492 37th St, Oakland, CA 94609

Tons of original details and charm, this spacious two-story Victorian single family home is located 3.5 blocks away from MacArthur BART, 1 block from Mosswood park and just a 5-10 minute walk to Piedmont Ave or the burgeoning Temescal neighborhood. Every room has multiple windows and is bright and sunny. The entire home is incredibly well-laid out: the entire first floor is living space while all the bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. A small secluded backyard with private patio is shared with a second home that is on the same lot. Very sought-after centrally-located neighborhood. GENERAL HOME DETAILS: Period details including picture-hanging molding, built-in cabinetry, coved ceilings, solid wood 5-panel doors, French doors, wainscoting, and solid wood trim and tall baseboards throughout. Newly refinished hardwood floors on lower level (tile in full bathroom, kitchen, linoleum in laundry room and quarter bath). Upgraded/remodeled shower surround (large format grey tile) and bathroom sink. Freshly painted walls throughout. Fireplace in dining room can be used for decorative purposes only. Large front porch overlooking landscaped front yard. Shared fenced/gated and landscaped backyard. Brand new full-sized washer and dryer. On demand water heater helps save $ on gas use. Heating is a wall heater on main floor. Upstairs heats up nicely with natural light on sunny days. On rainy/cold/cloudy days you may want to also operate a space heater if you plan to have a work space up there. Multiple "bonus" areas that could be made into office/WFH spaces including: an alcove off the kitchen, a walk in closet off the upstairs hallway large enough to be a child's playspace, and an alcove in one bedroom. Many new double-paned windows throughout (windows in front living area, kitchen, and laundry room are original wooden single-paned). MAIN FLOOR: Spacious living area includes two separate interconnected rooms (living/dining) and a large open foyer/hallway/stairway. Formal dining room with original glass-front built-ins and wooden mantle; old world pocket door and swinging door can also isolate this room from the kitchen area and hallway. French doors close front living area off from hallway and add charm. Kitchen has vintage counter tiles, gas stove, chopping block island with storage, and new stainless steel refrigerator. There is also an additional small alcove off the kitchen which could be used as a desk/office or small eating area. Glass enclosed laundry room/porch with small bathroom (has toilet only) is accessible off the kitchen. This room also contains a brand new full-sized washer and electric dryer. UPPER LEVEL: Three bedrooms (two medium and one extra large master bedroom) are upstairs, and all have closets and windows. The master bedroom is large enough to incorporate a sitting area or office/desk. There is also an additional small room (or large closet - it is 5'x 3') at the end of the hallway that has built-in storage/drawers and a window, which could also be a creative space, child's play room or extra storage. Full bath with tile surround, original hex tile floor, and pedestal sink. THE BUILDING: The building is a technically a condo as it shares the lot with another, more modern, 3-story house. The other building occupants (a couple) have access to the yard but there is also a (non-visible) division down the middle so that each home has it's own private patio/area. There is room for a BBQ, small table/chairs, pots, or planter boxes. The shared yard contains mature landscaping (on drip system), crushed gravel hardscape, and runs along both the East side and rear (North) side of the home. Tall bamboo, redwood fence, and artisanal metal/wood gate provide ample privacy from neighbors and street. One off-street parking space is also available for a small car or sedan. COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD: Live in Oakland's most centrally located and burgeoning neighborhood, walk/bike to: - Macarthur BART and tech company shuttle bus stop (only 3.5 blocks!). Piedmont Avenue, Temescal shops/bars/restaurants. - Alta Bates Summit and Kaiser medical centers. Sprouts food market, Piedmont Grocery, and Monte Vista Foods all less than 1 mile away. - Sunday Temescal farmer's market. - The 40th St. "hip strip" that runs from Broadway to Telegraph and includes cafes/shops/wine store/bars/restaurants: Homeroom, Copper Spoon, Co Nam, Mama's, Teni East, Copper Spoon, Clove and Hoof, Beauty's Bagels, Subrosa Coffee, Tacos Oscar, yoga/dance and kickboxing studios, a wine store (Oakland Yard), bike shops, a guitar store, vintage shops, and MORE. - The adorable independent Temescal Alley shops/barber/galleries that were historically horse stables. - Notable Temescal restaurants and drinking establishments: Pizzaiolo, Burma Superstar, Bakesale Betty's - Highly rated Piedmont restaurants: Pomet, Commis, Mago, Geta Sushi, Dopo, Bar Cesar, Saap Ave., and more. - Upscale bars and beer gardens including Arthur Mac's, Temesal Brewing, Bar Cesar, and The Lodge. - First Friday art murmur, the monthly street party and gallery walk for visual and performing arts in Oakland. - Mosswood Park community garden, play areas, and tennis/basketball courts. - Easily bike to TWO whole food markets, THREE Trader Joe's, Rockridge, Lake Merritt, Koreatown/Northgate, Grand Lake, Emeryville, and UC Berkeley. - MacArthur Transit village and BART are merely 2 blocks away. FULL DISCLOSURE: like many Bay Area neighborhoods, there are unhoused people living VERY nearby. The freeway overpass on Telegraph Ave. (2.5 blocks away) is a perennial tent/encampment spot with portable toilets and hand washing stations (meaning: the City of Oakland services them and considers them to be a permanent fixture). The overpass near Mosswood park is an intermittent shelter as well. Everyone has differing levels of safety. Please review videos, and drive/walk through the neighborhood before arranging a viewing to ensure this is right for you. Walk score of 92: "walkers paradise - daily errands do not require a car;" and bike score of 95: "flat as a pancake, excellent bike lanes." VIEWING THE HOME: We can send you videos of the home and the neighborhood for you to view prior to having an in-person appointment. Please reach out to receive videos, and/or schedule an appointment for an in-person viewing. Please provide all potential tenant names, ideal move-in date, and info on pets. TERMS To move in, sign 1-year lease and pay deposit equivalent to 1 month's rent. Tenant is responsible for utilities (water, electrical, and gas); owner pays for garbage. Tenant is responsible for: Wifi, cable, and alarm monitoring (if desired). Non-smokers only Indoor pets only, $500 additional deposit and $25/month per pet. Home will be shown by appointment only. To enter residence viewers need to wear a face mask. To move in, sign 1-year lease and pay deposit equivalent to 1 month's rent. Tenant pays for utilities (water, electrical, and gas); owner pays for garbage. Tenant pays for: Wifi, cable, and alarm monitoring (if desired). Non-smokers only Up to two small indoor pets will be considered with $500 additional deposit (per pet) plus additional $25/month rent per pet. No pets under 1 year old. Pet acceptance based on interview and completion of pet resume.