NEW AVAILABLE NOW - 1 BLOCK FROM LAKE | 1 Bedroom in a 1917s Brick Building | 98 Walk Score | 1 BLOCK TO BART
THE BUILDING: The Townsend Apartments, located at 1029 Oak Street, is a beautiful four-story, historic brick building built in 1917. The red brick is offset by marble accents above the windows & entrance as well as the occasional green, yellow or blue tile accents. You will enter the building through a nicely gardened courtyard. The entryway has inlaid wood floors past its oak door and Phone Entry System. There is an elevator. The basement laundry room has two coin operated washing machines and three dryers. There are period light fixtures as well as tons of woodwork and etched glass windows in the hallways. There is some bike storage in the basement. The Museum of Oakland is across the street, Lake Merritt BART, Laney College & the Lake are just a block away. There is a Cafe across the street and Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is just 1 block away! BART provides an easy commute to San Francisco.
THE APARTMENT: This apartment is on the top floor featuring beautifully refinished oak hardwood floors. There are huge windows everywhere allowing for plenty of natural light and lots of woodwork, with large trim pieces around the windows. The bathroom has a clawfoot tub and a pedestal sink. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, fridge, dishwasher, and plenty of storage space.
BUILDING FEATURES:
- 1917s Brick Building: The Townsend Apartments
- Amazon Key For Business
- Newly Installed USPS Parcel/Mail Box
- Intercom System
- Secure Entry
- Vintage Elevator
- Interior Corridors
- Coin Op Laundry in Basement
- Across the street from the Oakland Museum
- 2 Blocks from Lake Merritt Bart
- 98 Walk Score
- 89 Bike Score
- 86 Transit Score
UNIT FEATURES:
-Full kitchen remodel
-New custom cabinets
-New flooring
-New tile backsplash
-New Counters
-Full paint
-Four closets
-Gas stove
-Steam heater
-Fridge
-Dishwasher
LEASE TERMS:
Rental Amount: $2,045 per month (1 year lease)
Security Deposit: $1,500
Owner Pays: Steam Heat, Water, Garbage
Tenants Pays: PG&E, Internet
Sorry No Pets
Non Smoking Building
A minimum credit score of 700+ is required
This property is subject to the Fair Chance Ordinance.
CONTACT:
Maddy, Resident Manager
Call.
PLEASE CONTACT MADDY DIRECTLY
1029 Oak Street
1029 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607
Apartment building
1 bed
Shared laundry
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges
Price may not include required fees and charges.
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$2,045+·1 bed, 1 bath
UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
Contact$2,045Now
What's special
Vintage elevatorSecure entryTownsend apartmentsPedestal sinkEtched glass windowsInterior corridorsOak door
The City of Oakland's Fair Chance Housing Ordinance requires that rental housing providers display this notice to applicants
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Other
- Shared: Laundry in Building
Security
- Intercom: Intercom System
Services & facilities
- Bicycle Storage: There is some bike storage in the basement.
- Elevator
Unit Features
Appliances
- Range Oven
- Refrigerator
Policies
Pets
Cats
- Not allowed
Dogs
- Not allowed
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Nearby schools in Oakland
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Westlake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Oakland Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Market Trends
Rental market summary
The average rent for all beds and all property types in Oakland, CA is $2,300.
Average rent
$2,300
Month-over-month
+$5
Year-over-year
+$50
Available rentals
1,754
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 1029 Oak Street?
1029 Oak Street has a walk score of 97, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of 1029 Oak Street?
1029 Oak Street has a transit score of 87, it has excellent transit.
What schools are assigned to 1029 Oak Street?
The schools assigned to 1029 Oak Street include Lincoln Elementary School, Westlake Middle School, and Oakland Technical High School.
Does 1029 Oak Street have in-unit laundry?
No, but 1029 Oak Street has shared building laundry.
What neighborhood is 1029 Oak Street in?
1029 Oak Street is in the Chinatown neighborhood in Oakland, CA.
What are 1029 Oak Street's policies on pets?
Cats are not allowed. Dogs are not allowed.