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$ 1,695,000

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5 Beds

3.5 Baths

3,523 SqFt

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$ 1,695,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

5 Beds

3.5 Baths

3,523 SqFt

Open House

Sun Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,523 sqft

Price per Sqft $481

Subdivision Gold Coast

MLS Listing ID 41128803

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1910

Lot Size 5,500 Sqft

Acres 0.13

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

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!

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Rooms

Other Rooms Shed(s)

Basement Crawl Space, Full

Interior

Interior Features Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Study, Sound System

Heating Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Brick, Decorative, Den, Family Room, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater

Laundry Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, In Unit

Exterior

Exterior Feature Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Storage, Garden, Landscape Front

Pool None

Utilities Available Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, Rectangular Lot

Story 2

Foundation Raised, Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced

Sewer Public Sewer, Sump Pump

Water Public

Architectural Style English, Vintage

Level or Stories Two Story

New Construction Yes

Others

Tax ID 74127020

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Listed by Joshua Silverman • Vanguard Properties

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1820 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94707, USA

824 Paru St Alameda, CA 94501