1523 Walnut St, Alameda, CA 94501, USA

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Property Overview:

1523 Walnut St is a single-family home in Alameda, CA, built in 1889. The home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,137 sq. ft. of living space. The estimated home value is $794,400.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 7.9% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 11.2% (slightly higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Alameda High, Love Elementary, and Will C. Wood Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 995 (516 Math, 479 English), above state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

    • 53.9% white-collar jobs, 46.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 66,345 (6.3% growth since 2000).
    • 57.8% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.03%); second largest: 45-54 years (15.6%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.8°F (January), 71.2°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 27.8 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $66,966.
    • Average annual spending: $52,257.

Property Features:

  • Charming Victorian cottage with new ground level addition.
  • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 2,000 sq. ft. (with expansion possibility).
  • Historic character: 12-foot ceilings, picture railings, high baseboards, decorative archways, and a box bay window.
  • Freshly painted in soft white with refinished fir floors.
  • Sunny front porch and original entryway with transom window and double Eastlake doors.
  • Kitchen and eating area overlook a lush backyard with a shady avocado tree and mature landscaping.
  • Gated driveway with off-street parking for three cars or an RV (EV charging station included).
  • Walkable and bikeable location, just blocks from Park Street.

Location Benefits:

  • Close to vibrant Park Street with shops, dining, and entertainment.
  • Family-friendly community with a growing population.
  • Commuter access to local amenities and public transportation.
  • Peaceful, landscaped backyard perfect for relaxation and gatherings.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1984-10-31 Off Market 121000
1999-10-29 For Sale 308900
2025-03-28 For Sale NaN
2025-04-30 Sold 1490000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
AAAAA RENT-A-SPACE 2201 Clement Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501-1438, USA N N NF 0 CAN000906115 0.43
ESPOSITO PLATING CORP 2904-2908 Chapman Street, Oakland, CA 94601-2803, USA N N NF 0 CAD009174103 0.81
12TH COAST GUARD DISTRICT GOVERNMENT ISLAND, Alameda, CA 94501, USA Y N NF 0 CA7690390037 0.98

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SKS DIE CASTING INC. 1849 Oak Street, Alameda, CA 94501-1412, USA 9 2006 N/A 94501SKSDC1849O 0.29
CEMEX OAKLAND 333 23rd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606-5303, USA 36 2023 Yes 94606RMCPC33323 0.64
RIGHT AWAY REDI-MIX - OAKLAND FACILITY 401 Kennedy Street, Oakland, CA 94606-5321, USA 13 2021 Yes 9460WRGHTW41KEN 0.66
AIC LABS BUILDING 1 501 23rd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606-5306, USA 6 2017 Yes 9460WCLBSB5123R 0.69
GILRO STAMPING CO 2915 Ford Street, Oakland, CA 94601-2872, USA 1 1988 N/A 94601GLRST2915F 0.76
E T HORN CO 2135 Frederick Street, Oakland, CA 94606-5317, USA 1 1992 N/A 94606THRNX2135F 0.76
PENNZOIL-QUAKER STATE CO 2015 Grand Street, Alameda, CA 94501-1227, USA 20 2004 N/A 94501PNNZL2015G 0.77
ESPOSITO PLATING & POLISHING CO 2904 Chapman Street, Oakland, CA 94601-2803, USA 6 1987 N/A 94601SPSTP2904C 0.81
ROCHESTER MIDLAND BYTECH CHEMICAL DIV 1905 Dennison Street, Oakland, CA 94606-5208, USA 1 1990 N/A 94606RCHST1905D 0.82
GOLD SEAL PLATING 3125 East 7th Street, Oakland, CA 94601-2835, USA 1 1994 N/A 94601GLDSL3125E 0.98

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
GROCERY LIQUOR 1601 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501-2920, USA OPR: Operating 0.28
MILLER MILLING COMPANY 2201 East 7th Street, Oakland, CA 94606-5301, USA OPR: Operating 0.60
TRADER JOE’S 2217 South Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501-8073, USA OPR: Operating 0.75
SAFEWAY STORE 2219 South Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.84
EARTHGRAINS BAKING CO 955 Kennedy Street, Oakland, CA 94606-5336, USA OPR: Operating 0.84
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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 1
AE 0 0 0 7
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
North Hayward Hayward 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
North Hayward San Leandro 0 0 0
South Hayward Hayward 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0
South Hayward San Leandro 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 6

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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