5505 Taft Ave

Oakland, CA 94618

$1,690,000

Sold Price
2

bed Beds

1

shower Baths

1,678 sqft

straighten / sqft

1912

calendar_month Built

Property Description

Choose a home where the living is easy: 1912 beauty surrounds you, WalkScore is a 95, and all the work of home ownership is already done. Sellers planned to stay forever and spared no expense on improvements—more than $200,000 invested. Located a half-block fr College Ave on a broad street graced w flowering trees and a famed neighborly community. Fenced and private backyard is exceptionally large w a lawn, raised beds, patio for cook-outs w friends. Inside, restored woodwork gleams, sun shines in, and living feels easy and light. Updated kitchen—Wolf, Miele—is eat-in, overlooking backyard. The bedrooms are extra large and quiet, and an old-world sunporch offers another peaceful room. The charming garage is used as a hobbies workroom and a home gym. Roll up the door for an indoor-outdoor garden room! Private driveway for off-street parking w EV charger. Listed property size = 1363 sqft (tax rec) + 105 sqft sunroom (measured) + 180 sqft garage room (measured). Lot is .1 A 3 blocks from luxury grocer Market Hall, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, Rockridge Library, Trader Joe’s, BART, fwy. Close to SF for world-class performances, museums and dining; near countless wild trails, reservoirs and spectacular vista walks. Because it's time for easy living, and living well.

Listing Information

Close Price $1,690,000
Close Date Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Status Closed
MLS 41066374
Type Residential
Subtype Single Family Residence
Year Built 1912
Lot Size 4,240
Structure Size 1,678
DOM 8
Courtesy Of Village Associates Real Estate
Listing Agent Gillian Judge Hogan DRE#02101216

Interior Features

Kitchen Information
Features Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen
Total Bedroom
Bedrooms 2
Total Bathroom
Bathrooms 1
Flooring Information
Material Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Fireplace Information
Features Living Room
Additional Information
Additional Features Breakfast Area, Eat-in Kitchen
Cooling Type
Cooling Type Central Air

Exterior Information

Other Structures
Features Front Porch, Patio

Maps

Listing information courtesy of: Gillian Judge Hogan, Village Associates Real Estate . *Based on information from the Association of REALTORS/Multiple Listing as of Aug 14th, 2024 at 5:20 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.