Condominium buy in Alameda California

Urban living at its finest in this two-houses-on-one-lot compound right next to Lake Merritt! 1530 2nd Avenue is a large contemporary two bedroom / two & a half bathroom luxury home built in 2007. The home comes equipped with its own private elevator, radiant heating, solar panel system, energy efficient lighting, energy efficient Blomberg windows, and is wired for surround sound & sound distribution. The gourmet kitchen features custom kitchen cabinets, professional chef gas stove and stone counters. Tastefully appointed, spacious bathrooms. Floating Kahrs refinish-able floors. Plenty of storage in large garage and many closet spaces. Washer and dryer conveniently stationed on 3rd floor next to bedrooms. 1532 2nd Avenue is a 1913 craftsman era two bedroom / two bathroom home with multiple bonus spaces. The home features tons of vintage charm including original built-ins, moulding throughout, box beam ceilings, and freshly refinished and restored inlay wood flooring. Modern updates include dual pane windows, stainless appliances including gas range in kitchen, forced air heating system, rain collection system, and seismic upgrades. Tastefully updated kitchen & bathrooms. Loft study above the master bedroom plus an additional versatile loft attic space off of living room. Laundry room and storage space in basement. The homes share a sun filled courtyard with fruit trees, drought resistant plants, and a lovely paver stone pathway. Both homes are equipped with a Sentry security systems & have controlled-gate access off of 2nd Avenue. Updated On: January, 11 2022 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This two home compound is well located across the street from the restaurant Portal, Akat Cafe, & Pietisserie. Just a block away from Safeway, Lake Merritt, & Lakeshore Avenue. Only a few blocks from the revitalized 12th Street pathway, Oakland Museum, Lake Merritt BART, & Downtown Oakland. 1530 2nd Avenue... - Two-bedroom, two and a half bath, 2,046 SF - Built in 2007 - Oversized two car garage (@ 641 SF not included in 2,046 SF) - Private Elevator - Energy-efficient Blomberg windows - Designer blinds - Energy-efficient lighting - Laundry on bedroom level - Radiant heat - Gourmet kitchen with custom kitchen cabinets and professional gas stove - Wired for surround sound and sound distribution - Solar panels - Extra storage 1532 2nd Avenue... - Two-bedroom, two bath, 1,160 SF - Built in 1913 - Set back on lot - Vintage charm with original built-in cabinets - Box beam ceilings - Refinished & restored inlay wood flooring - New carpet in master bedroom & attic loft - Modern amenities with updated bathrooms & kitchen - Gas cooking stainless appliances, granite countertops in kitchen, tastefully tiled backsplash, exposed brick fireplace, & classic style light pendants - Soaking bathtub & tastefully tiled renovated bathroom - 80% double-paned windows, remainder wavy glass - 2015 partial roof replacement, other portion of roof installed in 2001 - 2012 new gutters and drainage - Forced-air heating system throughout house, furnace installed in 2003 - Seismic shear wall bracing completed in 2007 - New water heater in 2012 - Original electric and plumbing replaced - Rainwater collection barrels - Extra storage space within house not included in SF - 150 SF basement with family-sized laundry machines not included in SF Compound features... - Controlled-access gate on 2nd Ave - Sentry security system - Sewer compliant - Low water, landscaped courtyard with timed sprinkler system - Apple, pear, lime, & lemon trees