4968 Fairfax Ave

Oakland, CA 94601

$638,000

Sold Price
2

bed Beds

1

shower Baths

936 sqft

straighten / sqft

1918

calendar_month Built

Property Description

This 1920’s craftsman home is a rare find, quite the gardeners delight! - An oasis in the middle of the city, a true gardener’s paradise. Previous owner was a Landscape Architect who planted the large yard in layers of plants so something is always in bloom! Brick paved paths wind through the abundant plantings, a water feature, and trellises. Garden structures provide storage, a potting shed and workshop. A porch anchors the “ casita” to the house and a large covered patio provides plenty of room for outdoor activities and even includes a handmade redwood booth for al fresco meals. A large number of native plants and other flowering shrubs that include: Ten different roses bushes, many varieties of irises, jasmine, wisteria, lilacs(purple and white), Fuchsia, Mock orange bushes(2 varieties), Clematis, Shasta Daisies, salvia, lobelia, violas, Nasturtiums, California/ Mexican Heathers, Datura, Alstroemeria (tri-colour), Ceanothus, Cala Lilies, ceolaria intergrifolia, Cana Lily, plum tree and Bougainvillea - along with a multitude of other plantings that provide year round blooms. An elevated bed of herbs Rosemary, mint, lavender, oregano, basil, thyme, cilantro, garlic chives and vegetables provides an additional planting area. The home is neat and clean as they come.

Listing Information

Close Price $638,000
Close Date Friday, August 9th, 2024
Status Closed
MLS 41065061
Type Residential
Subtype Single Family Residence
Year Built 1918
Lot Size 5,000
Structure Size 936
DOM 11
Courtesy Of Marciel Realty
Listing Agent Gary Marciel DRE#00958013

Interior Features

Total Bedroom
Bedrooms 2
Total Bathroom
Bathrooms 1
Flooring Information
Material Wood
Fireplace Information
Features Living Room
Additional Information
Additional Features Workshop
Cooling Type
Cooling Type See Remarks

Exterior Information

Other Structures
Structures Barn(s)
Features Patio

Maps

Listing information courtesy of: Gary Marciel, Marciel Realty . *Based on information from the Association of REALTORS/Multiple Listing as of Aug 11th, 2024 at 12:09 PM and/or other sources. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.