4968 Fairfax Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
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Sold Price :
$638,000
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Beds :
2
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Baths :
1
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Property Size :
936 sqft
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Year Built :
1918
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.
Interior Features
Bedroom Information |
Bedrooms |
2 |
Bathroom Information |
Bathrooms |
1 |
Flooring Information |
Material |
Wood |
Interior Information |
Features |
Workshop |
Cooling Type |
See Remarks |
Listing Information
Address |
4968 Fairfax Ave |
City |
Oakland |
State |
CA |
Zip |
94601 |
County |
Alameda |
Listing Agent |
Gary Marciel DRE #00958013 |
Courtesy Of |
Marciel Realty |
Close Price |
$638,000 |
Status |
Closed |
Type |
Residential |
Subtype |
Single Family Residence |
Structure Size |
936 |
Lot Size |
5,000 |
Year Built |
1918 |
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.