1542 Buena Vista Ave

Alameda, CA
$ 699,000 Beds 2 Baths 1 Sq 920 Virtual Tour
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Charming Craftsman bungalow in Alameda's coveted West End! This sweet 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home at 1542 Buena Vista Avenue sits on a corner lot with room to expand, offering classic character plus future potential. Enjoy an unbeatable location — close to Alameda schools from preschool through high school, stroll to the neighborhood park, and take in the waterfront just a short distance away. Live on the island and soak up its warm, family-friendly community, all with a convenient commute to San Francisco. A great opportunity to make this Alameda charmer your own — don't miss it! Open House Friday 9/4 4 pm - 7 pm. 9/5-9/6 Sat. & Sun 1 pm - 4 pm

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  • Price
  • $ 699,000
  • City
  • Alameda
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • Alameda
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.08 Acres
  • Zip
  • 94501
  • Sqr Footage
  • 920
  • Year Built
  • 1918
  • Style
  • Bungalow Craftsman
  • MLS#
  • 41147071
Listed By: Yun Tong with Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l; 415-686-0200
Data Source: Bay East MLS, CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS

Features

General

Living Area 920
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Utilities Natural Gas Available
Roof Composition Shingles
Architectural Style Bungalow,Craftsman
Pool Features None
Construction Materials Stucco
Pets Allowed No
Year Built 1918
Electric No Solar
Stories Count 1
Levels One Story
Property Subtype Detached
County Alameda
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Subdivision Name West End
Garage Y/N false
Total Rooms 5
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions Webster St. to Buena Vista Ave. or Park Ave. to Buena Vista Ave...
City Alameda
MLS Area Listing
Lot Size Square Feet 3605
Property Condition Existing
Standard Status Active

Interior Features

Interior Amenities No Additional Rooms
Flooring Hardwood,Tile
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Living Room
Air Conditioning Y/N false
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Laundry Features Hookups Only
Total Bedrooms 2
Kitchen Features Tile Counters
Total Baths 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Back Yard,Front Yard
Fencing Fenced
Parking Features On Street
Lot Features Corner Lot
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 3605
Foundation Details Raised
Building Area Total 920
Lot Size Acres 0.08
ADU Y/N false

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Newark, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

9/3/2026 Listed $699,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 94501

Price
AVG $1.5M
$700K
Year Built
AVG 1934
1918

Areas That We Cover

1542 Buena Vista Ave Alameda, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $699000 with 920 sqft and a lot size of 0.08 Acres Acre(s). 1542 Buena Vista Ave Alameda has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1918. The property's zip code is 94501 which is in Alameda, CA

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