251 Athol Ave, Oakland, CA 94606

Sunny lower flat in duplex near Lake Merritt available now. April rent-FREE Luxurious (former) owner's flat, bright, spacious, high ceilings, lovingly designed, professional kitchen, stainless appliances including dishwasher (in the island), hardwood floors throughout (bathrooms excepted). One 5-star full bathroom with bath and shower, double sinks. One super sunny bedroom with its own toilet and shower. This south-facing bedroom shares the entry hallway with the rest of the apartment and is usable as a bedroom or a separate workspace. Recent renovation with building reworked from foundation to roof. Old beauty with updated systems -- electrical, plumbing and heating. South-facing living-room admits plenty of light through newly installed windows. View onto front garden. Surprisingly quiet street. Gorgeously landscaped grounds. Hardwood floors throughout. The back door opens to large deck and luscious tree-filled garden. Electronic (lockable) pet door lets pet in and out of the shared enclosed back yard. Bicycle shed and laundry are shared with two other units. Within a year, the property will have off-street parking with EV charging capability .(Rent to be adjusted then.) Short walk along Lake Merritt to BART (0.9 miles to Lake Merritt Station and 1.2 miles to 12th Street downtown Oakland), Lakeshore/Grand shops, Arizmendi, Peets. Saturday farmers market Terms: Security deposit of $4400 upon lease signing, first month's rent due on move in. Owner pays landscaping, water, trash/recycling collection. Tenant pays PGE, their own Internet, a share of utilities for the shared laundry (to be detailed). For appointment, please text or reply by email with a real e-address. Owner pays for landscaping, water, trash collections. Renters' insurance is recommended but not required.