538 Pacific Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, USA

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Property Overview:

538 Pacific Ave is a single-family home in Alameda, CA, built in 1910. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,493 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a separate rear building for a workshop/office/play space. The estimated home value is $1,073,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Island High (Continuation), The Academy of Alameda Elementary, The Academy of Alameda, and Nea Community Learning Center.

    • Average SAT score: 995 (516 Math, 479 English) — above state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

    • 53.9% white-collar jobs, 46.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • 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%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.8°F (January), 71.2°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 27.8 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $66,966.
    • Average annual spending: $52,257.

Property Features:

  • Victorian architecture with Old World charm and modern convenience.
  • Bright and light interior with hardwood floors and coved ceilings.
  • Large kitchen with eat-in area and quartz counters.
  • Formal dining room with picture window.
  • Separate laundry area off kitchen.
  • Detached garage with 3 finished spaces (office, studio, workshop) — ADU potential.
  • Owned solar panels, newer roof, and EV charger.
  • Oversized backyard with mature landscaping, patios, raised planters, and fruit trees (cherry, apple, Meyer lemon, lime, pomegranate).
  • Two areas for entertaining and a serene, private feel.

Location Benefits:

  • Commuter-friendly: Close to Webster Street Tube, bus lines, and San Francisco Ferry.
  • Dining & shopping: Near Webster Street Business District, Marina Village Center, and Landing Shopping Center.
  • Recreation: Walkable to Crab Cove Park (SF Bay shoreline trails), winery/breweries at the Point, and Downtown movie multiplex.
  • Community amenities: 2 blocks to downtown Webster St and Farmers Market; easy access to Washington Park, Crown Beach, and Seaplane Lagoon Ferry to SF.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2000-08-11 Sold 258000
2013-06-20 Sold 605000
2021-06-17 For Sale 949000
2021-07-20 Sold 1405440
2023-10-12 Off Market NaN
2024-11-27 Sold 430000
2025-01-30 For Sale 1195000
2025-02-14 Pending NaN
2025-03-06 Sold 1463400
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BEST FOODS 1916 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501-2140, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637052 0.31
ALAMEDA CITY BUREAU OF ELEC PCB SUBSTA 2004 Webster Street AT ATLANTIC, Alameda, CA 94501, USA N N NF 0 CAD981450844 0.33
ALAMEDA NAVAL AIR STATION W END, Alameda, CA 94501, USA Y F 192 CA2170023236 0.36
OAKLAND NAVAL SUPPLY CTR/ALAMEDA FAC 2155 Mariner Square Loop, Alameda, CA 94501, USA Y N DR 0 CA1170090012 0.64
ALAMEDA MARSHCRUST AREA SE OF, & West Atlantic Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA N N NF 0 CAN000905818 0.65

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BIONEER INC 1000 Atlantic Avenue STE 102, Alameda, CA 94501-1170, USA 7 2011 Yes 94501QGNPR1000A 0.75
AQUA METALS 1010 Atlantic Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501-1147, USA 5 2018 Yes 9450WQMTLS11ATL 0.85

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
RYNCK GOODYEAR AUTO CENTER 861 Marina Village Parkway, Alameda, CA 94501-1035, USA OPR: Operating 0.62
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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 1
AE 0 0 2 9
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 2

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
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
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
North Hayward San Leandro 0 0 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0
South Hayward San Leandro 0 0 1

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
8 0 0 0 0

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 0 0 1 1

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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