Step into timeless character redefined by master craftsmanship. Lovingly upgraded and maintained by its 40-year contractor owners, this expanded 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom 1905 Craftsman offers a seamless blend of original historic charm and modern utility. Freshly painted inside and out, the home showcases meticulously preserved period woodwork upstairs and an expertly matched 2002 main-floor addition. Every square foot reflects intentional design, from new energy- and noise-efficient windows, custom blinds, and refinished hardwoods to custom cabinetry featuring heavy-duty Blum hardware. The living room welcomes you with original woodwork, bay windows, a built-in window seat, and custom cabinetry with stained-glass doors complete with a built-in Bose speaker system. Adjacent, the dining room retains its original board-and-batten walls and a refurbished hutch. The gourmet kitchen features soapstone counters, a country sink, Kraft-Maid and custom cabinetry with smart storage solutions, and stainless steel KitchenAid appliances. The primary suite serves as a luxurious retreat, featuring a custom dresser, built-in jewelry box, Carrara marble side tables, and a fluted glass privacy door separating the sleeping and sitting areas. Its ensuite bathroom boasts rich Carrara marble, a deep soaking tub, bidet, and a custom glass shower. Downstairs, the family room offers built-in office space and expansive storage closets, served by a spacious full bathroom with Silestone finishes. Thoughtfully equipped with upstairs ceiling fans, a functional laundry room with utility sink and LG appliances, an attached garage, and off-street parking for three vehicles, this home leaves no detail overlooked. Outside, an exceptional retreat awaits: a landscaped yard, deck, old-brick patio, gazebo, built-in private seating, outdoor storage, and a fully permitted backyard office ideal for remote work. Positioned in one of Alameda’s most desirable neighborhoods, this location offers an unmatched Bay Area lifestyle. Walk or bike just blocks to vibrant Webster Street and Park Street dining, local boutiques, and the historic West End Arts District. Commuting is effortless: take the nearby Alameda Ferry directly to San Francisco’s Ferry Building in under twenty minutes, catch express AC Transit buses across the Bay, or drive minutes to major highways. Enjoy total peace of mind surrounded by local schools, pristine parks, and the scenic waterfront promenade at Crown Memorial State Beach.
Central Alameda, located between Park Street and Grand Street, is a residential and waterfront Alameda neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a classic small-town retail spine. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Park St & Central Ave crossroads, where independent cafes, bakeries, boutiques, and sidewalk patios set a steady, walkable rhythm. Architectural cues lean Craftsman bungalows, early-20th-century Victorians, and tidy apartment courts. Alameda Theatre & Cineplex anchors nights out with a restored Art Deco marquee. Park Street’s local institutions—Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden and The Hobnob—double as everyday meeting points. Shoreline paths and pocket parks keep the island geography present between errands and dinner plans.
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Market insights
1620 Lincoln Ave · $1,249,000
DAYS ON MARKET
19 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
109.9%
Most homes are selling 10% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,249,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,247,421. (0% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Dining area
Storage
Updated kitchen
7 total rooms
Basement
Living room
Other flexible space
Master bedroom
Master bathroom
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the upper level
Two bedrooms on the street level
Bathrooms
Three bathrooms total — two full baths and one partial bath
Primary bath with shower over tub, solid surface, sunken tub, dual flush toilet and window
Additional bathroom with stall shower
Kitchen
Stone counters
Dishwasher
Disposal
Built-in range/oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Updated kitchen
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with washer and dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Back yard
Landscaped front yard
Level lot
Fenced (full)
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Built in 1905
Parking
Attached garage with one covered space
Off-street parking
Garage door opener
Construction
Wood shingles exterior
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41146705
Sep 19, 2026
Pending
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Aug 31, 2026
Listed
$1,249,000
$613/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 21, 1986
Sold
$135,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,692 (+2.3%)
$71,091 + $310,880
$381,971
2024
$5,563 (+4.1%)
$69,697 + $304,785
$374,482
2023
$5,344 (+2.5%)
$68,331 + $298,810
$367,141
2022
$5,214 (+2.7%)
$65,678 + $287,208
$352,886
2021
$5,079 (+1.4%)
$65,678 + $287,208
$352,886
2020
$5,010 (−9.8%)
$64,390 + $281,577
$345,967
2019
$5,557 (+2.3%)
$63,730 + $278,691
$342,421
2018
$5,431 (+4.1%)
$62,480 + $273,227
$335,707
2017
$5,215 (+0.2%)
$60,055 + $262,620
$322,675
2016
$5,206 (+0.4%)
$60,055 + $262,620
$322,675
2015
$5,185 (+4.1%)
$58,877 + $257,471
$316,348
2014
$4,983 (+0.3%)
$56,857 + $248,639
$305,496
2013
$4,970 (+1.8%)
$56,857 + $248,639
$305,496
2012
$4,881 (+3.9%)
$56,600 + $247,516
$304,116
2011
$4,697 (+9.4%)
$55,491 + $242,664
$298,155
2010
$4,293 (+0.3%)
$54,403 + $237,907
$292,310
2009
$4,280 (+3.3%)
$53,997 + $236,130
$290,127
2008
$4,145
$54,125 + $236,692
$290,817
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,036
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,036
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
072 031800600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Sep 12, 2016 • Final
Residential - over the counter
Tear off and replace the existing roof with an overlay. No new sheathing will be installed. Install a spark arrestor if required.
Roofing
May 9, 2012 • Final
Residential - miscellaneous
Rebuild the front stairway within the existing footprint. Change the craftsman style stepped stairwell walls to raked walls.
Remodel
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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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Historical weather
Alameda, CA • 94501
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Oct
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Sun exposure
70/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.9 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1620 Lincoln Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,060,000 and $1,400,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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