Off market feb 2017 for $1.2M

$1,738,375

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,362/mo

•

2,331

sq ft

1218 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA 94501

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

3,213 sq ftLot Size

$746Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by LEAH TOUNGER •DRE #01400141 • COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL

Bought with Herman Chan •DRE #01395481 • Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re

Source:Greater Lansing AoR #40750681

Listing provided courtesy of Greater Lansing AoR

Redfin Estimate

$1,738,375

$538K since sold in February 2017$25K since October

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This home's estimate is 21% higher than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,325,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,985 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,200,000
B
3 beds3 baths1,850 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,650,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,185 sq ft
1836 Ohlone St, Alameda, CA 94501
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$727,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,184 sq ft
1811 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$1,160,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,722 sq ft
2014 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 20, 2026
$2,555,555
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,100 sq ft
2064 Alameda Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

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Market trends in 94501, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

110.2%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

3 days MoM

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11 MoM

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Sale history for 1218 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,454 (+2.2%)

$426,157 + $994,366

$1,420,523

2024

$19,041 (+4.1%)

$417,801 + $974,870

$1,392,671

2023

$18,291 (+2.3%)

$409,611 + $955,760

$1,365,371

2022

$17,879 (+2.6%)

$393,706 + $918,649

$1,312,355

2021

$17,429 (+1.2%)

$393,706 + $918,649

$1,312,355

2020

$17,217 (+4.3%)

$385,988 + $900,639

$1,286,627

2019

$16,501 (+2.6%)

$382,032 + $891,408

$1,273,440

2018

$16,079 (+41.7%)

$374,544 + $873,936

$1,248,480

2017

$11,350 (+81.4%)

$340,000 + $510,000

$850,000

2016

$6,257 (+0.4%)

$340,000 + $510,000

$850,000

2015

$6,234 (+4.9%)

$167,305 + $288,867

$456,172

2014

$5,942 (+1.5%)

$161,565 + $278,958

$440,523

2013

$5,855 (+2.1%)

$161,565 + $278,958

$440,523

2012

$5,733 (+3.9%)

$160,836 + $277,698

$438,534

2011

$5,517 (+106.1%)

$157,682 + $272,254

$429,936

2010

$2,678 (+0.7%)

$154,591 + $266,917

$421,508

2009

$2,659 (+4.0%)

$108,445 + $66,847

$175,292

2008

$2,556

$108,703 + $67,006

$175,709

Tax history for 1218 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,454 (+2.2%)

$426,157 + $994,366

$1,420,523

2024

$19,041 (+4.1%)

$417,801 + $974,870

$1,392,671

2023

$18,291 (+2.3%)

$409,611 + $955,760

$1,365,371

2022

$17,879 (+2.6%)

$393,706 + $918,649

$1,312,355

2021

$17,429 (+1.2%)

$393,706 + $918,649

$1,312,355

2020

$17,217 (+4.3%)

$385,988 + $900,639

$1,286,627

2019

$16,501 (+2.6%)

$382,032 + $891,408

$1,273,440

2018

$16,079 (+41.7%)

$374,544 + $873,936

$1,248,480

2017

$11,350 (+81.4%)

$340,000 + $510,000

$850,000

2016

$6,257 (+0.4%)

$340,000 + $510,000

$850,000

2015

$6,234 (+4.9%)

$167,305 + $288,867

$456,172

2014

$5,942 (+1.5%)

$161,565 + $278,958

$440,523

2013

$5,855 (+2.1%)

$161,565 + $278,958

$440,523

2012

$5,733 (+3.9%)

$160,836 + $277,698

$438,534

2011

$5,517 (+106.1%)

$157,682 + $272,254

$429,936

2010

$2,678 (+0.7%)

$154,591 + $266,917

$421,508

2009

$2,659 (+4.0%)

$108,445 + $66,847

$175,292

2008

$2,556

$108,703 + $67,006

$175,709

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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

Nov 28, 2018 • Final

Residential - combo over the counter

Remove and replace the existing foundation by converting brick to concrete according to city standards. Install a French drain in the basement area and add brace panels in various locations. This project includes building, plumbing, and electrical work.

Grading

Plumbing

Remodel

Nov 6, 2018 • Final

Residential - combo over the counter

Relocate an existing furnace and water heater. Modify water lines in the basement of a residential building.

HVAC

Plumbing

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

Interior

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average

Property Information
Subdivision Name: ENCINAL
Living Sq. Ft: 2,331
Building Sq. Ft: 2,331
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,213
Legal Lot Number: 17,18
Legal Block Number: F
Municipality Name: ALAMEDA INCORP
Acres: 0.0738
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.25
Sq. Ft.: 2,331
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3,213 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1910
County: Alameda County
APN: 071 024602300
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Love Elementary School

Public Tk-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Historical weather

Alameda, CA • 94501

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In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.65M – $2.00M

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Home values near 1218 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1227 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3063 Sq. Ft.	—
1217 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1441 Sq. Ft.	$1,278,145
1209 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1651 Sq. Ft.	$1,073,791
2005 Alameda Ave, Alameda, CA 20 Beds \| 18 Baths \| 14573 Sq. Ft.	—
2008 Alameda Ave, Alameda, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 4432 Sq. Ft.	—
2011 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1237 Sq. Ft.	$1,027,267
2002 Alameda Ave, Alameda, CA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3750 Sq. Ft.	$1,237,050

Address	Redfin Estimate
1214 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2996 Sq. Ft.	—
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2012 Alameda Ave, Alameda, CA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4517 Sq. Ft.	$1,655,785
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