A rare and exceptional vintage Mediterranean home in the heart of Alameda. This home has all of the wonderful features that define Mediterranean architecture tile roof, stucco walls, curved doors, grand stairways. Extraordinary time and expense has been invested to lovingly restore the infrastructure to ensure it is solid for another hundred years. It now just needs someone to provide the finishes to help this become one of the jewels among this prized neighborhood. An incredible opportunity for those passionate about DIY or for the investor looking to get a premium price. 3 large bedrooms with large closets 1 baths (potential for 2 full baths) Large living room with fireplace and French doors to juliette balcony Large dining room with two sets of French doors: one to outside patio and the other to juliette balcony Large kitchen with dining nook Den/music room adjacent to living room Beautiful hardwood floors throughout Double car garage Stucco exterior with red clay roof tiles Quiet corner lot 2500 SF (includes 500 unfinished basement) Walking distance to Fremont and Alberta restaurants, coffee shops, and Whole Foods. We purchased this home from the original owner one year ago. During the past year, we have invested over $100,000 and have completed most of the heavy lifting required to renovate the home. We have: Refinished the hardwood floors Updated the electrical Installed two sets of custom-built wood French doors Replastered the dining room ceiling Stripped all wallpaper from the main floor Repaired the stucco exterior Painted the exterior Replaced the garage roof Installed two exterior French drains Secured foundation The primary items left to complete include: Updating the bathrooms and kitchen Finishing the window replacement Finishing the wallpaper stripping and applying new wall finishes Address: 2506 NE Ridgewood Drive two blocks north of Fremont on NE 25th Avenue. Price: $495,000 The home appraised for $575,000 in July 2009. We are willing to sacrifice the equity and the improvements due to career and family changes. Our loss is your gain! Please call with questions or to schedule a showing. Call Clay at 503-720-4106