Property Overview:
2024 Encinal Ave is a single-family home in Alameda, CA, built in 1895. It features 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and approximately 1,704 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and is currently valued at $847,200.
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, Will C. Wood Middle, and Alameda High.- Average SAT score: 995 (516 Math, 479 English)—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%); second largest: 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:
- Queen Anne Victorian with timeless charm and vintage details.
- Grand entrance: Stained glass transom window, crystal glass doorknob, twisting doorbell, colorful window panels.
- Interior highlights:
- Vintage wallpaper and painted floral medallion in foyer.
- Front parlor: 11-foot painted ceilings, high baseboards, picture railings, intricate tulip chandelier.
- Rear parlor: Dual-pane windows, decorative shelved cabinets, pocket door.
- Kitchen:
- Cherrywood cabinets, granite countertops, Viking five-burner range, copper vent hood and sink, Jenn-Air built-in appliances, breakfast bar.
- Sunroom: Skylights, tall ceiling, recessed lighting, washer/dryer hookups.
- Upstairs:
- 4 bedrooms share a classic bath with clawfoot tub, marble vanity, penny tile floor, antique vanity mirror.
- Basement: Potential for office or hangout space.
- Backyard: Trex porch, workshop, yard, patio.
- Critical upgrades: Newer foundation and electrical.
Location Benefits:
- Close to local favorites: Blue Dot Cafe, Marti’s Place, St. Joe’s.
- Open house: Saturdays 2–5pm, Super Bowl Sunday 11am–3pm.
- Family-friendly community with strong school options and convenient amenities.