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A Home with Personality & A Tropical Paradise
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listed for $899,000
4624 Steele Street, Oakland
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About This Home
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A Home with a Personality and Tropical Paradise
Discover a wonderfully spacious, light-filled home in Oakland’s popular Laurel District, offering a unique and flexible floor plan, generous living spaces, and an unforgettable backyard retreat. Step inside into the large living room with a vaulted ceiling, fireplace and built-in cabinetry, creating a warm and inviting gathering space. The updated, artsy kitchen opens to a dedicated dining area, making entertaining and everyday living easy while the rear portion offers additional flexibility with a bonus room/laundry room—also ideal for a home office or creative space The flexible split-level layout offers three bedrooms and two baths, including a private primary bedroom and bath.
The backyard Is the Showstopper! Step outside into a tropical retreat, surrounded by gorgeous, mature palm trees, a spacious patio and plenty of room to relax, entertain and enjoy Oakland’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle. There’s more room to create with the huge basement providing abundant storage and exciting possibilities for an artist’s studio, music room, workshop or creative retreat. Other features include dual pane windows, tankless water heater, copper plumbing, all new light fixtures, hardwood floors with new wood floors in front bedroom and a gated driveway for off-street parking. Conveniently located close to AC and BART, easy access to 580 and 13 freeways and just minutes away from great shopping, restaurants and good coffee. Come home to your sanctuary with space, personality and flexibility—plus a backyard that feels like a vacation.
The backyard Is the Showstopper! Step outside into a tropical retreat, surrounded by gorgeous, mature palm trees, a spacious patio and plenty of room to relax, entertain and enjoy Oakland’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle. There’s more room to create with the huge basement providing abundant storage and exciting possibilities for an artist’s studio, music room, workshop or creative retreat. Other features include dual pane windows, tankless water heater, copper plumbing, all new light fixtures, hardwood floors with new wood floors in front bedroom and a gated driveway for off-street parking. Conveniently located close to AC and BART, easy access to 580 and 13 freeways and just minutes away from great shopping, restaurants and good coffee. Come home to your sanctuary with space, personality and flexibility—plus a backyard that feels like a vacation.
About This Home
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PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
- 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths
- Flexible split-level floor plan
- Spacious living room with fireplace
- Built-in cabinetry
- Updated Artsy Kitchen
- Dining area
- Primary bedroom with private bath
- Bonus room/ laundry room
- Potential home office /creative studio
- Huge basement for storage or studio use
- Tropical backyard oasis
- Mature palm trees
- Large patio for entertaining
- Tankless water heater
- copper plumbing
- dual pane windows
- Coveted Laurel District location
Property Details
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Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Footage
1,101 sq ft
Neighborhood
Laurel District, Oakland
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Explore the Neighborhood
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The Laurel District represents a distinctive Oakland neighborhood with a rich residential history that reflects the city's diverse urban development. Located in East Oakland, the area derives its name from the abundant laurel trees that once characterized the landscape, creating a natural backdrop to the neighborhood's growth.
Transportation in the Laurel District provides multiple connectivity options. AC Transit lines 57, 58, and 740 serve the neighborhood, offering direct routes to downtown Oakland and surrounding areas. The MacArthur BART Station, located nearby, provides critical regional transportation access, connecting residents to San Francisco, Berkeley, and other Bay Area destinations. MacArthur Boulevard serves as the neighborhood's primary transportation and commercial corridor, offering residents a diverse range of dining, shopping, and essential services.
The nearby Laurel Elementary School and Laurel Playground provide critical community anchors, creating spaces that support local family life and recreational activities. Proximity to Dimond Park offers additional green space and outdoor opportunities that enhance the neighborhood's livability.
The neighborhood's architectural landscape tells a compelling story of Oakland's residential evolution. Homes dating from the early to mid-20th century feature a mix of architectural styles, including modest bungalows and post-World War II developments that reflect the area's working-class roots. Careful maintenance and periodic renovations have preserved the neighborhood's distinctive residential character.
What distinguishes the Laurel District is its remarkable sense of community and urban resilience. Bounded by significant transportation corridors and featuring carefully maintained residential streets, the neighborhood represents a distinctive living experience that captures the best of Oakland's diverse residential traditions. From local community events to direct access to essential amenities, the Laurel District offers residents a residential environment that blends historical depth, community spirit, and urban convenience.
Transportation in the Laurel District provides multiple connectivity options. AC Transit lines 57, 58, and 740 serve the neighborhood, offering direct routes to downtown Oakland and surrounding areas. The MacArthur BART Station, located nearby, provides critical regional transportation access, connecting residents to San Francisco, Berkeley, and other Bay Area destinations. MacArthur Boulevard serves as the neighborhood's primary transportation and commercial corridor, offering residents a diverse range of dining, shopping, and essential services.
The nearby Laurel Elementary School and Laurel Playground provide critical community anchors, creating spaces that support local family life and recreational activities. Proximity to Dimond Park offers additional green space and outdoor opportunities that enhance the neighborhood's livability.
The neighborhood's architectural landscape tells a compelling story of Oakland's residential evolution. Homes dating from the early to mid-20th century feature a mix of architectural styles, including modest bungalows and post-World War II developments that reflect the area's working-class roots. Careful maintenance and periodic renovations have preserved the neighborhood's distinctive residential character.
What distinguishes the Laurel District is its remarkable sense of community and urban resilience. Bounded by significant transportation corridors and featuring carefully maintained residential streets, the neighborhood represents a distinctive living experience that captures the best of Oakland's diverse residential traditions. From local community events to direct access to essential amenities, the Laurel District offers residents a residential environment that blends historical depth, community spirit, and urban convenience.
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