5505 Taft Ave
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5505 Taft Ave

5505 Taft Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

$1,690,000
Choose a home where the living is easy: 1912 beauty surrounds you, WalkScore is a 95, and all the work of home ownership is already done. Sellers planned to stay forever and spared no expense on improvements--more than $200,000 invested. Located a half-block fr College Ave on a broad street graced w flowering trees and a famed neighborly community. Fenced and private backyard is exceptionally large w a lawn, raised beds, patio for cook-outs w friends. Inside, restored woodwork gleams, sun shines in, and living feels easy and light. Updated kitchen--Wolf, Miele--is eat-in, overlooking backyard. The bedrooms are extra large and quiet, and an old-world sunporch offers another peaceful room. The charming garage is used as a hobbies workroom and a home gym. Roll up the door for an indoor-outdoor garden room! Private driveway for off-street parking w EV charger. Listed property size = 1363 sqft (tax rec) + 105 sqft sunroom (measured) + 180 sqft garage room (measured). Lot is .1 A 3 blocks from luxury grocer Market Hall, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, Rockridge Library, Trader Joe's, BART, fwy. Close to SF for world-class performances, museums and dining; near countless wild trails, reservoirs and spectacular vista walks. Because it's time for easy living, and living well.

2
beds

1
bath

1,678 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

4,240 Sq.Ft. lot

Gillian Judge Hogan

Gillian Judge Hogan

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms2
  • Total bathroom1
  • full bathroom1
  • Laundry room Hookups Only
  • Flooring Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Fireplace Brick, Living Room
  • APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • other interior Features Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Study, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Living Area1,678 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area4,240 Sq.Ft.
  • MLS® ID41066374
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1912
  • Architecture StylesBungalow, Cottage, Craftsman

Exterior

  • STORIES1
  • Garage Space1.0
  • water SourcePublic
  • utilitiesNatural Gas Connected
  • PoolNone
  • roofComposition Shingles
  • lot featuresLevel, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • parkingDetached, Off Street, Side Yard Access, Guest
  • HEAT TYPEForced Air
  • AIR CONDITIONINGCentral Air
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • other exterior FeaturesBackyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance

Financial

  • Sales Price$1,690,000
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