Two homes on one lot! This is a unique and versatile opportunity to live in one home and rent the other or create a home away from home for extended family and out of town guests. Imagine the possibilities! The front home is a charming two bedroom with two en-suite bathrooms. There is also an office nook, rich hardwood floors , and carpeting in the bedrooms. The home in the back is a single bedroom loft style home with an updated bath and mini side yard ideal for small pets. It also features a large sun room with laundry, newer kitchen and a private yard. Both homes have been lovingly updated with permits. Each home has a newly remodeled kitchen and newer plumbing and electrical. Mere steps from the new Alameda Marina development, McKinley Park and vibrant Park street where you will find fine dining, shopping and much more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1898Year Built
3,600 sq ftLot Size
$799Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Wendy Sanda•DRE #00685675• BHHS Drysdale Properties
Bought with Sebastien Colas•DRE #02047826• Cerda-Zein Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40987721
Apr 29, 2022
Sold
$1,410,000
$799/sq ft
Apr 15, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 8, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 6, 2022
Listed
$1,098,000
$622/sq ft
+48
Two homes on one lot! This is a unique and versatile opportunity to live in one home and rent the other or create a home away from home for extended family and out of town guests. Imagine the possibilities! The front home is a charming two bedroom with two en-suite bathrooms. There is also an office nook, rich hardwood floors , and carpeting in the bedrooms. The home in the back is a single bedroom loft style home with an updated bath and mini side yard ideal for small pets. It also features a large sun room with laundry, newer kitchen and a private yard. Both homes have been lovingly updated with permits. Each home has a newly remodeled kitchen and newer plumbing and electrical. Mere steps from the new Alameda Marina development, McKinley Park and vibrant Park street where you will find fine dining, shopping and much more!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40986397
Apr 29, 2022
Sold
$1,410,000
$799/sq ft
Apr 15, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 8, 2022
Pending
—
Mar 28, 2022
Listed
$1,098,000
$622/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 2014
Sold
$510,000
$289/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1978
Sold
$84,500
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,798 (+2.2%)
$457,863 + $1,068,348
$1,526,211
2024
$20,345 (+4.2%)
$448,887 + $1,047,404
$1,496,291
2023
$19,527 (+73.4%)
$440,089 + $1,026,874
$1,466,963
2022
$11,263 (+2.5%)
$339,750 + $404,406
$744,156
2021
$10,986 (+1.3%)
$339,750 + $404,406
$744,156
2020
$10,847 (+5.5%)
$333,090 + $396,479
$729,569
2019
$10,286 (+2.6%)
$329,676 + $392,415
$722,091
2018
$10,027 (+4.7%)
$323,214 + $384,723
$707,937
2017
$9,573
$310,665 + $369,713
$680,378
2016
$9,580 (+0.3%)
$310,665 + $369,713
$680,378
2015
$9,549 (+114.5%)
$304,575 + $362,537
$667,112
2014
$4,451 (+1.0%)
$66,279 + $159,071
$225,350
2013
$4,407 (+1.9%)
$66,279 + $159,071
$225,350
2012
$4,324 (+5.6%)
$65,980 + $158,352
$224,332
2011
$4,094 (+7.7%)
$64,686 + $155,248
$219,934
2010
$3,803 (+1.4%)
$63,418 + $152,205
$215,623
2009
$3,752 (+3.2%)
$62,945 + $151,068
$214,013
2008
$3,636
$63,094 + $151,427
$214,521
Tax history for 1909 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,798 (+2.2%)
$457,863 + $1,068,348
$1,526,211
2024
$20,345 (+4.2%)
$448,887 + $1,047,404
$1,496,291
2023
$19,527 (+73.4%)
$440,089 + $1,026,874
$1,466,963
2022
$11,263 (+2.5%)
$339,750 + $404,406
$744,156
2021
$10,986 (+1.3%)
$339,750 + $404,406
$744,156
2020
$10,847 (+5.5%)
$333,090 + $396,479
$729,569
2019
$10,286 (+2.6%)
$329,676 + $392,415
$722,091
2018
$10,027 (+4.7%)
$323,214 + $384,723
$707,937
2017
$9,573
$310,665 + $369,713
$680,378
2016
$9,580 (+0.3%)
$310,665 + $369,713
$680,378
2015
$9,549 (+114.5%)
$304,575 + $362,537
$667,112
2014
$4,451 (+1.0%)
$66,279 + $159,071
$225,350
2013
$4,407 (+1.9%)
$66,279 + $159,071
$225,350
2012
$4,324 (+5.6%)
$65,980 + $158,352
$224,332
2011
$4,094 (+7.7%)
$64,686 + $155,248
$219,934
2010
$3,803 (+1.4%)
$63,418 + $152,205
$215,623
2009
$3,752 (+3.2%)
$62,945 + $151,068
$214,013
2008
$3,636
$63,094 + $151,427
$214,521
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1905
Sq. Ft.
1,604
Year built
1898
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
071 025900800
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
Jul 14, 2015 • Final
Residential - combo over the counter
Relocate a water heater to the rear of the building with a new enclosure. Rebuild the front porch and stairs, install sheetrock in a bedroom, and convert a kitchen nook into a new bathroom with a tub, vanity, toilet, and fan. Install a water line for a dishwasher, replace damaged floor plywood, repipe the existing bathroom, and build a new closet at the entryway.
Bathroom
Electrical
Plumbing
Water heater
Jul 14, 2015 • Final
Residential - miscellaneous
Reduce the size of a rear window. Replace the rear stairs and exterior siding.
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
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Updated Kitchen
Laundry Features: In Unit
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 8
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,764
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Front Yard
Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Front Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1764
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1898
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3600
Lot Size Area: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: All Public Utilities, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,604
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: 1905
County: Alameda County
APN: 071 025900800
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 • 1.0mi
6/10
Encinal Jr. Sr. High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
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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
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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