616 58th St, Oakland, CA 94609

Welcome to this wonderful Craftsman Cottage in desirable North Oakland/Temescal Area. This quaint home from the Turn-of-the-Century has all the charm you could ever ask for. The classic color scheme (newly painted) on the exterior siding really makes a statement. This home features 2 bedrooms and 1 brand new “Period” bathroom. The living room is wonderful with a big ol’ south facing porch, a decorative fireplace, a built-in cabinet, and refinished unique “match stick” hardwood floors. The brand new eat-in kitchen is very charming with custom cabinets, honed stone countertops, a classic farmhouse style sink, and stainless steel appliances. The bathroom is newly restored to its original “period” style, including the mosaic tile floor, subway tiled wall, and a classic claw foot tub. With new designer paint in and out, a new furnace, updated systems, and a clear pest report this home is ready for the next century and is ready for you to move right in. The cozy back yard is delightful — with a deck, bamboo fencing, a flagstone patio, and a good start on the landscaping. It is a great place to unwind and read a book or have a casual meal. The one-car garage is great for the eco-friendly sized cars or perfect to store all your treasures. The location of this home is really amazing, situated in Sunny North Oakland/Temescal you could actually give up your car. The WalkScore of 85 out of 100 proves this. You will never be far from friends and good coffee in your new home. Neighborhood Description People are keenly interested in making sure their neighborhood has a name. But what about those streets that could be Rockridge or Temescal? Try calling it Baja Rockridge! And those boundaries between the Golden Gate and Santa Fe districts can be hard to define. For those who live between downtown Oakland and Berkeley and just want to avoid the debate, you can just proudly proclaim that you live in North Oakland. North Oakland includes such well-known neighborhoods as Rockridge, Piedmont Avenue, Temescal and Golden Gate. There are some neighborhoods that are so specific, like Idora Park, that the public at large isn’t even aware of them. What is great about using North Oakland is that catches the best of each of those neighborhoods, and all the good stuff that falls in between. North Oakland includes such unique places as green sustainable Nomad Café on Shattuck, the wonderfully eclectic Ace Ellis Hardware on Martin Luther King, Sweet Adeline Bakeshop for decadent delectables, longtime favorite Lois the Pie Queen (try the chicken and waffles!),and the White Horse Inn on Telegraph, which is the second oldest LGBT bar in the country. And there are street fairs and farmers markets galore! A great way to keep up with everything going on in North Oakland is to bookmark OaklandNorth.net, a project of the journalism school at UC Berkeley. Their up-to-the-minute coverage often rivals the major dailies, especially on stories of great interest to North Oaklanders. From its Mediterranean climate, with warm days cooled off by bay breezes, North Oakland is situated perfectly within the Bay Area. Not only is it close to Berkeley and Emeryville, but San Francisco is a quick BART ride away. And Highways 580, 80 and 24 point you in the right direction when you need to get out of town. North Oakland is quite flat in most areas, making it very bike-friendly, and there are car-sharing programs when your bike-basket isn’t big enough.