REO bargain priced below comps. Move in condition, freshly painted, refinished h/w floors, new lino in kitchen & new w/w carpet upstairs. Vintage Victorian not far from Alameda's prime Gold Coast neighborhood. Large lot with plenty of parking, basement for storage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
5,076 sq ftLot Size
$633Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mike Bresso•DRE #00378938• Valva Realty Company
Listed by Michael E. Valva•DRE #00701079• Valva Realty Company
Bought with Jose Cerda-zein•DRE #01403669• CERDA-ZEIN REAL ESTATE
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40458491
May 20, 2010
Sold
$603,000
$365/sq ft
Apr 9, 2010
Pending
—
Mar 30, 2010
Listed
$474,900
$288/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 5, 1995
Sold
$180,000
$109/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,717 (+2.2%)
$238,162 + $561,748
$799,910
2024
$11,467 (+4.0%)
$233,493 + $550,735
$784,228
2023
$11,028 (+2.3%)
$228,916 + $539,940
$768,856
2022
$10,778 (+2.5%)
$220,028 + $518,977
$739,005
2021
$10,513 (+1.2%)
$220,028 + $518,977
$739,005
2020
$10,384 (+5.6%)
$215,716 + $508,805
$724,521
2019
$9,829 (+2.6%)
$213,505 + $503,591
$717,096
2018
$9,580 (+4.8%)
$209,319 + $493,717
$703,036
2017
$9,139 (+0.5%)
$201,193 + $474,551
$675,744
2016
$9,091 (+0.3%)
$201,193 + $474,551
$675,744
2015
$9,060 (+5.4%)
$197,249 + $460,249
$657,498
2014
$8,596
$190,484 + $444,462
$634,946
2013
$8,596 (+2.0%)
$190,484 + $444,462
$634,946
2012
$8,427 (+3.2%)
$189,624 + $442,457
$632,081
2011
$8,165 (+11.4%)
$185,907 + $433,783
$619,690
2010
$7,329 (+98.5%)
$182,262 + $425,278
$607,540
2009
$3,692 (+3.3%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2008
$3,573
$69,661 + $162,542
$232,203
Tax history for 1209 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,717 (+2.2%)
$238,162 + $561,748
$799,910
2024
$11,467 (+4.0%)
$233,493 + $550,735
$784,228
2023
$11,028 (+2.3%)
$228,916 + $539,940
$768,856
2022
$10,778 (+2.5%)
$220,028 + $518,977
$739,005
2021
$10,513 (+1.2%)
$220,028 + $518,977
$739,005
2020
$10,384 (+5.6%)
$215,716 + $508,805
$724,521
2019
$9,829 (+2.6%)
$213,505 + $503,591
$717,096
2018
$9,580 (+4.8%)
$209,319 + $493,717
$703,036
2017
$9,139 (+0.5%)
$201,193 + $474,551
$675,744
2016
$9,091 (+0.3%)
$201,193 + $474,551
$675,744
2015
$9,060 (+5.4%)
$197,249 + $460,249
$657,498
2014
$8,596
$190,484 + $444,462
$634,946
2013
$8,596 (+2.0%)
$190,484 + $444,462
$634,946
2012
$8,427 (+3.2%)
$189,624 + $442,457
$632,081
2011
$8,165 (+11.4%)
$185,907 + $433,783
$619,690
2010
$7,329 (+98.5%)
$182,262 + $425,278
$607,540
2009
$3,692 (+3.3%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2008
$3,573
$69,661 + $162,542
$232,203
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,076 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1898
Sq. Ft.
1,651
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
071 026600600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-4
Neighborhood Residential District
It is intended that this district classification be applied in areas where one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings, and certain non-profit organization administration offices, if found compatible, may be located to promote primarily residential standards.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Public service
Fire house
Library
Park & open space
Mar 29, 2017 • Final
Residential - combo over the counter
Remodel a bathroom by converting an existing hallway closet into a half bathroom. Install a new window, toilet, sink, and exhaust fan. Perform electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work to code.
Bathroom
Remodel
Feb 26, 2014 • Final
Residential - combo over the counter
Renovate a kitchen by replacing cabinets, countertops, flooring, and the range hood. Install new electrical components and perform drywall patching.
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Upper Level Features: 4 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Street Level Features: Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Flooring: Linoleum, Carpet, Wood
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Eat In Kitchen,Gas Range/Cooktop
Rooms Total: 7
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,651
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1651
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1895
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5076
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Features: Level, Regular
Zoning: 1001
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Location
School Information
High School District: Alameda (510) 748-4000
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,651
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,076 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: 1898
County: Alameda County
APN: 071 026600600
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Love Elementary School
Public Tk-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Will C. Wood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Encinal Jr. Sr. High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$994,000 – $1.20M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2010. This data may not match public records. Learn more.