Property Overview:
167 Purcell Dr is a single-family home in Alameda, CA 94502, built in 1986. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,107 sq. ft. of living space on a 4,617 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a two-car garage, dramatic marble fireplace, custom built-ins, and contemporary styling. The estimated home value is $1,143,906–$1,286,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 2.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Amelia Earhart Elementary, Lincoln Middle, and Alameda High.- Average SAT score: 860 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 75.5% white-collar jobs, 24.5% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.0% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 16,725 (28.6% growth since 2000).
- 75.2% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45–54 years (18.38%); second largest: 35–44 years (13.43%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 46.4°F (January), 71.8°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 24.6 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $124,000.
- Average annual spending: $81,189.
Property Features:
- Gated community on Bay Farm Island with community pool and hot tub.
- Open-concept living/dining with bamboo floors and abundant natural light.
- Ground-floor bedroom/office and full bath/laundry.
- Chef’s kitchen: Quartz countertops, brand new refrigerator, breakfast nook.
- Expansive deck and fenced garden with flowering trees, Japanese maple, and mature lemon tree.
- Upstairs:
- Two primary suites with en-suite bathrooms (double sinks) and balcony overlooking the garden.
- Freshly carpeted bedrooms and ample closet/storage space (including garage attic).
- Parking: Two-car garage.
- Community amenities: Pool, hot tub, proximity to Harbor Bay Club, Shoreline Trail, and beach.
Location Benefits:
- Convenient to top-rated schools, shops, grocery stores (Safeway, Encinal Market), and restaurants (Subway, Angelfish Japanese Restaurant).
- Easy access to public transit (ferry, company bus pickups) and major parks (Towata, Leydecker, Tillman).
- Ideal for families, commuters, and those seeking indoor/outdoor living in a peaceful, central location.