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A polished gem on every level. This renovated and spacious 4 bedroom 2 bath beauty is located in the Longfellow neighborhood of North Oakland. Two story home is southwest facing and flooded in natural light. Main level showcases two bedrooms, an updated bathroom, box beamed ceiling in the living and dining areas and a handsome bookshelf. Rehabbed kitchen seamlessly accesses a large deck that overlooks an enchanting backyard with native plantings, a mature avocado tree and two detached permitted structures. Abundant storage option is found in the attic located off the laundry room on the main level.
On the lower level there are two bedrooms and an additional room that could be used as an office or nursery. The primary bedroom is light-filled and huge. A second spacious and recently renewed bathroom has shower over tub. Access to the rear yard is possible from lower level as well.
The outside area on 666 46th is transcendental. Two attractive and permitted outbuildings have reclaimed redwood siding and a bespoke quality with particular attention to detail. One structure “the cottage” has full bath and the other “the workshop” has a utility sink and barn doors that open southward onto the backyard – an ideal spot to let your creativity soar. The clawfoot soaking tub nestled under a tree punctuates this peaceful backyard paradise. A path leads to a rear gate – allowing the backyard to have its own entrance from the street.
The large driveway can hold multiple cars. The Longfellow neighborhood of North Oakland has great freeway access, dedicated bike lanes, proximity to McArthur BART, coffee joints as well as compelling dining options. 89 WalkScore 96 BikeScore.
Select Seller Updates:
Solar system purchased – 2016
Sewer lateral compliant - 2016
Whole house water purification system - 2016
Dual pane windows – 2017
Permitted Seismic Retrofit - 2021
Permitted both rear structures - 2021
Updated bathrooms - 2022
New appliances in kitchen - 2022
Neighborhood
666 46th St is found in the Longfellow neighborhood of North Oakland. Longfellow was originally considered part of the Temescal district.[1] Through the late 1800s, the Temescal encompassed the area north of 36th Street to the Berkeley border and from the Emeryville border at the west to Broadway at the east. The introduction of the Grove-Shafter Freeway in the 1960s physically divided the neighborhood resulting in a splintering of the historical Temescal district[2] into smaller neighborhoods: Santa Fe (northwest quadrant), Longfellow (southwest), Temescal (southeast) and lower Rockridge (northeast).
Evidence of the roots of the name Temescal remain in the Longfellow neighborhood. Temescal Community Garden, the first community garden in Oakland, was established on 47th Street in 1984
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.
