Alameda Homes with One Level Stories

Alameda County, located in the state of California, is a vibrant and diverse region that offers an attractive real estate market for homebuyers. Known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and thriving communities, Alameda County is a great place to call home.

One of the popular features of homes in Alameda County is the availability of one-level stories. True to its reputation, many homes in this area are designed with a single level, offering convenience and accessibility for residents of all ages. Whether you're a young family looking for a spacious and open floor plan or an older individual seeking a home that eliminates the need for stairs, Alameda County has plenty of options to suit your needs.

The advantage of one-level homes goes beyond convenience. They often provide a seamless flow between living spaces, making it easier to entertain guests or keep an eye on children. Additionally, these homes tend to have larger yards, perfect for outdoor activities or gardening enthusiasts.

In Alameda County, you'll find a variety of architectural styles, ranging from traditional ranch-style homes to modern and contemporary designs. Many of these properties feature updated amenities, energy-efficient appliances, and beautifully landscaped yards.

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to upgrade your current living situation, Alameda County offers a wide range of homes with one-level stories to choose from. With its desirable location, excellent schools, and vibrant communities, this county provides the perfect setting for you to find your dream home.

Newest Alameda Homes with One Level Stories

$1,798,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41142905 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Single-Level Luxury at Its Finest! Nestled at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, this exceptional mid-century inspired home offers the perfect blend of timeless architecture, modern sophistication, and resort-style living. Surrounded by privacy, this stunning residence is designed for those who appreciate both style and comfort. Step inside and be captivated by soaring vaulted ceilings with dramatic exposed beams that span the living room, dining room, family room, and primary suite, creating an airy, light-filled ambiance. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that stretch across the rear of the home, flooding the interior with natural light while seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living spaces. The tastefully updated kitchen serves as the heart of the home, overlooking the inviting dining area anchored by a cozy fireplace...the perfect place to gather with family and friends. The beautifully remodeled hall bathroom offers ample storage for linens and toiletries. The spacious primary retreat offers dual closets and a luxurious en-suite bath, along with a hidden door leading to a private bonus suite complete with its own entrance and full bathroom...ideal for guests, a home office, creative studio, or multigenerational living. Outside, your own private oasis awaits. Lounge beside the sparkling pool, enjoy the benefits of an owned solar energy system, and take advantage of expansive outdoor spaces designed for year-round enjoyment. A generous laundry room, separate utility room, and thoughtful upgrades throughout complete this remarkable home. An entertainer's dream where iconic mid-century design meets modern luxury...all on one spectacular single level.

18009 Laird Ct, Castro Valley

$469,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41142881 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to this charming single-story home offering 960 square feet of comfortable living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Designed for both convenience and functionality, the home features a modern style kitchen with granite countertops, wood cabinetry, and easy access to a spacious, private backyard—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors. Ideally located in one of Oakland's growing neighborhoods, this home provides excellent commuter access to I-880, I-580, and BART, making travel throughout the Bay Area a breeze. Nearby schools, libraries, parks, and everyday amenities enhance the neighborhood's appeal. The fully fenced yard offers privacy and endless possibilities to personalize the outdoor space. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or someone looking to build equity, this home presents an exceptional opportunity to make it your own in a convenient Oakland location.

7911 Holly Street, Oakland

$899,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41142849 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Ideally located in one of the Bay Area's most central neighborhoods, this charming property is just a 10-minute walk to Lake Chabot Regional Park and Chabot Elementary School. Set near the beginning of Middleton Avenue, a non-through street, the home enjoys a peaceful setting with minimal traffic. A standout feature is the spacious detached workshop with a private office, offering exceptional flexibility for contractors, craftspeople, artists, hobbyists, or anyone in need of a dedicated workspace. The inviting home welcomes you with a mature shade tree and a wide covered porch that adds to its timeless curb appeal. Inside, you'll find a handsome interior complemented by solid infrastructure. The home has been thoughtfully cleaned up and offers an excellent opportunity for the next owner to add their personal touches and bring out its full potential.

3427 Middleton Ave, Castro Valley

$779,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41142821 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Beautiful starter home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a versatile bonus room in a desirable neighborhood. This move-in ready home offers an open floor plan with new laminate flooring throughout, fresh interior paint, dual-pane windows, a formal living room, and a dining area. The updated kitchen includes an inviting eat-in area, perfect for everyday meals. The gated front yard offers potential RV or boat parking, while the spacious backyard features a covered patio, creating the perfect space for outdoor living and entertaining. Enjoy a variety of mature fruit trees, including peach, pear, fig, lemon, and avocado. Conveniently located near shopping, schools, parks, and major freeways, this home combines comfort, functionality, and an excellent location.

954 Folsom Ave, Hayward

$719,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41142802 MLS ⋅ Active Status

**Rare Find! Beautifully Upgraded & Move-In Ready!** This renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers modern comfort and exceptional functionality. The updated kitchen features contemporary cabinetry and matching brand-name appliances. Both bathrooms have been tastefully remodeled with stylish finishes. Enjoy Milgard dual-pane windows, sky tubes, ceiling fans in every room, electric underfloor heating throughout, and a tankless water heater for added energy efficiency. The drive-through garage with automatic doors provides convenient access to the spacious backyard—perfect for your tools, equipment, or additional storage. The level 5,000 sq. ft. lot offers endless possibilities for outdoor living, expansion, or a potential ADU (buyer to verify). The backyard is a true highlight with mature fruit trees, including pomegranate, passion fruit, avocado, and more, reflecting years of loving care. Conveniently located within walking distance to shopping and everyday amenities, with easy commuter access. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully updated home with outstanding potential! 7/26. Sunday Open 1-4 pm.

973 Phillips Way, Hayward

$495,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41142783 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Affordable, charming, and full of potential! Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom home featuring beautiful original hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, and timeless character throughout. The spacious, fenced backyard offers endless possibilities with a vegetable garden, storage shed, and ample room for outdoor entertaining or future expansion. Potential for an ADU (buyer to verify with the City), making this an excellent opportunity for multigenerational living or additional rental income. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer looking to build equity or an investor seeking your next rental property, this home is priced right and ready for your vision. Conveniently located near the Public Authority Building, shopping, schools, parks, public transportation, and major commuter routes for an easy Bay Area commute. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a home with charm, value, and unlimited potential! Short sale subject to lender approval.

2830 69th, Oakland

$799,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41142771 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Tucked into the heart of Temescal, this delightful two-bedroom bungalow is filled with warmth, light, and charm. Located just one block from Telegraph Avenue on a street that does not serve as a through route to the avenue, the home enjoys easy access to the neighborhood's amenities while maintaining a residential feel within an urban setting. A dramatic skylight brightens the heart of the home, while the thoughtfully updated kitchen and bathroom blend modern comfort with timeless appeal. Outside, lovely fenced side and rear patios extend the living space, creating inviting settings for entertaining friends, enjoying a morning coffee, or unwinding at the end of the day. Off-street parking adds convenience. Whole Foods, the Sunday Temescal Farmers' Market, neighborhood cafés, acclaimed restaurants, shopping, BART, and commuter routes are all within easy reach, offering an exceptional Temescal lifestyle.

485 55th St, Oakland

$650,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41142769 MLS ⋅ Active Status

This Maxwell Park bungalow has been loved for over a century, and it shows in all the right ways, with character and charm you just can't replicate. This home features original hardwood floors, classic built-ins in the dining room, and wainscoting that newer construction rarely gets right. The layout is straightforward and livable: a sun-filled front bedroom, a second bedroom that looks out onto a private backyard, an updated kitchen with newer appliances, and a refreshed hall bath. Above it all, a walk-up attic is perfectly suited for a home office, creative studio, or quiet retreat. Step outside and you've got a sunny, private backyard perched above the street. Room to garden, entertain, or just decompress. A detached garage at street level adds storage or workshop space, and the whole package sits in one of Oakland's most cohesive, community-minded neighborhoods.

4411 Brookdale Ave, Oakland

$1,295,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41142754 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Built in 1925 and lovingly reimagined, this East End Craftsman blends timeless character with modern comfort. Three bedrooms and two baths open onto gracious living and dining rooms with refinished oak floors, arched picture windows, dual-pane windows, and crown moulding. Newly installed recessed lighting and dimmable-ready sconces move from bright morning clarity to a soft evening glow, anchored by a stone-and-brick Valor gas fireplace. The remodeled kitchen is a cook's quiet luxury featuring granite counters, a stone backsplash, a professional Wolf oven and range, a Miele dishwasher, and pull-out cabinetry throughout that make it a dream for the organized cook. At its heart, a brand-new Samsung Bespoke four-door refrigerator in white glass: hands-free doors, two styles of ice, pull-out freezer drawers, a built-in AI Family Hub for music and recipes, and a beverage center with auto-filling pitcher ready for herb- and fruit-infused water. Outside, a spacious hardscape backyard was made for gathering a built-in Alturi gas grill with rotisserie, a gas fire pit, and triangular sun canopies wired for string lights that stretch summer evenings into October. Beyond lies a thoughtfully planted organic garden: a Meyer lemon out front; lime, lemon, and avocado in the side garden; a backyard orchard bearing Fuyu and Hachiya persimmons and a Pink Lady apple; and artichokes, roses, and fragrant lavender throughout. Full irrigation and automatic landscape lighting keep it effortless. Follow the stone path past the water fountain to a custom-fitted metal storage shed workshop, garden-tool haven, or extra storage. The detached, finished garage is flexible bonus space ideal as a guest room, office, gym, or media retreat with a remote-operated ceiling fan, built-in shelving, ample storage, a utility sink, and a full-size pull-down Murphy bed. Maytag Pet Pro washer and dryer handle heavy loads and delicates alike. Comfort runs throughout: a new Carrier heat pump system with an Ecobee smart thermostat (control it at the wall or from your phone), a Rinnai on-demand water heater, and a smart-lock entry with key, fingerprint, and keypad access. Tucked into Alameda's beloved East End, moments from neighborhood schools, parks, shops, and the shoreline, and within walking distance of Park Street, with its Labor Day block parties, lemonade stands, and small-town warmth. For the one searching for exactly this -- look no further. Alameda living at its very best.

2906 Washington St, Alameda

$425,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41142739 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Great opportunity for this 3 bedroom and 1 full bath bungalow. Just under 1,000 sq. ft. on a nice corner lot approx. 5,000 sq. ft. Detach large 2 car garage and additional storage area, property is fully fenced. Inviting spacious living room, dining area, intimate kitchen and more. Good size bedrooms and full bath. Electrical service panel with breakers and crawl space. Great starter with options to add on or reconfigure.

9601 D St, Oakland

$1,095,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41142737 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offering approximately 1,050 sq ft of bright, move-in-ready living space in a prime Fremont location. The light-filled living room welcomes you into an updated interior featuring new vinyl flooring and baseboards, fresh interior and exterior paint, new light fixtures, updated faucets, painted white kitchen cabinets, a new garbage disposal, and a functional kitchen with ample storage. Three new double-pane windows, new gutters and downspouts, roof repairs, a new rear exterior door with decorative glass, updated switches, and new exterior trim enhance both comfort and curb appeal. Spacious bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Enjoy the landscaped front yard with natural grass and sprinkler system, fresh mulch, a large backyard with gazebo, and a detached storage unit. Ideally located near Lake Elizabeth, Central Park, Downtown Fremont, BART, top-rated schools such as J. Harley Durham Elementary School, shopping, dining, and convenient access to I-880, SR-84, and I-680.

40140 Urban St, Fremont

$699,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41142718 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Back on the Market! Welcome to this charming 2 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom Single Family home in the desirable area of San Leandro. This home has a cute Guest House with additional 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom, which is perfect for guests, rental income, or extended family. Some fixing needed for this property. This home is well-located with easy access to parks, shopping, and commuter routes. This home offers both comfort and flexibility. Buyers seeking space, and long-term upside will recognize the value immediately. Don't miss this opportunity.

1686 Grand Avenue, San Leandro

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