545 43rd St, Oakland, CA 94609

Welcome to this wonderful split-level Bungalow in the most dynamic neighborhood in the East Bay – Temescal. Here is your chance to own a great bungalow with architectural charm including beautiful hardwood floors, built-in bookcase, writing desk, and china sideboard. You are greeted with a friendly front porch as you come home. The formal living and dining rooms are formal in name only and are nicely connected to allow you to enjoy the spaces. The period kitchen has a sunny breakfast nook overlooking the backyard. The original cabinetry and tile countertops, along with a perfect vintage chrome topped stove make for such a pleasant place to cook and eat. You will fall in love with this kitchen. The period bathroom is also very complete with the original tile floor and pedestal sink and everything is in great shape. The bedrooms have original light fixtures and great light. The master bedroom has a plus room that is perfect for an office or nursery. There is extra storage in the 2 hallway closets. The sunny backyard was just redone and has a nice lawn and still room for veggies and flowers. The yard faces south and is drenched with sunshine all day long. The tandem garage is great for the family car, but with all the Temescal offers within walking distance you will be tempted to sell the car and ride a bike or use the multitude of public transportation options, including the new AC Transit Rapid-bus or the BART Station three blocks away. The garage would also make for a perfect workshop, or if it was just upgraded a bit could be a home office, art studio, play space, exercise room, or ?? The possibilities are endless. This home has been lovingly maintained and is in great condition, it boasts new designer colors with fresh paint in and out, a new roof, and many updated systems. Neighborhood Description Rumor has it that everything cool in the East Bay is happening in Temescal: cool restaurants, fascinating boutiques and galleries, vibrant culture, a dizzyingly diverse group of people, and just a lot of fun. The heart of Temescal is the intersection of Telegraph and 51st St. in North Oakland, just south of the Berkeley border. Right at that corner is Bakesale Betty, one of the eateries most associated with the recent Temescal revival. If the line is too long, try the lines at Dona Tomas, Pizzaiolo or Genova Deli before those lines get too long. Not in the mood for food? Check out Scout Home Hardware, the recently renovated Studio One Arts Center, or good old Hooper’s Chocolates. A great way to sample the neighborhood is at the annual Temescal Street Fair each June. The neighborhood originally sprang up around the Temescal Creek in the mid twentieth century, when it evolved from a working class Italian neighborhood into the eclectic celebration of diversity and culture that it is today. Maybe this is why This Old House just called Temescal one of the best “old house” neighborhoods in the country! Because of its background, the area is populated with adorable single-family bungalows, mostly in the Craftsman style. Speaking of BART, Temescal is a very pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, thanks to being between two convenient BART stations. There is also the Telegraph Avenue RAPID bus line, among other offerings from AC Transit. Plus, there are bike lanes galore and the area is very flat and walkable. You would be surprised how close you are to everything in Temescal! Are we saving the best for last? Perhaps. Some people consider the Temescal Farmer’s Market to be the best one in the area (yes, even better than that big one in the City at the Ferry building). Yet, some claim that the Temescal Pool is the best thing in the neighborhood, especially with Temescal’s warmer micro-climate. Let’s enjoy them both and decide later.