Don't miss the opportunity for this move-in ready single-family home. This 3 beds and 2.5 baths in the Alameda Bay Farm Island offers updated kitchen and bathrooms, LVP flooring, recessed lighting, high vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, and large 3-panel panoramic doors connecting the outdoor-covered space with the living room. You can also enjoy all the amenities such as the Sea View Parkway, SF Bay Trail access with views of San Francisco, the ferry station, and a short walk to the Bay Farm school K-8. Exterior paint done in the last few years, and updated landscaping for easy maintenance. Included in the sale are the following items: range, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer/dryer, three wall-mounted flat screen televisions, and the outdoor furniture. For all EV owners, this property is also equipped with a 40-amp electric vehicle charger. Top rated Alameda High School, excellent HOA security, and closed-off subdivision!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
4,074 sq ftLot Size
$949Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tim Setiawan•DRE #01981909• KW Advisors East Bay
Bought with Out Of Area Out•DRE #88888888• OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41060013
Jun 28, 2024
Sold
$1,550,000
$921/sq ft
May 30, 2024
Pending
—
May 20, 2024
Listed
$1,525,000
$906/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81770858
Feb 4, 2020
Sold
$1,180,000
$701/sq ft
Nov 30, 2019
Pending
—
Nov 4, 2019
Relisted
—
Oct 30, 2019
Pending
—
Oct 1, 2019
Listed
$1,220,000
$725/sq ft
+12
Rare opportunity to own this beautiful two-story home located in the most desirable Bay Farm Island near by the water. This home offers fresh stunning exterior and neutral interior paint, new double paint windows through out the house. Floor level featured with generous living spaces, high vaulted ceiling, open kitchen with granite countertop and peninsula, functional layout with ample natural light, tall patio door offers grand entry to the beautiful court yard. Restoration Hardware chandeliers and pendants through out the house. Upper floor level comes with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths including a beautiful master en suite. Not to mention this home located minutes walk to the top-rated Bay Farm schools, walking paths, lagoons, golf course, shopping ferry. Mins drive to Oakland Airport, Highway I-880, Bart, tech shuttles, and ACTransit OX bus to San Francisco. It's a must see!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40884232
Feb 4, 2020
Sold
$1,180,000
$701/sq ft
Dec 6, 2019
Pending
—
Nov 4, 2019
Relisted
—
Oct 30, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 30, 2019
Listed
$1,220,000
$725/sq ft
+17
Rare opportunity to own this beautiful two-story home located in the most desirable Bay Farm Island near by the water. This home offers fresh stunning exterior and neutral interior paint, new double paint windows through out the house. Floor level featured with generous living spaces, high vaulted ceiling, open kitchen with granite countertop and peninsula, functional layout with ample natural light, tall patio door offers grand entry to the beautiful court yard. Restoration Hardware chandeliers and pendants through out the house. Upper floor level comes with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths including a beautiful master en suite. Not to mention this home located minutes walk to the top-rated Bay Farm schools, walking paths, lagoons, golf course, shopping ferry. Mins drive to Oakland Airport, Highway I-880, Bart, tech shuttles, and ACTransit OX bus to San Francisco. It's a must see!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40791944
Aug 27, 2017
Sold
$1,050,000
$624/sq ft
Aug 13, 2017
Pending
—
Aug 3, 2017
Listed
$988,000
$587/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 16, 1996
Sold
$278,500
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 6, 1987
Sold
$203,000
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,383 (+22.4%)
$456,000 + $1,064,000
$1,520,000
2024
$17,475 (+4.2%)
$474,300 + $1,106,700
$1,581,000
2023
$16,778 (+2.4%)
$442,814 + $822,369
$1,265,183
2022
$16,392 (+2.6%)
$425,621 + $790,439
$1,216,060
2021
$15,973 (+8.2%)
$425,621 + $790,439
$1,216,060
2020
$14,760 (+4.0%)
$417,278 + $774,946
$1,192,224
2019
$14,190 (+2.6%)
$436,968 + $655,452
$1,092,420
2018
$13,825 (+132.4%)
$428,400 + $642,600
$1,071,000
2017
$5,948
$119,517 + $278,826
$398,343
2016
$5,943 (+0.4%)
$119,517 + $278,826
$398,343
2015
$5,920 (+4.4%)
$117,174 + $273,360
$390,534
2014
$5,673 (+0.2%)
$113,155 + $263,983
$377,138
2013
$5,662 (+1.9%)
$113,155 + $263,983
$377,138
2012
$5,556 (+3.8%)
$112,644 + $262,791
$375,435
2011
$5,355 (+5.9%)
$110,435 + $257,638
$368,073
2010
$5,057 (+0.2%)
$108,270 + $252,587
$360,857
2009
$5,048 (+3.2%)
$107,461 + $250,699
$358,160
2008
$4,893
$107,716 + $251,295
$359,011
Tax history for 36 Kara Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,383 (+22.4%)
$456,000 + $1,064,000
$1,520,000
2024
$17,475 (+4.2%)
$474,300 + $1,106,700
$1,581,000
2023
$16,778 (+2.4%)
$442,814 + $822,369
$1,265,183
2022
$16,392 (+2.6%)
$425,621 + $790,439
$1,216,060
2021
$15,973 (+8.2%)
$425,621 + $790,439
$1,216,060
2020
$14,760 (+4.0%)
$417,278 + $774,946
$1,192,224
2019
$14,190 (+2.6%)
$436,968 + $655,452
$1,092,420
2018
$13,825 (+132.4%)
$428,400 + $642,600
$1,071,000
2017
$5,948
$119,517 + $278,826
$398,343
2016
$5,943 (+0.4%)
$119,517 + $278,826
$398,343
2015
$5,920 (+4.4%)
$117,174 + $273,360
$390,534
2014
$5,673 (+0.2%)
$113,155 + $263,983
$377,138
2013
$5,662 (+1.9%)
$113,155 + $263,983
$377,138
2012
$5,556 (+3.8%)
$112,644 + $262,791
$375,435
2011
$5,355 (+5.9%)
$110,435 + $257,638
$368,073
2010
$5,057 (+0.2%)
$108,270 + $252,587
$360,857
2009
$5,048 (+3.2%)
$107,461 + $250,699
$358,160
2008
$4,893
$107,716 + $251,295
$359,011
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,074 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
1,683
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
074 132713700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1
PD
One-Family Residence District
It is intended that this district classification be applied in areas subdivided and used or designed to be used for one-family and two-family residential development, and that the regulations established will promote and protect a proper residential character in such districts.
Zone overlays
Planned Development Combining District
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 7, 2017 • Final
Express plumbing permit - residential
Install an automatic gas shut-off valve.
Gas
Feb 17, 2015 • Final
Express plumbing permit - residential
Replace a gas water heater in the same location.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen/Family Combo, Media, Office, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets, Electric
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2024. This data may not match public records. Learn more.