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3 beds2,142 sqft

491 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA 94587

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.42 acresLot Size
1947Year Built
$677/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday Feb 19th and 20th 1-4PM This Beautiful, Well Cared For Mid-century Spanish Style Home on .42 acres of Flat and USEABLE land featuring a Large Eat-in Kitchen with a Large Pantry, Large Living Room, Formal Dining Room, an Office or Den for those who work from home, a Media Room, Three good-sized Bedrooms, a Bathroom with a Shower AND a Tub, a Second Bathroom with Stall Shower, Fireplace and Gorgeous Hardwood Plank Flooring. Potential to convert Den/Office and Media Room...OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday Feb 19th and 20th 1-4PM This Beautiful, Well Cared For Mid-century Spanish Style Home on .42 acres of Flat and USEABLE land featuring a Large Eat-in Kitchen with a Large Pantry, Large Living Room, Formal Dining Room, an Office or Den for those who work from home, a Media Room, Three good-sized Bedrooms, a Bathroom with a Shower AND a Tub, a Second Bathroom with Stall Shower, Fireplace and Gorgeous Hardwood Plank Flooring. Potential to convert Den/Office and Media Room into Master Suite for a 4th Bedroom. This home in good condition is a true time capsule! Detached 2 car garage with a workshop behind it. Don't miss this fantastic classic Union City Rancher! Seller prefers as-is sale. Offers reviewed after 5PM on Thursday 2/24/22.
  • Listed by: Bob Frey DRE #01324680 • RE/MAX Accord
Listing closed: 03/23/2022 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40981785
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,500,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

105.0%

Union City, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Accord, Bob Frey, DRE #01324680

Sold By RE/MAX Accord, Bob Frey, DRE #01324680

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Property Information for 491 Whipple Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • City: UNION CITY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: UNION CITY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Spanish
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Detached Garage, RV/Boat Parking
  • View: Other
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 8

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Lot Size: 0.42 AC / 18,291 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: Other
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Media / Home Theater
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Laminate, Electric Range/Cooktop, Pantry
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Den, Formal Dining Room, Media
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Stall Shower, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: None
  • Solar: None

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: Level, Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 18291
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18291.0
  • Roof: Tile
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2142
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Dog Run, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Patio Covered, Side Yard, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Acres: 0.4199
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Whipple Rd. 1/4 mile west of Mission Bl.
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 87-92-61
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BAY EAST

Multi Family Information

General Details
  • Units Total: 0

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 491 Whipple Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 23, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40981785

$1,450,000—
Mar 23, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #40981785

$1,450,000—
Mar 23, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #BE40981785

$1,450,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/23/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40981785

$1,450,000
03/23/2022

Sold

CRMLS #40981785

$1,450,000
03/23/2022

Sold

MLSListings #BE40981785

$1,450,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 491 Whipple Road

Taxable Value

Land

$757,694

Additions

$997,811
Total$1,755,505

Tax Record

2025

$21,639 ($1,803 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,561 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,561 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

17,496 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1947

Year Renovated

1980

County

ALAMEDA

APN

87-92-61

Schools near 491 Whipple Road

This home is within New Haven Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hillview Crest Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cesar Chavez Middle School
Public6 to 8

James Logan High School
Public9 to 12

Decoto School For Independent Study
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 491 Whipple Road, Union City, CA 94587
$1,450,000
3
2,142
18,291
$132,500
6
3.5
2,509
11,399
–
2
1
1,418
13,586
$250,000
2
970
11,500
–
2
1
988
17,848
–
2
1
762
11,300

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