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2115 Central #5 — 2 bd condo for sale in ZIP 94501, Alameda
59Fair price

2115 Central #5

ZIP 94501, Alameda, CA · 94501
$550,000 ~at market (-6%)
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · $491/sf
HOA $515/mo · 🏢 fee history ↓ · Floor 1 · 108 days on market · built 1969
⚖️ Adjusted valueFairly pricedasking is 6% under fair value
Model fair value · 4 sold comps · ±10%$564,153
vs model fair value · size · beds/baths · age · HOA · location−3%
Condition · Avg / verify in person0
Price history · ≈24% below its peak−3%
📐 How this Deal Score was built59Fair price
Value gap · asking vs model fair value, after condition & price history+7.2
HOA burden · $515/mo = 1.12%/yr of price vs a 1.33% norm — at or below normal, no charge0
Days on market · 108 days — it has sat, so you have leverage+3
Raw advantage · the three above, combined+10.2
Model confidence · moderate — ±10% typical model error across 4 sold comps. The less certain the model, the harder the gap is pulled back toward neutral×0.8
Deal Score59/100

Higher is a better buy. 50 is "priced about right for what it is". The last step curves the raw advantage onto 0–100, so points stop being one-for-one at the extremes.

💵What this unit actually costs per month

$4,207/mo all-in
20% down at 7.4% (this week's 30-year average) · mortgage + tax + insurance + HOA
Mortgage principal & interest$3,046
Property tax (1.30% effective)$596
Insurance (estimate)$50
HOA dues$515
Total monthly$4,207
Rough cash to close$123,750

28% of that payment is not the mortgage. The HOA fee alone is $30,900 over five years — money that buys you no equity. A calculator that defaulted the fee to zero would have quoted you $3,692.

Financing type

Not FHA-approved. No 3.5%-down FHA financing on this unit, so the realistic floor is a 5%-down conventional loan ($27,500). Common for small associations and not a defect on its own, but it does remove FHA buyers from your resale pool.

Minimum realistic down payment here: 5% · verify on HUD's lookup

Rate is the Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year average for the week of 2026-10-08 — a national survey figure, not a quote. Tax, insurance and closing costs are estimates; your own Loan Estimate is the real number.

This building's HOA fees

We haven't reconstructed a multi-year fee history for this building yet. We have one recorded fee on file ($515 in 2026), not enough for a trend yet. The listing shows $515/mo today. Upload its HOA docs and we'll build the full reserve & special-assessment report — free.

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✅ Positives
  • On market 108 days → strong negotiating leverage
  • In-unit W/D
  • Low HOA (1.1%/yr)
⚠️ Cons
  • Older building (1969)
  • Ground floor
🚩 Red flags
  • Listed BELOW its 2021 sale ($720k) → value eroding

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Price history (this unit)

Trough $97,000 Oct 29, 1987Now $550,000Peak $720,000 Nov 10, 2021
Current list price is 24% below its peak · +467% above its trough.
  • Aug 26, 2026 — Price Changed $565,000
  • Jun 25, 2026 — Listed $599,000
  • Nov 10, 2021 — Sold (MLS) $720,000
  • Nov 10, 2021 — Sold (Public Records) $720,000
  • Oct 13, 2021 — Listed $689,000
  • Oct 27, 2015 — Sold (MLS) $415,000

Description

Discover comfort, convenience, and style in this centrally located 2 Bed/1.5 Bath condo, approx. 1,120 square feet. Move right in and enjoy updated interiors, spacious living, and in-unit laundry. The open layout connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features granite counters, modern appliances, and a breakfast bar. The primary bedroom offers natural light and generous storage, while the second bedroom is perfect for guests or a home office. Located in a well-maintained 10-unit building with seismic retrofit, owner-managed HOA, low dues, and earthquake insurance. Includes private outdoor space, parking, and a prime location…

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