1. California
  2. Alameda
  3. 461 Central Ave C
$485,000

461 Central Ave C, Alameda, CA 94501

  • 1 bed |
  • 1 bath |
  • 420 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1912
  • Property Lot Size Icon871sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $1,155/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 10 days ago

Property Description

Step into a piece of Alameda’s history with this charming stand-alone cottage, built in 1912 by the acclaimed architects Rousseau & Rousseau. Nestled just steps from the Bay, this sweet home offers the perfect balance of timeless character and modern versatility. Inside, the light-filled layout features one bedroom and one bath, an open living and kitchen space, and a large attic that invites endless possibilities. The private yard, complete with a mature Meyer lemon tree, creates a serene outdoor retreat where you can savor the Bay breeze in peace. This cottage is more than just a home—it’s an opportunity. Operated successfully as both a Superhost Airbnb and through Furnish Finder, it has proven potential as a source of short- and long-term rental income. Equally suited as a personal sanctuary, guest house, or smart investment, the property also carries the advantage of attractive tax benefits through depreciation and expense deductions. Set at the end of a quiet row of four cottages, the home feels private and tucked away, while still being connected to all that makes Alameda’s West End so desirable. Stroll to Crab Cove and Crown Beach, spend weekends at the Webster Street Farmer’s Market, or catch the ferry from Seaplane Lagoon for a quick 20-minute trip to downtown SF.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
September 19, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
Eastside West : 510-220-5468
Listing Agent:
Gemma Louise LucianoHolmes : 650-278-2226
MLS ID:
41112134
  • General: No Additional Rooms
  • Appliances: MicrowaveFree-Standing RangeRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
  • Laundry: DryerWasher
  • Flooring: TileVinylWood
  • A/C: None
  • Heating: Natural GasWall Furnace
  • Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0
  • General: Front YardLandscape FrontLow Maintenance
  • Style: Cottage
  • Pool: None
  • Parking: None
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • Windows: Window Coverings
  • General: Wood Shingles1
  • County: Alameda
  • Zoning: 74446910
  • Utilities: Individual Electric MeterIndividual Gas MeterNo Solar

This listing courtesy of Gemma Louise LucianoHolmes, Eastside West

Monthly Payment

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  • Principal & Interest $
  • Property Taxes $
  • Home Insurance $
  • VA Funding Fee $

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Location

Schools Nearby

P

Paden Elementary School

444 Central Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501

Grades KG-5

0.06 miles away

E

Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School School

210 Central Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501

Grades 6-12

0.30 miles away

E

Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School School

210 Central Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501

Grades 6-12

0.30 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.