Courtesy of Jeff Goodman, Compass 510-254-3831
Property Description
Welcome to 156 Mecartney Road. A rare Bay Farm opportunity unlike anything else on the market. Situated on an expansive 6,996 sq ft double lot, this exceptional residence offers 2,379 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and the kind of flexibility today’s buyers dream about. With a full bedroom and bathroom on the main level, this layout is ideal for multigenerational living, guests, or a private home office. Inside, the bright and airy floorplan is filled with natural light through dual-pane windows, while a cozy fireplace anchors the family room and creates a warm, inviting gathering space. The spacious primary suite serves as a true retreat, complete with an ensuite bath featuring a separate soaking tub for peaceful unwinding at the end of the day. The additional bedrooms offer endless versatility to fit your lifestyle.This home offers the perfect opportunity to create something truly special, with just a little paint, flooring, and tile, you can transform this into your own custom Bay Farm dream home.The oversized double lot opens the door to exciting possibilities, including potential ADU development, expanded outdoor living, or creating the backyard oasis you’ve always imagined. Located in one of Alameda’s most beloved neighborhoods, enjoy Bay Farm’s award-winning schools, beautiful parks, scenic trails, and that rare “Mayberry-esque” quality of life that makes this community so special. Peaceful, connected, and close to everything, this is more than a home; it’s a chance to create your forever space in one of Alameda’s most sought-after enclaves. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience it! Quite simply, no other home on Bay Farm is like this one.
Open House
Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Dishwasher”, “Refrigerator”, “Dryer”, “Washer”, “Gas Water Heater”
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Bathrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
- 3 total bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
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Building
- Construction Materials: “Wood Siding”, “Other”
- Living Area: 2379
- Year Built: 1952
- Level – Street: “1 Bedroom”, “1 Bath”
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Cooling
- Cooling: “Ceiling Fan(s)”
- Cooling Included
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Fireplaces
- Fireplace Included
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Floors
- Flooring: “Hardwood”, “Linoleum”, “Carpet”, “Other”
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Garage
- 1 garage space
- Garage Included
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Heating
- Heating: “Forced Air”
- Heating Included
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Laundry
- Features: “In Garage”
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Location
- Subdivision Name: Bay Farm Island
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Lot
- Lot Features: “Back Yard”
- Lot Size Acres: 0.16
- Lot Size Area: 6996
- Lot Size Square Feet: 6996
- Parcel Number: 74107554
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Parking
- Parking Features: “Attached”
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Pool
- Pool Features: “None”
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Property
- Property Condition: “Existing”
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
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Roof
- Roof: “Composition Shingles”
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Utilities
- Electric: “No Solar”
- Water Source: “Public”
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Listing
- Sale/rent: For Sale
- $502 per square foot
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