Property Overview:
1808 Santa Clara Ave is a single-family Craftsman home in Alameda, CA 94501, built in 1926. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,429 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,930 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and basement access. The estimated home value is $1,009,901.
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 Love Elementary, Alameda High, and Will C. Wood Middle.- Average SAT score: 995 (above 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%).
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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:
- Charming Craftsman architecture with original hardwood floors and stone fireplace.
- Formal living room with built-in storage benches and full-length front windows.
- Formal dining room with double French doors—ideal for entertaining.
- Kitchen: Ready for remodeling; includes adjacent breakfast nook (can be used as workspace).
- Laundry nook off the kitchen.
- Two upstairs bedrooms; larger bedroom includes bonus plus space separated by French doors.
- Remodeled bathroom with tiled shower over tub and newer fixtures.
- Large, deep lot with fully cemented rear area—potential for multiple vehicle parking or ADU addition.
- Pass-through garage provides access to basement and backyard.
Location Benefits:
- Central Alameda location—close to Franklin Park, McKinley Park, and Thompson Field.
- Convenient to shopping: Grand Market, Alameda Grocery, Chestnut Market.
- Nearby coffee shops: Blue Dot Cafe, Mosley’s Cafe, Peet’s Coffee.
- Nearby restaurants: Khanh Huong Chinese BBQ, Marti’s Place, Acapulco Restaurant.
- Rental estimate: $2,981–$3,650/month.
- Family-friendly community with growing population and good schools.