461 Central Ave C

Step into a piece of Alameda’s history with this charming stand-alone cottage, built in 1912 by the acclaimed architects Rousseau & Rousseau. Nestled just steps from the Bay, this sweet home offers the perfect balance of timeless character and modern versatility. Inside, the light-filled layout features one bedroom and one bath, an open living and kitchen space, and a large attic that invites endless possibilities. The private yard, complete with a mature Meyer lemon tree, creates a serene outdoor retreat where you can savor the Bay breeze in peace. This cottage is more than just a home—it’s an opportunity. Operated successfully as both a Superhost Airbnb and through Furnish Finder, it has proven potential as a source of short- and long-term rental income. Equally suited as a personal sanctuary, guest house, or smart investment, the property also carries the advantage of attractive tax benefits through depreciation and expense deductions. Set at the end of a quiet row of four cottages, the home feels private and tucked away, while still being connected to all that makes Alameda’s West End so desirable. Stroll to Crab Cove and Crown Beach, spend weekends at the Webster Street Farmer’s Market, or catch the ferry from Seaplane Lagoon for a quick 20-minute trip to downtown SF.

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$485,000

List Price

$485,000

On Market Date

Sep 19, 2025

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

West End

Zip Code

94501

MLS ID

41112134

APN

74446910

Year Built

1912

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

BAY EAST

Bed

1

Bath

1

Parking

0

None

SQ FT

420

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

1,056.0

Lot Acres

0.02 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tile Counters, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Front Yard, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance

Flooring

Tile, Vinyl, Wood

Foundation

Fire Place

None

Heating

Natural Gas, Wall Furnace

Laundry

Dryer, Washer

Main Level

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Cottage

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Front Yard, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance

Location

Level, Front Yard, Landscaped

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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