INTRODUCING

3006 Gibbons Drive

Fernside

Alameda

LISTED FOR

$1,795,000

SOLD FOR

$2,005,000

SOLD FOR

12% OVER LIST

$819

PRICE/SF

14 DAYS ON

MARKET

Fernside! Turnkey Spacious Home Near Top Schools + Lincoln Park

LISTED AT $1,795,000

This spacious, move-in-ready home in the heart of Fernside offers charm, contemporary updates and an exceptional location! Built in 1928, the home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an open living/dining room combination, an eat-in kitchen, an expansive family room, laundry room and an attached garage. Located on a lovely residential tree-lined street just minutes to top schools, downtown Park St, Nob Hill Foods & Lincoln Park/pool, the home offers an appealing split-level floor plan with a sophisticated blend of vintage features and thoughtful renovations conducive to a 21st century lifestyle.

The interior is a showcase of elegance, beginning with the main floor that features a spacious living room/dining room combination with a vintage oak floor, a fireplace with a traditional mantel and surround, a stained glass window and an arched picture window which provides this handsome room with ample natural light. The sunny kitchen, situated next to the dining area, includes a breakfast nook with bay windows, and has been refreshed with recessed lighting, granite counters, refaced cabinets, newer stainless steel appliances and an oak floor.

Split level stairs lead up to two sunlit bedrooms and a recently updated hallway bathroom that features a dramatic tile floor, a large vanity topped with quartz, and a shower/tub combination. The spacious primary bedroom suite is up another half flight of stairs, and includes new light fixtures, an oak floor and a large, walk-in closet with custom organizers and cedar plank flooring. The sleek new ensuite bathroom offers dramatic contemporary finishes and a glass-enclosed shower.

An expansive family room and half bath are located a few steps down from the main level, providing a wonderful gathering place for family and friends. The room features warm carpeting, a wet bar, and a raised brick fireplace with a pellet stove. Level-in to the backyard, this versatile space offers plenty of room to accommodate a home office in addition to a family room. Sliding doors open to a pretty backyard with lush landscaping and paver patios convenient for meals and entertaining in a tranquil and private outdoor setting.

3006 Gibbons Drive is the very best in Alameda living! An elegant home in a prized Alameda location close to Edison Elementary and Lincoln Middle schools, as well as easy access to Park Street shopping and dining, I-880, BART, Oakland Airport and the SF Ferry. Turnkey perfection in one of Alameda’s most desirable neighborhoods!

BEDROOMS

BATHROOMS

2.5

APPROX.

2,449 SF

Notable Features

Built in 1928
2,449 SF (per public records)
4,620 SF Lot (per public records)
3 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
Open living/dining room
Eat-in kitchen
Family room
Laundry room
Attached garage
2 Fireplaces
3-Zone central AC
New HVAC (2022)
Tankless water heater
Upgraded copper plumbing
New light fixtures
Newer roof (2017)
Freshly painted inside/outside
Ecobee smart thermostats
Bret Ray custom teak/redwood driveway gate
Close to Edison Elementary/Lincoln Middle schools, Lincoln Park/pool
Easy access to Nob Hill Foods, downtown Park St, I-880, BART, SF Ferry

The open living and dining room combination sets a gracious tone with a vintage oak floor, a fireplace with a traditional mantel and surround, a stained glass window and an arched picture window that fills the space with natural light. A few steps down, the expansive family room offers a warm counterpoint with carpeting, a wet bar, a raised brick fireplace with a pellet stove, and sliding doors to a private paver patio and lush backyard garden.