Welcome to this garden oasis by the bay! Beautifully remodeled 3BD/2.5BA, with bonus built-in home workstations. This unique 2040 sqft home is set alongside miles of shoreline walking, biking, and lagoon trails. Enjoy the natural light filled gourmet kitchen including Viking stovetop and double oven, Subzero refrigerator, and limestone center island perfect for entertaining. The thoughtful addition includes expansion of the kitchen, family room & primary bedroom suite. High end touches throughout including dual paned windows, crown molding, cathedral ceilings, built-in entertainment unit, and custom built-in closet organizers. Beautiful 8 foot Anderson French doors lead to a spacious landscaped yard with inviting brick patio, raised garden beds, koi water feature, and relaxing hot tub. This property is blocks from a championship golf course, a top-rated Alameda K-8 school, convenient shopping center, and SF ferry for commuter-friendly transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
4,085 sq ftLot Size
$800Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Amy Weston•DRE #02079952• Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l
Listed by Anne Mckereghan•DRE #01385914• Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Ekaterina Fomina•DRE #01801234• Crypton Realty
Property located in Bay farm Island near the Ferry for San Francisco.
Recently remodeled, with a large backyard with a Spa and a fountain.
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Laurent Vauvert
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 42 Mcdonnel
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40989030
May 19, 2022
Sold
$1,900,000
$931/sq ft
Apr 20, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 15, 2022
Listed
$1,395,000
$684/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40077655
Jun 20, 2005
Sold
$895,000
$439/sq ft
May 20, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 3, 2005
Listed
$859,000
$421/sq ft
+4
Stunning remodel and expantion of the kitchen, family room & master bdroom. Gourmet island w/ limestone slab.Top brand appliances, maple cabinets & floors. Largoon & Bay views upstairs.Built in entertainment center & computer stations. 8 ft Anderson French door leads to back yard. Simply Gorgeous.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11131829
Apr 30, 2002
Sold
$640,000
$314/sq ft
Mar 25, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Mar 14, 2002
Listed
$629,950
$309/sq ft
+2
GORGEOUS REMODEL WITH STUNNING ADDITION GOURMET KITCHEN SLAB LIMESTONE, VIKING, BOSCH, AND SUBZERO APPLIANCES ARE JUST A
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,871 (+2.2%)
$540,000 + $1,260,000
$1,800,000
2024
$26,283 (+11.2%)
$604,884 + $1,411,396
$2,016,280
2023
$23,641 (+49.7%)
$593,028 + $1,383,732
$1,976,760
2022
$15,795 (+2.6%)
$352,650 + $822,851
$1,175,501
2021
$15,390 (+1.3%)
$352,650 + $822,851
$1,175,501
2020
$15,199 (+3.8%)
$345,736 + $806,718
$1,152,454
2019
$14,644 (−0.4%)
$342,192 + $798,449
$1,140,641
2018
$14,701 (−3.3%)
$335,485 + $782,799
$1,118,284
2017
$15,195 (+8.7%)
$305,700 + $713,300
$1,019,000
2016
$13,977 (+2.0%)
$305,700 + $713,300
$1,019,000
2015
$13,703 (+7.4%)
$268,500 + $626,500
$895,000
2014
$12,764 (+23.4%)
$245,700 + $573,300
$819,000
2013
$10,345 (+2.8%)
$245,700 + $573,300
$819,000
2012
$10,067 (−1.7%)
$182,400 + $425,600
$608,000
2011
$10,240 (−2.5%)
$177,000 + $413,000
$590,000
2010
$10,501 (+0.4%)
$186,000 + $434,000
$620,000
2009
$10,456 (−9.3%)
$201,000 + $469,000
$670,000
2008
$11,527
$186,600 + $435,400
$622,000
Tax history for 42 Mcdonnel
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,871 (+2.2%)
$540,000 + $1,260,000
$1,800,000
2024
$26,283 (+11.2%)
$604,884 + $1,411,396
$2,016,280
2023
$23,641 (+49.7%)
$593,028 + $1,383,732
$1,976,760
2022
$15,795 (+2.6%)
$352,650 + $822,851
$1,175,501
2021
$15,390 (+1.3%)
$352,650 + $822,851
$1,175,501
2020
$15,199 (+3.8%)
$345,736 + $806,718
$1,152,454
2019
$14,644 (−0.4%)
$342,192 + $798,449
$1,140,641
2018
$14,701 (−3.3%)
$335,485 + $782,799
$1,118,284
2017
$15,195 (+8.7%)
$305,700 + $713,300
$1,019,000
2016
$13,977 (+2.0%)
$305,700 + $713,300
$1,019,000
2015
$13,703 (+7.4%)
$268,500 + $626,500
$895,000
2014
$12,764 (+23.4%)
$245,700 + $573,300
$819,000
2013
$10,345 (+2.8%)
$245,700 + $573,300
$819,000
2012
$10,067 (−1.7%)
$182,400 + $425,600
$608,000
2011
$10,240 (−2.5%)
$177,000 + $413,000
$590,000
2010
$10,501 (+0.4%)
$186,000 + $434,000
$620,000
2009
$10,456 (−9.3%)
$201,000 + $469,000
$670,000
2008
$11,527
$186,600 + $435,400
$622,000
*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
4,085 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
2,040
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
074 134512500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 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
May 18, 2022 • Final
Express plumbing permit - residential
Install a seismic gas shut-off valve at the gas meter location. Relight gas appliance pilots as needed and install mounting brackets for the valve.
Gas
Plumbing
May 6, 2010 • Final
Electrical - over the counter
Install a new electrical line from the meter to a hot tub. The line will run through the garage ceiling and underground beneath a walkway to the front fence line.
Electrical
Pool and hot tub
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, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer
Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
Property Information
Living Area: 2040
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1996
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4085
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Features: Level, Zero Lot Line, Curb(s), Front Yard, Street Light(s)
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: All Public Utilities, Cable Connected, Internet Available
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), No Air Conditioning
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Has Association
Association Amenities: Playground, Close to Golf Course
Association Fee: $222
Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,040
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,085 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Alameda County
APN: 074 134512500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bay Farm School
Public Tk-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Lincoln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
Alameda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% chance 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, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alameda, CA • 94502
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.55M – $1.88M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.