Lovely bungalow in historic Maxwell Park. This sweet 1938 clapboard home preserves vintage charm with scalloped woodwork, brick chimney and porch. Inside, original fine refinished hardwood floors, scalloped wood trim, casual living bungalow floor plan, neutral palette, updated kitchen and baths.
Easy off-street parking in driveway with fence, gate, & wisteria trellis. Flagstone walk leads through a charming, low-fenced, xeriscaped garden highlighted by small mature trees and a raised vegetable bed. The brick front porch is roofed for rainy days as you enter through the cheery yellow front door. A tiled entryway with coat closet opens to living room and kitchen.
Light-flooded living room features peaked ceiling, open cottage-beamed with scalloped wood trim; tall, mullioned corner picture window, built-in shelves with turned dowel detail, real plaster walls and ceiling, art niche, brick fireplace with iron fire screen. Square arch opens to dining room with more scalloped trim, modern chandelier, open doors to back hall and kitchen.
The kitchen is updated and filled with light: recessed ceiling lighting, corner window over double sink, angled windows over chef’s desk. Mexican pavers, blond cabinets, gray composite counters, s/s appliances: gas stove, fridge/freezer, microwave & dishwasher. Breakfast bar, laundry cubby with washer & dryer, exit to back driveway; ½ bath: black hex tile floor, white fixtures.
Back hall with linen closet and access to attic storage leads to the full bath and two bedrooms, one gray, one beige, both with flush drum ceiling lights, big closets and landscaped views. Bath is updated with faux-fossil floor and gray tile wainscoting, composite sink and counter over big vanity with ample storage, large mirror, new lighting, shower over tub with sliding glass door, vintage-style porcelain hardware and original glass brick detail.
Peaceful, fenced, cleverly landscaped side and back yard: garage converted to studio, office, family room with skylights, windows, ceiling fan, basketball hoop, sliding glass doors to pavered patios, walks, flower/grass/veggie beds, roses, trellises. Unwind in the private hot tub nestled under serene bamboo and a stately corner redwood.
Conveniently located off High Street, easy access to Hwys 580, 13, 880. Laurel shopping district, shopping, coffee, gyms, restaurants, easy drive to Fruitvale and Alameda shopping.
ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Maxwell Park
Charming - My many clients who live here will attest to the friendliness with not only neighbors who say “hello” and look out for each other but to the annual block parties, Halloween carnivals and one the of best holiday lights displays.
Close to Everything - Laurel District with an array of popular restaurants, coffee shops, bars/brewery, the best pizza, Farmer Joe’s, a great hardware store, gyms, yoga, and the fantastic annual Laurel District Fair. Mills College is nature next door with its exquisite grounds that are wonderful to stroll through.
Incredibly Convenient - Commuter’s Dream with close proximity to both Highway 580 and Highway 13, Trans bay buses and Casual Carpool to the city! In fact, the current construction along MacArthur Blvd. connecting Maxwell Park to the Laurel District is the City of Oakland’s LAMMP Project that will be implementing bike lanes, ADA curb ramps, crosswalks, additional pedestrian lighting, multi-use paths, etc.
Laurel is a diverse neighborhood in Oakland with homes ranging from 1920s-era bungalows to newer contemporary and traditional dwellings. MacArthur Boulevard, the main artery in Laurel, serves as its business district, with mom-and-pop businesses and eateries. Gerardo’s Restaurant serves up authentic Mexican dishes, Phnom Penh House provides Cambodian and Asian fusion entrees, and Sequoia Diner is a busy breakfast and brunch restaurant. "Work Out" at Plant Fitness, Body Mechanics, Anasa Yoga. Get your Java fix at one of the many cafes and grocery shop at the original Farmer Joe's at 35th and MacArthur. Shop "local" at various shops along the strip and find any hardware need at the fantastic Laurel ACE Hardware. The Laurel is a tremendous neighborhood and residents demonstrate neighborhood pride at the annual Laurel Street Fair, which celebrates local food and music.
