Exceptional Bronze Coast Craftsman w/Period Architectural Details on Large Corner Lot

Located in one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in all of Alameda, this spacious 1910 shingled Craftsman has charm and elegance to spare! Situated on an unusually large corner lot, this gracious vintage home offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a formal foyer, spacious living and dining rooms, a kitchen with an adjoining laundry room, and a detached garage. The home's wonderful curb appeal is accentuated by a colonnaded front sitting porch and a lush garden with mature landscaping and fruit trees.

Inside, a formal foyer at the entrance sits between impressive living and dining rooms filled with period architectural features preserved and maintained by generations of previous owners. The living room is flooded with natural light, and has tall Douglas fir wainscot panelling topped with plate rails, crown moulding, and a stunning fireplace with a Craftsman tile surround. The vintage oak floor, which continues into the foyer and dining room, has inlaid rosewood borders with decorative Greek key corners. The formal dining room features bay windows, a second fireplace, picture rails, simple crown moulding, and a striking Odeon crystal chandelier. The kitchen is adjacent to the dining room, and has a Cararra marble counter, stainless steel appliances, an adjoining laundry room, and overlooks the backyard.

Typical of many Craftsman-era floor plans, two of the home's bedrooms are on the main level, situated along a dedicated hallway next to the dining room. The primary bedroom includes a cedar-lined closet, a rosewood-bordered oak floor, crown moulding, and a beautiful Harlow crystal light fixture. An ensuite bonus room was originally most likely a sleeping or sun porch (now completely enclosed), and would make an ideal home office, nursery or studio. A second bedroom sits at the end of the hall, separated from the primary bedroom by a well-sized and updated bathroom. Two additional sunny bedrooms are upstairs, and include vintage tongue and groove paneling, skylights, and built-in book shelves. An updated bathroom sits between the two bedrooms.

One of many notable features of this special home is the expansive backyard with a paver patio, expansive lawn, and mature landscaping with five varieties of fruit-bearing trees. An attractive detached garage offers potential flexible uses, while a deep driveway provides off-street tandem parking for multiple cars.

898 Union Street is an exceptional vintage home with a sought-after Alameda location, superb Craftsman details, and lush, very private outdoor spaces. Close to schools, parks, Alameda beach and the South Shore Center, this home is a true Alameda treasure.

Highlights

Built in 1910
2,076 SF on a 7,400 SF lot (per public records)
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Traditional living and dining rooms
Kitchen w/adjoining laundry room
Formal foyer
Detached 1 car garage + Workshop
Primary bedroom with ensuite bonus room
Hardwood floors w/rosewood borders
Vintage Craftsman architectural details
- Unpainted window/door trim
- Picture rails/crown mouldiing
- Plate rails
- Two fireplaces
- Bay windows
- Douglas fir wainscot paneling
New water heater (2024)
2 Zone HVAC + Central AC
Paver patio and front walkway (2020)
Gardens with citrus, apple, apricot and plum trees
Off-street tandem parking
Cul-de-sac location
Close to schools, Alameda Beach, South Shore Center