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:
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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 Alameda High, Frank Otis Elementary, 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%); 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:
- 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.