The kitchen is situated behind the dining room, and has been updated with stainless steel appliances, butcher block counters and durable LVP flooring. The spacious family room is open to the kitchen, and has beadboard panels, a stylish light fixture and plenty of natural light. A main floor bedroom with a roomy closet and a Murphy bed/desk combination sits next to the family room, making an ideal home office or guest room. An enclosed sun porch on this level includes a half bathroom and laundry, and opens to a large backyard deck located within easy reach of the mature lemon, orange and (two!) persimmon trees. ​ ​

The home's three additional bedrooms and main bathroom are located upstairs along a wide, airy hallway with hardwood flooring and walls lined with vintage wainscot panels. The spacious primary bedroom is to the right at the top of the stairs, and has a handsome Douglas fir floor, coved ceiling, picture rails and bay windows. The remaining two bedrooms are both generously sized with dual-pane windows, coved ceilings, Douglas fir floors and bright, natural light. The main bathroom has been remodeled to include a deep bathtub/shower combination with a gray subway tile surround, and a vintage vanity paired with a contemporary light fixture.

1561 5th Street is a vintage home lover's dream, filled with preserved original features within a pleasing floor plan that contains spacious rooms and abundant natural light throughout. With a great West End location just minutes to parks and schools, the home offers easy access to both Alameda Landing and South Shore Center shopping, and the SF Ferry to Oakland and San Francisco. This home is vintage Alameda at its best!