WANT!--1410 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA
Surprise, it looks like another one of those bought-near-the-peak-let's-get-out-of-our-loan sales:Public Facts:
- Single family
- 3 beds
- 2.0 bath
- 2,225 sqft
- Lot 5,600 sqft
- Built in 1887
My guess is an asking price of $959,000. Let's see what happens.Last sale and tax info
- Sold 10/21/2005: $899,000
- 2007 Property Tax: $10,944
Update 6/19/08: Was I ever wrong. Listed at $799,000 today (MLS #40350649). But it's a short sale, so I wasn't really wrong...
Stately 3 bedroom, 2 bath Eastlake Victorian-era home. Formal Dining Room, Parlor and New Kitchen. Perimeter Foundation replaced in 1994. New Roof installed in 2007. Plenty of original detailing. The property does need new paint & TLC.Update 6/22/08: By all accounts, the house needs a LOT of TLC.
Update 9/18/08: Some idiot paid $705,000.
Update 10/10/08: I finally found an account of what caused some of the damage this property suffered:
Structure Fire on Santa Clara AvenueDecember, 2006On December 11, 2006 at 7:26 p.m., the Alameda Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in a three-story Victorian residential home at 1410 Santa Clara Avenue. It was upgraded to a 2nd alarm with a total of four engines, two ladder trucks, three ambulances and two Chief Officers responding.
Upon arrival, crews found smoke showing from the attic. Further investigation uncovered fire traveling within the interior walls of the second story, up into the attic and spreading to the exterior rear eaves of the structure. The occupants were confirmed to be clear of the structure. The fire companies simultaneously attacked the fire, ventilated the building and controlled the utilities. The interior fire was quickly knocked down by AFD crews, followed by salvage of the interior contents and overhaul of the second and third floors to confirm full extinguishment of the resident’s property. Loose, blown-in insulation from the attic space contributed to the interior structure damage during the overhaul operation.
The initial damage assessment is estimated for $75,000 to the structure and $20,000 for the contents. Fire Captain Michael DeGrano assisted AFD Crews with the fire investigation to determine the cause and origin of the fire. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries reported. Both occupants from the residence were displaced and arranged to stay with the next-door neighbor.
The Alameda Police Department assisted with traffic control. Alameda Power & Telecom responded to the scene for assistance with the utilities. Oakland Fire Department provided two engines, one ladder truck and a Battalion Chief for coverage at Stations One and Two.
I'm going to try and get in to see it. Looking at the photos, it doesn't seem quite as spectacular inside as it looks on the outside, and I love that "needs TLC" thing. We all know what that means, eh?
Going to see it this weekend, and will report.
Looks like they had a major fire about 18 months ago.
Not sure about major, but it seems the damage wasn't fully repaired.
This ended up selling for $704,000. Must have gotten $94k in credit to fix the fire damage and other issues.