Description

This sweet 1905 North Oakland bungalow is the perfect home for first time home buyers seeking to enter the competitive East Bay/Bay Area housing market or for those looking to downsize or wanting potential rental income. With many attractive owner updates, this charming 2BR/1BA treasure has vintage charm to spare and includes a beautiful Victorian fireplace, a coffered ceiling + hardwood floors (some rooms). The tastefully remodeled kitchen features quartz counters, a breakfast bar, more than ample kitchen storage + a stacking washer/dryer. The remodeled bathroom connects the bedrooms, and has a sophisticated contemporary design and look that works beautifully in this vintage home. The partially finished attic provides an extra 420 SF of office/storage bonus space. The picturesque front sitting porch and a beautifully landscaped front garden provide substantial curb appeal with climbing roses, a camellia bush, lavender and more. The backyard has citrus and fig trees, plus a hummingbird-friendly orange trumpet vine. The location is just 3 blocks to Bushrod Park's tennis + pickleball courts, gym, playgrounds, rec center + ball fields, 1 mile to Rockridge BART + Market Hall, and 1/2 mile to Temescal restaurants + Whole Foods. Walk/Bike score 91/98. This is city living at its best!