956 54th St, Oakland, CA 94608

The perfect marriage of the last and next century! This age old Victorian was all the rage at one time in the stylish Golden Gate neighborhood. Gracious homes dotted North Oakland after the turn of the century as families flocked from San Francisco for the open spaces and great weather in North Oakland. The turn of the current century has brought on a similar land rush. Folks are turning these beautiful homes into current masterpieces. This home is a perfect example – it has been rebuilt from the ground up and is now ready for the next 100 years. It features all the light and high ceilings of a Victorian without all the small fussy rooms. The interior has been opened up to create a dramatic “Great Room” that includes the living, dining and kitchen. This is a very special space and opens up to a back deck and access to the yard. The brand new kitchen is a true work of art and is not some cheaply done “Home Depot” special. Custom cabinets with dramatic molding and designer colors sets the tone and is followed up with solid quartzite countertops, new stainless steel appliances, and plenty of room for the new or experienced cook. There are two ample bedrooms with plenty of closet space on the main floor along with a brand new bathroom. The central open stairway leads to the first floor living spaces. A big bedroom with double doors off the homework space, a full bathroom, laundry, and a bonus room (unfinished), all await your family’s needs. The attached one-car garage has internal access and completes the package. This home also has a nice backyard with room to play and garden. The home features all new systems and a clear termite report. All the work was done with permits and inspections by the city. You are not going to spend any weekends on the “honey do” list here. More likely you can spend your weekends entertaining and exploring your new East Bay haunts. Neighborhood Description vThe Golden Gate District in North Oakland welcomes nearby neighbors from Berkeley and Emeryville with a shining example of the best this city has to offer. Anchored by the architecturally impressive Golden Gate Library, this Oakland neighborhood proudly shows off its eclectic diversity. Stretched along San Pablo Avenue, connecting Emeryville and Berkeley, the Golden Gate District is full of classic Victorians, Craftsmans and bungalows from the early 1900s. Back then, the area was a town called Klinknerville, before becoming the town of Golden Gate, which was annexed by Oakland. And, the Golden Gate Library has stood impressively through all those changes. Originally established in 1899, the current branch was built back in 1918 with funding from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. Its remarkable Georgian Revival style has drawn in readers and neighbors for nearly 100 years. The library is a true community center, offering many services and events and serving as a meeting place for the many residents of the neighborhood. The San Pablo commercial area between 53rd Street and 67th Street is designated by colorful concrete pylons welcoming you to the Golden Gate District. The neighborhood’s diversity is reflected by longtime businesses like Amber Flooring alongside a variety of yoga and meditation studios. And, if you need your motorcycle worked on while getting a tattoo and gorging on all-you-can-eat waffles, then Godspeed is the place for you. The Golden Gate District is a great location for commuters, with its easy access to highways 80, 580 and 24, plus close proximity to the MacArthur BART station. AC Transit Line 72 will whisk you up and down San Pablo Avenue. And, if you just need to get around Emeryville, then hop on the Emery-Go-Round. As it continues to grow and evolve, the Golden Gate District certainly appears to have a golden future.