Welcome to 2959 California Street, an expansive and stunning Craftsman bungalow nestled on a cul-de-sac in the heart of Oakland's sought-after Upper Dimond Neighborhood.
Renovated tastefully and expanded with an addition, this property boasts 1,798 square feet on a generous 4,928 square foot lot. The welcoming front porch invites you into a world of warmth and relaxation. Unwind on the porch swing as you soak in the pretty, established front garden and peaceful neighborhood.
Built in 1926, this lovely home features tons of original architectural details including thick baseboards, picture hanging moulding, subway/hexagonal tiling in bathrooms, a handsome fireplace, and that incredible porch with tiled stairs. The living room is welcoming, sunny, and comfortable, flowing gracefully into the oversized dining room. Both rooms are flooded with light and original charm. The bright and airy primary bedroom is generously sized with tons of closet space, and has a beautiful tiled spa-like bathroom with marble countertop vanity and skylight. The two additional bedrooms are well-lit and spacious, with generous closet space and vintage style schoolhouse light fixtures. The second bathroom features shower over tub, large sink, and stylish updates.
The heart of the home is the expanded and updated eat-in kitchen with an adorable dining nook, breakfast bar & pantry, ample quartz countertop space, stainless steel appliances, and conveniently located laundry in closet. Through the kitchen, find the huge family room with office nook, perfect work from home area in the daytime and movie nights and games at night; plus, provides fantastic indoor-outdoor living via sliding doors onto the backyard and deck. Backyard is a good size with both bright al fresco dining options and shady retreats for hammock lounging. Additional storage can be found in the large shed.
Many updated components including new roof, downspouts, and furnace. Sewer lateral compliant!
Tree-lined, friendly, and serene, California is an incredible street to call home. Upper Dimond is centrally located between a handful of grocery stores, including Farmer Joes and Food Mill, multiple shopping districts including Laurel, Dimond, Redwood, Woodminster, Montclair and more, and many local and regional parks. Lots of newer and classic neighborhood restaurants/cafes including Bombera, The Saint, Ghost Town Brewery, Grand Lake Kitchen, Jo's Modern Thai, Sequoia Cafe, Degrees Plato, Donut Savant, Cafe Santana, Peet's, La Farine, Fist of Flour Doughjo, Los Comales, Lucky Three Seven, Phnom Penh, Everett & Jones BBQ, and much more. Near both highways 580 and 13. The NX Transbay bus stop is just four blocks away. Fruitvale BART is 2.4 miles away.