Presented by The Souza & Niroomand Team & Spencer Mills
A 1920s Spanish charmer with real bones and real potential
$499,000
Property Details
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,092 sq ft
Neighborhood
Maxwell Park
Bring your vision & build some sweat equity!
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home carries all the character you'd hope for from its era: arched details, warm stucco, and a layout built for real living. While it is totally livable now, it’s begging for someone with a design eye to come in and really make it shine. Fabulous natural light pours through every room, hardwood floors run underneath, and the kitchen has the kind of space you rarely find in a home this size. The bedrooms are generously sized, there's a dedicated laundry room, and a bonus room behind that which could become an office, a mud room, or whatever you need it to be.*
Outside, the large backyard is its own reward: two detached sheds for storage or projects, mature fruit trees, and plenty of landscape to grow into. A handful of updates over the years give you a head start, but the real opportunity here is yours to shape.
Roberts Ave sits in that pocket of the Oakland hills, just south of Maxwell Park and just north of Millsmont, where 1920s bungalows and Spanish-style homes line the streets. Grab a coffee at Oakland's Grind on Seminary, swing by Fong's Cafe on Foothill for old-school breakfast, and you're just minutes from 580 for an easy commute. It's a neighborhood where the architecture tells a story and the people tend to stay a while.
Come see the possibility for yourself.
*Buyer to verify use of space.
Outside, the large backyard is its own reward: two detached sheds for storage or projects, mature fruit trees, and plenty of landscape to grow into. A handful of updates over the years give you a head start, but the real opportunity here is yours to shape.
Roberts Ave sits in that pocket of the Oakland hills, just south of Maxwell Park and just north of Millsmont, where 1920s bungalows and Spanish-style homes line the streets. Grab a coffee at Oakland's Grind on Seminary, swing by Fong's Cafe on Foothill for old-school breakfast, and you're just minutes from 580 for an easy commute. It's a neighborhood where the architecture tells a story and the people tend to stay a while.
Come see the possibility for yourself.
*Buyer to verify use of space.
Exploring Maxwell Park & Millsmont- Oakland
Sitting right in the middle of Maxwell Park and Millsmont, this home gives buyers the best of both beloved Oakland neighborhoods. Maxwell Park, tucked between High Street and 55th Avenue just south of Interstate 580, was originally developed by John P. Maxwell, and many of its homes date back to the 1920s and 1930s. That history shows up in the Spanish Mediterranean and Craftsman architecture found throughout the neighborhood, a style that's increasingly hard to find at this price point. Just south, Millsmont climbs into the Oakland foothills between Seminary Avenue and Edwards Avenue, with MacArthur Boulevard to the west and Interstate 580 to the east. It got its start in the early 1900s as a quiet weekend getaway for San Franciscans, and after the 1906 earthquake many of those weekend cabins became full time homes. Today Millsmont is known for its curvy, tree lined streets, a wide mix of architectural styles from cottage sized bungalows to sprawling hillside homes, and views that stretch out toward Alameda and the San Francisco Peninsula.
Compared to real estate in North Oakland and Downtown Oakland, both Maxwell Park and Millsmont still offer lower prices per square foot, making this stretch of Oakland a smart entry point for buyers who want charm, space, and even a view without the North Oakland premium. Residents are within close proximity to Mills College, small shopping plazas, restaurants, and plenty of public transit options.
As the Maxwell Park name suggests, the neighborhood is home to a small community park near Allendale Avenue and Lilac Street, complete with mature trees and a playground. It sits right next to Peter Pan Nursery School, which has offered a nurturing environment for kids aged 2 to 6 since 1947. Add in access to standout schools like Melrose Leadership Academy, and it's easy to see why families put down roots here and stay. Just up the hill in Millsmont, residents enjoy that same small town feel with a bit more elbow room, plus easy access to Mills College itself and the community events and green space that come with it.
MacArthur Boulevard, between Loma Vista and High Street, is just a few blocks away and brings a genuinely good mix of restaurants, retail, and service shops right to the doorstep of both neighborhoods. Local favorites include World Ground Cafe, Fist of Flour Doughjo, and Everett and Jones BBQ, giving residents a walkable strip of daily life without needing to leave the area.
Commuters love this pocket of Oakland for its easy access to AC Transit Route 14, which runs a direct line to Fruitvale BART station in under 15 minutes. From there, it's a quick trip into the heart of Oakland, or under 30 minutes to San Francisco's Financial District. Add in quick freeway access via I 580, and this location works equally well for downtown commuters and anyone regularly crossing the bridge.
Compared to real estate in North Oakland and Downtown Oakland, both Maxwell Park and Millsmont still offer lower prices per square foot, making this stretch of Oakland a smart entry point for buyers who want charm, space, and even a view without the North Oakland premium. Residents are within close proximity to Mills College, small shopping plazas, restaurants, and plenty of public transit options.
As the Maxwell Park name suggests, the neighborhood is home to a small community park near Allendale Avenue and Lilac Street, complete with mature trees and a playground. It sits right next to Peter Pan Nursery School, which has offered a nurturing environment for kids aged 2 to 6 since 1947. Add in access to standout schools like Melrose Leadership Academy, and it's easy to see why families put down roots here and stay. Just up the hill in Millsmont, residents enjoy that same small town feel with a bit more elbow room, plus easy access to Mills College itself and the community events and green space that come with it.
MacArthur Boulevard, between Loma Vista and High Street, is just a few blocks away and brings a genuinely good mix of restaurants, retail, and service shops right to the doorstep of both neighborhoods. Local favorites include World Ground Cafe, Fist of Flour Doughjo, and Everett and Jones BBQ, giving residents a walkable strip of daily life without needing to leave the area.
Commuters love this pocket of Oakland for its easy access to AC Transit Route 14, which runs a direct line to Fruitvale BART station in under 15 minutes. From there, it's a quick trip into the heart of Oakland, or under 30 minutes to San Francisco's Financial District. Add in quick freeway access via I 580, and this location works equally well for downtown commuters and anyone regularly crossing the bridge.
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