2040 Central Ave

Storybook Charm with Voluminous Rooms + Expansion Potential on an Oversized Alameda Lot = Your Dream Home. Tucked behind a lush lawn with mature foliage and a long driveway, this 1920s English Cottage–style gem is a rare find. With 1,846 sq ft on a huge 7,000 sq ft lot, it offers character, space, and potential. Step inside the show-stopping living room with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, fireplace with detailed surround, and large picture windows that flood the space with light—like your own vintage ballroom. Generously sized rooms create a gracious, welcoming atmosphere that invites you to relax and feel at home. Original hardwood floors have been professionally resurfaced, and period details like coved ceilings and wood trim enhance the charm, while a newer furnace and central AC provide modern comfort. The traditional layout includes a formal dining room and cozy breakfast nook. The kitchen & bath retain their vintage appeal and present an opportunity to customize. Legally a 2-bed, 1-bath, the home also includes a generous upstairs space—currently a 3rd bedroom—with potential for a luxe primary suite. The detached garage offers ADU potential, with possible room for another in the deep backyard. Restore, expand, or enjoy as-is—this Alameda home is ready for your next chapter.

Current Status

Sold

Sold Price

$1,340,000

Under List Price

3.5%

Original Price

$1,388,000

List Price

$1,388,000

On Market Date

Jun 20, 2025

Contract Date

Jul 8, 2025

Close Date

Jul 29, 2025

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Alameda

Zip Code

94501

MLS ID

41102214

APN

7124729

Year Built

1920

Stories in Building

Unavailable

Possession

Close Of Escrow

COE

Jul 29, 2025

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

BAY EAST

Bed

2

Bath

1

Parking

1

Detached

SQ FT

1,846

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

7,000.0

Lot Acres

0.16 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Electric Range, Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Electric Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Built-in, Updated Kitchen

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Disclosures

Building Restrictions, Rent Control

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard

Flooring

Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Foundation

Fire Place

Living Room

Heating

Forced Air

Laundry

220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer, In Unit

Upper Level

Other

Main Level

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

See Remarks

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard

Location

Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear

Roof

Composition

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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