979 Pearl St

2,281 Sq. Ft.
$811 / Sq. Ft.
2,281
Sq. Ft.
$811
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Built in 1928, this exceptional Spanish Colonial Revival-style home sits on a large corner lot just 4 blocks to Otis Elementary School/Krusi Park, less than 1/2 mile to the shoreline/beach & just minutes to the South Shore Center. With wonderful curb appeal to spare, this fabulous home offers 3BR, 2.5BA, stunning living + dining rooms, an updated open kitchen/family room, a breakfast room & a 279-SF detached + finished garage that can easily function as a workshop, home office, gym or teen space....Built in 1928, this exceptional Spanish Colonial Revival-style home sits on a large corner lot just 4 blocks to Otis Elementary School/Krusi Park, less than 1/2 mile to the shoreline/beach & just minutes to the South Shore Center. With wonderful curb appeal to spare, this fabulous home offers 3BR, 2.5BA, stunning living + dining rooms, an updated open kitchen/family room, a breakfast room & a 279-SF detached + finished garage that can easily function as a workshop, home office, gym or teen space. Vintage features include hardwood floors, decorative wrought iron, a terra cotta tile roof & a dramatic step-down LR w/a soaring cathedral ceiling & beautiful fireplace. Updated kitchen/bathrooms + dual-pane windows. The large primary bedroom suite includes a walk-in closet & ensuite BA.The kitchen breakfast room has a built-in banquette and access to the backyard. New light fixtures throughout + fresh interior/exterior paint. Spectacular East End homes like this don't come along very often!

Listing Agents

  1. Kate McCaffrey

    Kate McCaffrey

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01355206

  2. Julia Brady

    Julia Brady

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01996937

    julia.brady@compass.com

    P: (925)-330-4745

Property Details for 979 Pearl Street

City
ALAMEDA
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
EAST END
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mediterranean
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Workshop in Garage
LISTING UPDATED: 10/19/2021 03:00 AM

Property Details for 979 Pearl Street

StatusSold
MLS #40967415
Days on Compass12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1928
Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,000 SF
CountyAlameda County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Kate McCaffrey, DRE #01355206; COMPASS, Julia Brady, DRE #01996937

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Susie Wyshak, DRE #02144226

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Building Information for 979 Pearl Street

Stories2Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,000 SF

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Property Information for 979 Pearl Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Stone (Marble, Slate etc.
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Gas, Radiant
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Ceiling Insulation
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Fire Alarm System, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
  • Lot Description: Corner, Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4000.0
  • Roof: Tile
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2281
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio Covered, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Acres: 0.09
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Broadway to Otis to Pearl
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 70-144-9
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 979 Pearl Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 12, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #BE40967415

$1,850,000
Oct 12, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40967415

$1,850,000
Oct 5, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1474545012

$1,850,000

+6.4% / yr

Sep 28, 2021

Pending

EBRD #40967415

Sep 28, 2021

Pending

MLSListings #BE40967415

Sep 16, 2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40967415

$1,395,000
Sep 16, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40967415

$1,395,000
Jun 14, 2013

Sold

MLSListings #MR40614363

$1,100,000
Jun 13, 2013

Sold

EBRD #40614363

$1,100,000
Jun 10, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #356286871

$1,100,000
May 21, 2013

Pending

MLSListings #MR40614363

May 20, 2013

Pending

EBRD #40614363

May 7, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR40614363

$854,000
May 6, 2013

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40614363

$854,000
Dec 29, 2000

Sold

RESFAR #20038019

$510,000
Dec 29, 2000

Sold

MLSListings #EB20038019

$510,000
Dec 29, 2000

Sold

EBRD #20038019

$510,000
Dec 20, 2000

Sold

RESFAR #11071605

$510,000
Dec 20, 2000

Sold

MLSListings #BE11071605

$510,000
Dec 20, 2000

Sold

EBRD #11071605

$510,000
Nov 20, 2000

Pending

MLSListings #BE11071605

Nov 20, 2000

Pending

EBRD #11071605

Nov 20, 2000

Pending

RESFAR #11071605

Nov 15, 2000

Pending

MLSListings #EB20038019

Nov 15, 2000

Pending

EBRD #20038019

Nov 15, 2000

Pending

RESFAR #20038019

Oct 25, 2000

Listed (Active)

EBRD #20038019

$499,000
Oct 25, 2000

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20038019

$499,000
Oct 25, 2000

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB20038019

$499,000
Oct 22, 2000

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE11071605

$499,000
Oct 22, 2000

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11071605

$499,000
Oct 22, 2000

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #11071605

$499,000
Dec 29, 1998

Sold

MLSListings #MR28460882

$339,000
Dec 29, 1998

Sold

EBRD #28460882

$339,000
Dec 3, 1998

Pending

MLSListings #MR28460882

Dec 3, 1998

Pending

EBRD #28460882

Aug 26, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR28460882

$419,000
Aug 26, 1998

Listed (Active)

EBRD #28460882

$419,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/12/2021

Sold

MLSListings #BE40967415

$1,850,000
10/12/2021

Sold

EBRD #40967415

$1,850,000
10/05/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1474545012

$1,850,000

+6.4% / yr

09/28/2021

Pending

EBRD #40967415

09/28/2021

Pending

MLSListings #BE40967415

09/16/2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40967415

$1,395,000
09/16/2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40967415

$1,395,000
06/14/2013

Sold

MLSListings #MR40614363

$1,100,000
06/13/2013

Sold

EBRD #40614363

$1,100,000
06/10/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #356286871

$1,100,000
05/21/2013

Pending

MLSListings #MR40614363

05/20/2013

Pending

EBRD #40614363

05/07/2013

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR40614363

$854,000
05/06/2013

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40614363

$854,000
12/29/2000

Sold

RESFAR #20038019

$510,000
12/29/2000

Sold

MLSListings #EB20038019

$510,000
12/29/2000

Sold

EBRD #20038019

$510,000
12/20/2000

Sold

RESFAR #11071605

$510,000
12/20/2000

Sold

MLSListings #BE11071605

$510,000
12/20/2000

Sold

EBRD #11071605

$510,000
11/20/2000

Pending

MLSListings #BE11071605

11/20/2000

Pending

EBRD #11071605

11/20/2000

Pending

RESFAR #11071605

11/15/2000

Pending

MLSListings #EB20038019

11/15/2000

Pending

EBRD #20038019

11/15/2000

Pending

RESFAR #20038019

10/25/2000

Listed (Active)

EBRD #20038019

$499,000
10/25/2000

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20038019

$499,000
10/25/2000

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB20038019

$499,000
10/22/2000

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE11071605

$499,000
10/22/2000

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11071605

$499,000
10/22/2000

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #11071605

$499,000
12/29/1998

Sold

MLSListings #MR28460882

$339,000
12/29/1998

Sold

EBRD #28460882

$339,000
12/03/1998

Pending

MLSListings #MR28460882

12/03/1998

Pending

EBRD #28460882

08/26/1998

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR28460882

$419,000
08/26/1998

Listed (Active)

EBRD #28460882

$419,000

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

Public Records for 979 Pearl Street

Taxable ValueLand$588,966Additions$1,374,254Total$1,963,220
Tax Record2025$26,272 ($2,189 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,244 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,244 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1933CountyALAMEDAAPN70-144-9

Schools near 979 Pearl Street

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
Frank Otis Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Middle School
Public6 to 8

Alameda High School
Public9 to 12

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, Kate McCaffrey, DRE #01355206; COMPASS, Julia Brady, DRE #01996937

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