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INFORMATION
Delightful and sunny Maxwell Park 2 bed 2 bath beauty. This lovely well cared for home with a quaint front porch is perfectly inviting. One is greeted by a newly landscaped front yard. Refinished wood floors throughout with dual pane windows. Open floorplan flows seamlessly from living room, dining area and kitchen. Kitchen has been tastefully updated with attractive cabinets, lighting, stone countertops, solar tube and a charming breakfast bar. Kitchen connects to the backyard and patio. Hallway leads to two nicely sized bedrooms with custom closet storage systems. Bathroom has been updated with trend-right tile, lighting, solar tube and a handsome marble top vanity. On the lower level is an office, laundry area, garage, and a very useful 2nd bathroom with stall shower.
The backyard is private and has both a grass area, mature lemon tree and patio that is ideal for indoor/outdoor dining. Recent plantings are the perfect touch as it adds color and refinement.
Great Maxwell Park location, tucked away, yet close to everything! This splendid home should not be missed.
Some Seller updates:
Insulated attic, added turbines & vent to help with cooling - 2011
Rebuilt front stairs and porch - 2012
Poured/graded concrete for proper downhill water flow from back to side of house, also new widened driveway - 2013
Installed double-pane windows - 2013
Replaced sewer lateral - 2016
Front gate and side fencing - 2018
Kitchen remodel – 2018
Bathroom remodel also included new copper piping – 2018
Replaced last length of old sewer piping leading from home to lateral - 2021
Exterior painting – 2021
Interior painting – 2021
Refinished hardwood floors – 2021
Landscaping – 2021
Neighborhood
Nestled in-between High Street and 55th Avenue, just south of Interstate-580, Maxwell Park is a popular neighborhood in East Oakland. Originally developed by John P. Maxwell, many of the homes in Maxwell Park were built in the 1920s and 1930s, and when compared to real estate in North Oakland and Downtown Oakland, feature lower prices per square foot. Residents of Maxwell Park are within close proximity to Mills College, small shopping plazas, restaurants, and plenty of public transit options.
As the neighborhood name might suggest, Maxwell Park offers a small community park near Allendale Avenue and Lilac Street. Featuring plenty of trees, a playground, and is directly next to the Peter Pan Nursery School, which has provided a nurturing environment for kids aged 2-6 since 1947. Add in the convenient access to incredible schools like Melrose Leadership Academy, and you can see why families love living in Maxwell Park.
MacArthur Blvd., between Loma Vista and High Street, is just a few blocks from Maxwell Park, and features a variety of popular restaurants, retail stores, and service shops. Some of the notable restaurants include the World Ground Cafe, Fist of Flour Doughjo and Everett and Jones BBQ.
Commuters love Maxwell Park due to the easy access to the AC Transit Route 14, which provides a direct route to the Fruitvale BART station. The bus ride to Fruitvale Station is less than 15 minutes from Maxwell Park, and from here, commuting to the heart of Oakland, or be in San Francisco’s Financial District in less than 30 minutes.
Schedule
Open Houses:
10/17 - 2:00-4:30 PM
10/24 2:00-4:30 PM
Brokers Tour:
10/18 - 10:00-1:00
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Contact
Scott Ward
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