898 Union St, Alameda, CA 94501 - Photo 1

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$1,775,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Located in one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in all of Alameda, this spacious 1910 shingled Craftsman has charm to spare both inside and out! Situated on an unusually large corner lot, the home features 4BR, 2BA, a formal foyer, impressive living & dining rooms, a kitchen w/adjoining laundry room, a detached garage & a large front sitting porch surrounded by a lovely garden & mature fruit trees. Inside, period architectural details include Douglas fir wainscot panels, untouched window & door trim, picture rails, crown moulding + oak floors w/rosewood borders. The DR has bay windows, a fireplace & a spectacular Odeon crystal chandelier/ The spacious LR has a fireplace w/a gorgeous Craftsman tile surround & much more. The primary BR suite includes a sunny ensuite nursery/home office/flex room, a cedar-lined closet + a Harlow crystal light fixture. The 2 sun-filled upstairs bedrooms have vintage tongue & groove paneling, skylights & built-in book shelves. Wonderful front & back yards include pavers + 7 varieties of fruit trees. Detached garage presents possibilities. Off-street tandem parking for multiple cars. This is a truly exceptional vintage home in a sought-after Alameda High School location w/classic Craftsman features, & lush, very private outdoor spaces. Perfection!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 898 Union St

General

Sold For: $1,775,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41107600
Added to Site: 155 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 7
Interior Features: Workshop
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood Floors Throughout

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Window

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop
Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Exterior

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

Parking

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

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: Gold Coast Edge
Driving Directions: Grand to Clinton to Union

School Information

School District: Alameda (510) 748-4000
Elem School District: Alameda (510) 748-4000
High School District: Alameda (510) 748-4000

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Zoned

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Craftsman
Exterior Const.: Wood Shingles
Roof: Composition Shingles
Stories/Levels: Two Story
Living Area: 2,076 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1910

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Dimensions: 7405.2
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $768

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 74125591

Listed by Compass, Michael Lane and Compass, Jake Coyne
Sold by Compass, Kate McCaffrey

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Schools

Schools serving 898 Union St

School District:Alameda City Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Franklin Elementary School, Alameda, CA 1433 San Antonio Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501	K-5	0.3 mi
Will C. Wood Middle School, Alameda, CA 420 Grand Street, Alameda, CA 94501	6-8	0.3 mi
Alameda High School 2200 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501	9-12	0.7 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 898 Union St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/11/2025

Sold

$1,775,000

11.29%

MLS

8/14/2025

Listed

$1,595,000

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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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Total Baths
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2,647
Sq. Ft.

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Beds
2
Total Baths

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Total Baths

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0.17
Acres

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898 Union St, Alameda, CA 94501 (MLS# 41107600) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,775,000 on September 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 898 Union St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Alameda? You can browse all Alameda real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

898 Union St Alameda, CA 94501