5332 Shafter Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

Your heart will skip a beat before you even cross the threshold of this feel-good Rockridge home -- hello, curb appeal! The front garden is home to a majestic Japanese maple, a cozy front porch, and the cutest Free Little Library. The lower level offers 2 bedrooms on the left side with a full bathroom in between, and living, dining, and kitchen spaces down the sunny right side. The living room features a tiled-in gas-fireplace with flanking bookshelves, and decorative wood floor inlay. The cheerful eat-in kitchen looks out over the rear garden and combines Heath Tile, Caesarstone countertops, and two-tone cabinetry. The back of the home has a skylit family room surrounded by garden views. The upper level offers a private primary suite with half bath, and a pretty home office. Rich Douglas Fir trim and flooring enrich the rear spaces, and 3 Minisplit AC units cool the sunniest rooms. The immaculate garden has it all: bluestone patio, apple tree, level lawn, ornamental plantings, and a detached Tuff Shed for storage. Chabot Elementary, Frog Park, Farmers Market. 2 blocks to Market Hall/BART/College Ave - Walkscore is 94!