873 Oak St, Alameda, CA 94501, USA


Property Overview:

873 Oak St is a single-family Queen Anne Victorian home in Alameda, CA, built in 1896. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,032 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, upgraded flooring, stainless steel appliances, and a fireplace. The estimated home value is $1,013,000.


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 Alameda High, Frank Otis Elementary, and Will C. Wood Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 995 (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:

  • Charming Queen Anne Victorian with single-story layout and walk-score of 90.
  • Sunlit, spacious living room with fireplace (potential for gas/electric conversion).
  • Formal dining room or home office.
  • Modern kitchen: Stainless steel appliances, pantry, and French doors to a spacious deck.
  • Updated bathroom with newer stacked washer & dryer.
  • Deep lot with private backyard for play, gardening, and entertaining.
  • Lush, easy-care landscaping with a mature lemon tree.
  • Detached workshop with ample storage and potential for ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit).
  • Corporate owned property.
  • Open house: Saturday & Sunday, 2–4:30 PM.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Alameda location: Short walk to Park Street, South Shore Center, and Alameda beach.
  • Excellent walkability (walk-score 90).
  • Easy access to public transportation for commuting.
  • Inviting community with highly rated public schools.
  • Ideal for family living, gardening, and entertaining.

Price and Status History

date type price
1999-08-05 For Sale 240000
1999-10-08 Off Market NaN
1999-11-19 Sold 231500
2011-08-15 For Sale 425100
2011-08-23 Pending NaN
2011-08-24 Pending NaN
2011-09-28 Sold 432000
2011-10-05 Sold 432000
2019-04-04 Rental 3250
2022-01-23 Off Market NaN
2022-09-14 Pending NaN
2023-10-12 Off Market NaN
2025-02-28 Pending 949000
2025-03-29 Pending 871567
2025-04-18 Sold 1000000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
AAAAA RENT-A-SPACE 2201 Clement Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501-1438, USA N N NF 0 CAN000906115 0.97

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SKS DIE CASTING INC. 1849 Oak Street, Alameda, CA 94501-1412, USA 9 2006 N/A 94501SKSDC1849O 0.81

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
TRADER JOE’S 2217 South Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501-8073, USA OPR: Operating 0.30
SAFEWAY STORE 2219 South Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.36
GROCERY LIQUOR 1601 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501-2920, USA OPR: Operating 0.61

Flood Risk Info

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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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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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