ASK HOW TO GET A MORTGAGE RATE IN THE 4% RANGE! Fall in love with this charming 1916 cottage, featuring classic wood siding, a brick front porch and skirt, and a distinctive cyclops window at the roof's peak. Step through the front door with keyless entry and discover a welcoming living room featuring a beautiful leaded-glass transom window, beamed ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring, a decorative electric fireplace, wall-mounted TV, Xfinity high-speed internet, and a recessed alcove with hidden shelving. The home offers two comfortable bedrooms, each with its own closet, and a shared bathroom featuring tiled walls, vinyl plank flooring, a vanity, medicine cabinet, and window. The inviting kitchen combines vintage charm with modern convenience, showcasing decorative wall tiles, textured wainscoting, built-in shelving, a stainless steel gas range with vent hood, refrigerator, compact dishwasher, and pendant lighting above the sink. A separate laundry room includes a stackable washer and dryer, utility sink, and additional toilet. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced private patio with gated access and stairs leading to the basement, which houses a newer furnace, water heater, and sump pump. Additional improvements include a seismic gas shutoff valve and sewer lateral compliance. Ideally situated just two blocks from Edison Elementary School and moments from the beloved Speisekammer German Restaurant and Bar, known for its inviting outdoor seating and private dining. Just another block away, vibrant Park Street offers an incredible selection of restaurants, boutique shops, and neighborhood cafés. Enjoy the charm of historic Alameda living with wonderful dining, shopping, and neighborhood amenities just minutes from your doorstep with easy 880 Highway access. The driveway belongs to the neighbor.