662 Poirier St, Oakland, CA 94609

Urban living at its finest in this classic Craftsman bungalow with charming ground floor unit in North Oakland’s Bushrod Park neighborhood! 662 Poirier Street was built in 1907 and features tons of vintage charm including a handsome porch entry, original built-in cabinetry in dining room, lovely detailed doorknobs, baseboards & moulding, rich wood floors, wainscoting & wash sink in laundry room, and exquisite antique light fixtures. Because the home sits up from the street, the overall feeling is that of a living space that feels bright, open, and airy. The floor plan is a classic Craftsman configuration with two bedrooms and one bathroom but with an addition to the back bedroom ideal for an office, playroom, or a third bedroom. Modern updates include central heating, dual pane windows, checkerboard linoleum, sleek quartz counters in kitchen with stainless appliances including a dishwasher and gas stove. Eat-in kitchen looks out to lush back yard and deck. Downstairs is an overwhelmingly lovable one bedroom / one bathroom unit. The vintage charm continues with wood floors, Formica kitchen countertops with metal trim, and a clawfoot tub in the bathroom. Modern updates include recessed lighting and checkerboard linoleum in bathroom. Kitchen features a gas stove and stainless refrigerator. Bedroom has a large walk-in closet and additional storage can be found in built-in storage compartments. Front yard features incredible curb appeal with mature and drought resistant plants. Back yard has a lovely deck and more than enough space to create your own urban oasis. Plenty of storage options with basement workshop area, attached one car garage, separate storage room off of garage, and a large driveway that can accommodate many cars tandem style. Fantastic location! Close to BART and plenty of coffee options; only a few blocks away from grabbing a cup at Alchemy Coffee, Sweet Adeline, or Nomad Café and jumping on a train at Ashby BART. Multiple grocery store options with Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, and Safeway just minutes away. Centrally located near Rockridge, Temescal, Elmwood, Lorin, and Downtown Berkeley neighborhoods. 88 Walkscore! 99 Bikescore!