830 Buena Vista Ave

$895,000
Price
2
Beds
1,031 Sq. Ft.
$868 / Sq. Ft.
1,031
Sq. Ft.
$868
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 830 Buena Vista Ave in Central Alameda—an elegant turnkey Craftsman home that seamlessly blends classic beauty with modern updates. This sophisticated vintage gem displays bold geometric accents and silhouette in a slate blue and black color scheme. Many structural and cosmetic upgrades throughout. This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom residence with a sunny bonus room offers 1031 square feet of cozy living space on a 2,503 square foot lot. Enjoy the charm of original sash windows with wavy glass,...Welcome to 830 Buena Vista Ave in Central Alameda—an elegant turnkey Craftsman home that seamlessly blends classic beauty with modern updates. This sophisticated vintage gem displays bold geometric accents and silhouette in a slate blue and black color scheme. Many structural and cosmetic upgrades throughout. This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom residence with a sunny bonus room offers 1031 square feet of cozy living space on a 2,503 square foot lot. Enjoy the charm of original sash windows with wavy glass, wood floors and a newly remodeled kitchen featuring quartz countertops and smart appliances. The bathroom boasts new tiles, fixtures, LVP flooring, and vanity, while the laundry room includes state-of-the-art smart washer and dryer. Upgraded features include a 200 amp electrical service, central HVAC with A/C and heat pump, and an EV charger in the garage. The home is freshly painted and enhanced with a new roof, seismic upgrade, French drains, and fenced brick-paved back yard. Experience comfort with a Google Nest thermostat and custom app-controlled blinds. Near the bi-weekly farmers market, good schools, parks, bus transit and Webster St shopping.

Listing Agents

  1. Karen Lithgow

    Karen Lithgow

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01984101

    karen.lithgow@compass.com

    P: (510)-846-7288

  2. Susan Kaney

    Susan Kaney

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00775579

    susan.kaney@compass.com

    P: (510)-366-8456

Property Details for 830 Buena Vista Avenue

City
ALAMEDA
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CENTRAL ALAMEDA
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached, EV Charger
Total # Parking Spaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 11/08/2025 01:22 PM

Property Details for 830 Buena Vista Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #41111379
Days on Compass56
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1918
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,503 SF
CountyAlameda County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Karen Lithgow, DRE #01984101; Compass, Susan Kaney, DRE #00775579
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Building Information for 830 Buena Vista Avenue

Stories1Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,503 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,312 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,423

Property Taxes

$889

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 830 Buena Vista Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Woodburning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Stone Counters
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: BonusRoom
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Water/Sewer: Public Water
  • Energy Saving Feature: Attic Fan, Doors, Insulation - Other, Thermostat Controller
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Gas Water Heater, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter, Internet Available, Security Alarm - Owned, Smoke Detector(s), Washer, Window Coverings
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete, Crawl Space, Earthquake Braced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 2503
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2503.0
  • Roof: Bitumen, Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1031
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms, Laundry Facility
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Landscape Back, Porch Steps, Side Yard, Wood Fencing
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Acres: 0.06
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Wilma Chan Way to Buena Vista
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 73-409-17
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 830 Buena Vista Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 7, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #41111379

Nov 7, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #BE41111379

Nov 7, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41111379

Sep 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41111379

$895,000
Sep 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41111379

$895,000
Sep 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41111379

$895,000
Nov 7, 2022

Sold

EBRD #41008760

$710,000
Nov 7, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB41008760

$710,000
Nov 7, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #41008760

$710,000
Oct 24, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1501657222

$710,000
Oct 11, 2022

Pending

RESFAR #41008760

Oct 11, 2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB41008760

Oct 11, 2022

Pending

EBRD #41008760

Oct 11, 2022

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB41008760

Oct 3, 2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41008760

Oct 3, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41008760

Sep 30, 2022

Pending

EBRD #41008760

Sep 30, 2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB41008760

Sep 16, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41008760

$695,000
Sep 16, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41008760

$695,000
Sep 16, 2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41008760

$695,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/07/2025

Pending

CRMLS #41111379

11/07/2025

Pending

MLSListings #BE41111379

11/07/2025

Pending

EBRD #41111379

09/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41111379

$895,000
09/12/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41111379

$895,000
09/12/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41111379

$895,000
11/07/2022

Sold

EBRD #41008760

$710,000
11/07/2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB41008760

$710,000
11/07/2022

Sold

RESFAR #41008760

$710,000
10/24/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1501657222

$710,000
10/11/2022

Pending

RESFAR #41008760

10/11/2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB41008760

10/11/2022

Pending

EBRD #41008760

10/11/2022

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB41008760

10/03/2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41008760

10/03/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41008760

09/30/2022

Pending

EBRD #41008760

09/30/2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB41008760

09/16/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41008760

$695,000
09/16/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41008760

$695,000
09/16/2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41008760

$695,000

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

Public Records for 830 Buena Vista Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$221,605Additions$520,036Total$741,641
Tax Record2025$10,670 ($889 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt956 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt956 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,503 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918CountyALAMEDAAPN73-409-17

Schools near 830 Buena Vista Avenue

This home is within Alameda Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Maya Lin School
PublicK to 5

Will C. Wood Middle School
Public6 to 8

Maya Lin Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Karen Lithgow, DRE #01984101; Compass, Susan Kaney, DRE #00775579

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