3281 Sterling Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 - Photo 1

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$1,375,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Located in a sought-after East End neighborhood just 2 blocks to Lincoln Park/pool, this charming 1917 Craftsman bungalow is remodeled inside and out and offers curb appeal to spare! Situated on an historic street that celebrated its Centennial in 1917 (the year in which many of the houses on the street were built), this completely refurbished home features 3 BR, 1.5 BA, a spacious LR, an open kitchen/dining room, a main-level laundry space + a finished detached garage that offers many flexible uses (297 SF, measured). Improvements and updates from 2022-2025 include a new roof, electrical/plumbing, heat pump for heating/cooling, refinished hardwood floors, new upstairs bedroom carpeting, lush landscaping, new fencing, a gorgeous new kitchen, updated/remodeled bathrooms, and so much more. EV charger + off-street tandem parking. This fantastic East End location is close to Otis Elementary/Lincoln Middle schools, Krusi Field and Encinal Market, with easy access to the South Shore Center, Park St amenities, the Alameda shoreline, the SF Ferry and OAK. Move right in!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 3281 Sterling Ave

General

Sold For: $1,375,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41097154
Added to Site: 247 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: Formal Dining Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Brick, Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood Floors Throughout, Tile, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Tile
Primary Bathroom: Bidet, Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Kitchen: 220-Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Solid Surface Counter, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Icemaker Hookup, Kitchen Island, Built-In Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)
Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Additional Information

Pool: Yes
Pool Description: No Heat

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front

Parking

Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: East End
Driving Directions: Fernside to Sterling

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
Exterior Const.: Stucco, Wood Siding
Roof: Composition Shingles
Stories/Levels: Two Story
Living Area: 1,540 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1917

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Dimensions: 3484.8
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Rear

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $711

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 69866

Listed by Compass, Kate McCaffrey and Compass, Courtney Bergin
Sold by Out Of Area - Non Member, OUT OF AREA OUT

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Schools

Schools serving 3281 Sterling Ave

School District:Alameda City Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Frank Otis Elementary School 3010 Fillmore Street, Alameda, CA 94501	K-5	0.5 mi
Lincoln Middle School 1250 Fernside Boulevard, Alameda, CA 94501	6-8	0.3 mi
Alameda High School 2200 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501	9-12	1.1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 3281 Sterling Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/14/2025

Sold

$1,375,000

25.57%

MLS

5/15/2025

Listed

$1,095,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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3281 Sterling Ave Alameda, CA 94501