964 54th St, Oakland, CA 94608

Finally a nicely redone Craftsman Bungalow with all the extra space I need. This home starts with a perfectly charming main level with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the main level. There is a beautiful “Period” style kitchen with new custom cabinets, new stainless steel appliances, honed stone countertops, and plenty of work space for the cook and all the helpers. Of course you can flow right out of the kitchen to the yard for ease in entertaining. The newly refinished bathroom is also true to its “Period” roots and features a tiled floor and new fixtures. The formal living room and dining room are well proportioned and the window bay in the living room really allows the sun to pour in. Hardwood floors, China cabinet, new light fixtures, designer colors, and a forced air furnace completes the main level. On the ground floor you will be amazed at all the space. There is a family room, plus room, a 2nd kitchen, a 2nd bathroom with a shower, and a possible 3rd bedroom. This space is perfect for those long-term visitors, maybe your grown kids are back in the roost, perhaps extended family, or maybe it’s the art/office space you have always needed. Someone even mentioned that it may have been rented out before to earn some extra dough. The backyard is pleasant with a great start on the landscaping and a wonderful brick patio. I love the outdoor bike rack and it is quiet and fairly secluded. It is just the right spot for a summer dinner or to read your favorite book on the weekend. This home has been updated and is in move-in condition; you won’t be bothered with projects every weekend and can really unwind and relax. There is fresh paint in and out, a single-car garage, and a clear pest report to boot. Neighborhood Description The 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.