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Welcome to the COMPOUND! This awesome 4 bed, 2 bath* house – with detached in-law, on a massive 7,500 sq ft lot is ready to rumble! If you are looking for true work/creative space this one's for you. Updated overtime – The seller has shown his pride of ownership by personally caring for the property since 1980 after having lived in the house starting in 1951. The main house with many of the original exterior architectural features intact has 3 bedrooms that are all flooded with natural light. The large kitchen is ideal for gatherings and meal prep. The big breakfast bar encourages connection. A laundry room with its own sink is off the kitchen. The bathroom looks out onto the backyard. Access to the rear yard is found off the kitchen. Living room/dining area with vaulted ceiling is THE PLACE to be. By design it captures both east and west light. 2 outside decks off this great room provides seamless indoor outdoor connection. The detached in-law unit** with its own entrance, faces west and captures plenty of light. The in-law is well proportioned – with living/dining area, kitchen, bedroom and full bath. The lower level of the main house has plenty of storage and two ways to access – there is a non-conforming bathroom and kitchen nook, this bathroom is not included in the listing count.
The front yard has plenty of off-street parking and a mature Sequoia tree to welcome you. The backyard is impressive indeed. Grass, lemon tree and other mature plantings create a real sense of privacy. There is a detached garage and 2 storage pods onsite. The outside area is big enough to truly relax in and possibly envision an ADU that does not cramp your space.**
5532 Vallejo Street is the perfect North Oakland location. Stanford Avenue Park with a separate kids area is one block away, as are bike lanes that provide convenient and direct access to Berkeley Bowl West. A local food favorite, Doyle Street Café, is around the corner. Walk Score® = 85. Direct bus lines are found on San Pablo Avenue. This enchanting home with countless possibilities is a must see!
*Square footage and bed and bath count published differs from the public record. Buyer to investigate with the city. **Buyer to verify with city. Neither seller nor listing agent has verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information.
Neighborhood
The heart of North Oakland is located just a few miles from Downtown Oakland, and is one of the Bay Area’s most culturally and ethnically diverse neighborhoods. The residential streets are lined with beautiful, detached single-family homes, with architectural styles ranging from Edwardian to Craftsman. With close proximity to highways, BART Station, and public transit lines, residents of North Oakland are never too far away from all of the excitement of San Francisco, Berkeley, and the entire Bay Area.
Bushrod Park, a 10-acre community park, is located near the center of North Oakland. A community Recreation Center was added to the park in 2000 and features a full-size gym, playground, lighted basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields, and picnic areas.The park is also home to one of Oakland’s 23 community gardens, where locals can grow their own organic fruits, herbs, and flora for a small annual fee. If you are looking for a community that truly brings its residents together, Bushrod Park is an amazing option.
Some of the best restaurants in Oakland can be found less than a mile from the North Oakland area. A short trip down to Telegraph Avenue in Temescal will provide you with a seemingly endless array of dining options, including:
North Light: Part cafe, part bar, and part book/record store, North Light offers coffee from open to close and a unique menu with snacks, brunch items, and tasty happy hour plates.
Hawking Bird: This vibrant Thai restaurant goes the extra mile to provide incredible food from local sources. Stop in during lunch for their delicious Thai chicken and rice bowl, some crunchy wings, or a tantalizing salad.
Pizzaiolo: Featuring a full breakfast menu with delicious espresso beverages, this popular Oakland pizzeria is one of the few that opens its doors at 8am. Once lunchtime is over, the restaurant closes for over 5 hours, re-opening to a dinner crowd eager to taste the evening menu offerings.
Martin Luther King Jr. Way runs directly in between the Sante Fe/Bushrod neighborhoods in North Oakland, and serves as the main transit route for north/south travel. Route 18 will take commuters to the heart of North Oakland, and both Ashby and MacArthur BART Stations are just a short 10 minute ride away. If you prefer to drive, the CA Highway 24 provides a seamless avenue to Interstate 80 and the Bay Bridge.
Schedule
Open House:
11/14 2:00-4:30
Brokers Tour:
11/11 10:00-1:00
Offer Date: TBD
Additional Showings by Appointment:
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415.225.4593
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