the city during the day and return to Alameda’s quieter coastal pace at night.

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41140845 MLS

1401 Cottage St Unit D, Alameda

Listing courtesy of Jose Cerda-Zein from Cerda-Zein Real Estate. 510-523-5673