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Expanded Maxwell Park Beauty
Expanded Maxwell Park Beauty
From the moment you approach, this charming craftsman home exudes pride of ownership, standing tall on its lot adorned with a vibrant palette of colorful flowers. A true gem in the neighborhood, it offers a perfect blend of style, warmth, and functionality.
Step through the sturdy wood front door into a sunny, cheerful abode. Rich wood floors greet you, complemented by freshly painted walls that are fresh and vibrant. The home begins in a living room adorned with a hearty stone fireplace and large wood-framed windows offering picturesque views of Oakland’s green wooded hills and colorful neighborhoods.
The living room seamlessly flows into a spacious dining room, illuminated by a contemporary light fixture, creating the perfect ambiance for intimate dinners for two or effervescent dinner parties alike. The beautiful, bright kitchen boasts stunning green granite counters, maple cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances, including a designer stainless hood over the 5-burner gas range. A skylight brings in natural light, highlighting the medallion star inlay in the floor design. Adjacent is a charming breakfast nook for casual dining and a connected laundry space with ample storage and a door to the side yard.
Down the hall, the main bathroom is a delightful mix of colors with blue and white tiles, featuring a tub for indulgent soaks and designer blue cabinetry. Two bedrooms boast lovely matchstick oak floors, generous closets, and an abundance of natural light. The ultra-spacious primary suite is a contemporary haven, upgraded with sleek floors and lighted closets, offering a peaceful view of the backyard when stealing an extra few minutes in bed on a relaxing weekend morning.
Discover a rare find in this home of this era—a large bonus family room, perfect for family movie nights or entertaining guests. Its indoor-outdoor flow to the backyard adds to its charm, making it a versatile space for all occasions.
The backyard is a sanctuary with a lovely shade tree amidst a vibrant green lawn, fully enclosed for furry friends and kid play alike. The hot tub and quaint dining deck add an extra layer of comfort, creating the perfect space for relaxation and entertaining.
This home is located on a quaint tree-lined street in Maxwell Park, a neighborhood known for its character and community spirit. It also offers easy access to freeways, making the daily commute more convenient.
Don't miss the opportunity to make this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully upgraded home yours!
Open Houses:
Sundays 10/8 and 10/15 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brokers Tour:
Monday 10/9 fron 10:00am-1:00pm
Additional Showings by Appointment:
Maria Cavallo-Merrion: cell: (510) 919-8841
Nestled in-between High Street and 55th Avenue, just south of Interstate-580, Maxwell Park is a popular neighborhood in East Oakland. Originally developed by John P. Maxwell, many of the homes in Maxwell Park were built in the 1920s and 1930s, and when compared to real estate in North Oakland and Downtown Oakland, feature lower prices per square foot. Residents of Maxwell Park are within close proximity to Mills College, small shopping plazas, restaurants, and plenty of public transit options.
As the neighborhood name might suggest, Maxwell Park offers a small community park near Allendale Avenue and Lilac Street. Featuring plenty of trees, a playground, and is directly next to the Peter Pan Nursery School, which has provided a nurturing environment for kids aged 2-6 since 1947. Add in the convenient access to incredible schools like Melrose Leadership Academy, and you can see why families love living in Maxwell Park.
MacArthur Blvd., between Loma Vista and High Street, is just a few blocks from Maxwell Park, and features a variety of popular restaurants, retail stores, and service shops. Some of the notable restaurants include the World Ground Cafe, Fist of Flour Doughjo and Everett and Jones BBQ.
Commuters love Maxwell Park due to the easy access to the AC Transit Route 14, which provides a direct route to the Fruitvale BART station. The bus ride to Fruitvale Station is less than 15 minutes from Maxwell Park, and from here, commuting to the heart of Oakland, or be in San Francisco’s Financial District in less than 30 minutes.
