Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501
About This Home
524 Buena Vista Ave presents an exceptional investment opportunity situated in the thriving city of Alameda, California. Situated on a parcel of land totaling 15,600 square feet, the subject property was originally constructed in 1962 and has a gross building area of approximately 7,592 square feet, offering its tenants 100% beautifully designed two-bedroom floor plans. Alameda is a well-located city in the East Bay and is known as "The Island." The city occupies two islands as well as a section of mainland that connects directly to Oakland. Located directly across from Oakland, Alameda provides tenants and residents with convenient access to a large concentration of tech, healthcare, and banking companies around the area including Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, Pandora, Wells Fargo, as well as many others. In addition, Alameda is within close proximity to the trade center for the entire Bay Area due to the Port of Oakland being the busiest port in all of Northern California. 524 Buena Vista Ave is located in a desirable neighborhood and is situated within close proximity to Downtown Alameda (2.6 miles), featuring a myriad of diverse retail shops, dining, and entertainment options.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Five Or More Units,Residential Income
Interior
Features
- Door features: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central Forced Air
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 7,592
- Total interior livable area: 7,592 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 0740436033
- Zoning: 0
- Special condition: Standard
Lot
- Lot size: 0.36 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Assigned
- Carport: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Coastal Flooding
- Heat Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Alameda County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $16,170 | $194,040 |
| Home Insurance * | $455 | $5,460 |
| Property Taxes | $2,025 | $24,300 |
| Electricity | $1,628 | $19,536 |
| Total | $20,278 | $243,336 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Listed for sale | $3,198,000 |
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