Property Overview:
1532 Morton St is a single-family home in Alameda, CA 94501, built in 1900/1901. This Dutch-colonial residence offers 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 2,012 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,000 sq. ft. lot. The home features a distinctive gambrel roof, parking garage, and a full basement. The estimated home value ranges from $812,400 to $1,100,565.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Franklin Elementary, Will C. Wood Middle, Alameda High, and Nea Community Learning Center.- Average SAT score: 995 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 53.9% white-collar jobs, 46.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 66,345 (6.3% growth since 2000).
- 57.8% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.03%), followed by 45-54 years (15.6%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.8°F (January), 71.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 27.8 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $66,966.
- Average annual spending: $52,257.
Property Features:
- Dutch-colonial architecture with gambrel roof and brown-shingled exterior.
- Spacious entryway with coffered ceiling and expansive front sitting room.
- Tall, original diamond-paned windows and coved ceilings for elegant, light-filled spaces.
- Dining room with cozy fireplace—ideal for gatherings.
- Newly refinished wood floors throughout both levels.
- Kitchen ready for remodel.
- Upstairs: 3 spacious, light-filled bedrooms with coved ceilings and a newly remodeled bathroom.
- Full basement for office, play area, laundry, storage, and more.
- Newly painted interior and front porch.
- Large fenced yard with mature fruit trees and roomy back porch.
- Long driveway for ample parking.
- Located near shopping, dining, parks, and public transit to San Francisco, Oakland, and BART.
Location Benefits:
- Walkable to grocery stores, coffee shops, and restaurants (Market Spot, Blue Dot Cafe, Domino’s Pizza, etc.).
- Close to parks: Littlejohn Park, Franklin Park, Washington Park.
- Family-friendly community with strong school options and convenient access to public transportation.
- Historic neighborhood with a blend of charm and modern amenities.