Island living and urban ease are both right outside your door in this upgraded 3BR/1.5BA Craftsman bungalow in Alameda's East End. A white picket fence and gracious porch welcome you to this sunny clapboard 1065 SQFT home with bonus space and a large lot for potential expansion or an ADU. Inside, find an open floor plan with a large living area and a spacious and stylish modern kitchen boasting custom cabinetry, new countertops, and stainless steel appliances. New recessed lighting and refinished hardwood floors span the home's open floor plan. Three light-filled bedrooms boast tall ceilings and ample storage space. From the kitchen's rear, stairs lead to the expansive backyard, patio, two-car garage with laundry, and a basement with high ceiling height. The extra wide garage/workshop might also be used as a flexible space, the patio with an additional portico is ready for entertaining or play, and the backyard is surrounded by mature fig, lemon, and other trees. The large 4917 SQFT lot and basement with headroom presents many possibilities for expansion. Ideally located, this home offers a great lifestyle where only blocks away you'll find the beach, top schools, shopping, dining, trails, and parks, and your commute is easy either by Transbay bus or ferry.