$1,695,000

824 Paru St, Alameda, CA 94501

5 beds |
4 baths |
3,523 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
5,663sqft lot
—— car garage
$481/sqft
Listed 5 days ago

Property Description

There are times when a property exudes so much character and charm that you are compelled to explore it. This is one such home and it truly delights the senses. Welcome to 824 Paru Street, an enchanting 1910 Storybook home in Alameda’s coveted Gold Coast—just one block to the lagoon and Franklin Park/Franklin Elementary. Behind a brick garden wall and gated entry, this whimsical 3,523 SqFt home showcases steep gables, sweeping curved rooflines, arched doorways, stained glass, and classic English cottage charm—a rare and beautifully preserved example of early 20th century design. Inside, the living room is a true centerpiece with rich wood paneling, leaded glass windows, and a striking fireplace with custom millwork, while classical wainscoting lines the halls leading to a dramatic second-floor landing beneath the steep roofline. Upstairs, new red oak floors complement three primary bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath (2.5 total), while original white oak floors in the living and dining rooms have been thoughtfully restored. The backyard patio invites quiet moments under a wisteria-draped gazebo. Public record notes five bedrooms; the lower level lives as a spacious family room with copper fireplace and a refined library or office with adjacent full bath. This home is truly a gem!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 27, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 1, 2026 at 7:06AM
Listing Office:: Vanguard Properties : 510-590-4290
Listing Agent:: Joshua Silverman : 510-292-8160
MLS ID:: 41128803

General: DenFamily RoomFormal Dining RoomOfficeStudySound System
Appliances: DishwasherElectric RangeRefrigeratorGas Water Heater
Laundry: DryerLaundry ClosetWasherIn Unit
Basement: Crawl SpaceFull
Flooring: HardwoodTile
A/C: None
Heating: Forced Air
Fireplace: BrickDecorativeDenFamily RoomLiving RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 3

General: Back YardFront YardGarden/PlayStorageGardenLandscape FrontShed(s)
Style: EnglishVintage
Pool: None
Parking: Parking spaces: 0

General: Wood Shingles2RaisedConcrete PerimeterEarthquake Braced

County: Alameda

Zoning: 74127020
Fencing: Fenced

Utilities: Natural Gas ConnectedIndividual Electric MeterIndividual Gas MeterNo Solar

This listing courtesy of Joshua Silverman , Vanguard Properties

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Location

Schools Nearby

Franklin Elementary School

1433 San Antonio Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501

Grades KG-5

0.17 miles away

Wood Middle School

420 Grand St, Alameda, CA, 94501

Grades 6-8

0.36 miles away

Alameda High School

2200 Central Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501

Grades 9-12

0.77 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.