48 Garden Rd, Alameda, CA 94502, USA


Property Overview:

48 Garden Rd is a single-family home in Alameda, CA, built in 1977. It features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,931 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,950 sq. ft. lot. The estimated home value is $1,376,000. The property is currently gutted and does not qualify for conventional financingcash offers only. There is potential for an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit).


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Amelia Earhart Elementary, Lincoln Middle, and Alameda High.

    • Average SAT score: 860 (447 Math, 413 English)—below state average of 975.
  • Job Market:

    • 75.5% white-collar jobs, 24.5% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.0% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • 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%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 46.4°F (January), 71.8°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 24.6 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $124,000.
    • Average annual spending: $81,189.

Property Features:

  • Contractor’s dream/sweat equity project—currently gutted and ready for renovation.
  • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,931 sq. ft. of living space.
  • Large, flat 5,950 sq. ft. lot with side yard accesspotential for ADU.
  • No HOA.
  • Located in a family-friendly neighborhood with parks, hiking trails, and outdoor activities.
  • Cash offers only; property does not qualify for conventional financing.

Location Benefits:

  • Desirable Bay Farm Island location—residential tranquility with urban conveniences.
  • Access to top-tier Alameda Unified School District.
  • Close to parks, greenbelts, and Chuck Corica Golf Complex.
  • Easy access to major highways, public transit, and Harbor Bay Ferry to San Francisco.
  • Ideal for contractors, investors, or buyers seeking a custom renovation opportunity in a vibrant, growing community.

Price and Status History

date type price
1985-11-01 Off Market 60000
2021-11-18 For Sale 750000
2021-12-10 Sold 1050000
2022-03-01 Sold 693000
2023-04-05 For Sale 899000
2023-04-30 Off Market NaN
2025-03-11 For Sale 1290000
2025-04-15 Pending 1450000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

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Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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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 0
AE 1 0 0 6
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
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Flood Zone Type

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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
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South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
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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
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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 1 0 0 0

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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