Presented by Laura Arechiga

A Gardeners Delight

Offered at: $599,000

A Gardeners Delight!

Charming and updated....
Nestled in the desirable King Estates neighborhood, this charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage sits on an expansive, lushly landscaped lot. Lovingly maintained by a master gardener, the property features a thriving array of California native plants that offer year-round beauty. Elevated above the street, the home provides a peaceful retreat complete with scenic views of surrounding treetops and hillsides.

The home seamlessly blends classic architectural charm with modern upgrades. Interior highlights include original random-plank oak floors, a warm knotty pine dining room, classic coved ceilings, and a focal-point arched stone fireplace in the living room. Recent improvements offer turn-key peace of mind, featuring a modern heat pump, updated electrical system, solar power, and a thoughtfully refreshed kitchen.

An outdoor sanctuary and a gardener’s dream, the grounds offer extraordinary potential for entertaining or relaxation. Additional structures include a detached garage with workshop space, a dedicated greenhouse, and a versatile back studio ready to be transformed into your ideal home office, creative space, or guest retreat.

Garden Highlights: Meyer Lemon, Concord Grapes, Blueberries, Kale, Tomatoes, Herbs, Sentinel Vine Hill Manzanita, Woolly Blue Curls, Pink Flowering Currant, Coast Silk Tassel, Red-Flowered Buckwheat, Canyon Sunflower, Dutchman’s Pipe, California Fuchsia, California Goldenrod

  • 2026 Heat Pump/AC
  • 2026 Water Heater
  • 2026 Removal of knob and tube with updated electrical
  • Solar
  • Driveway plus detached garage parking
  • Detached garden shed with separate workshop/bonus room
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Property Details

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Square Feet 915 sq ft
Neighborhood Millsmont

Floor Plan

Floor plan

Floor plan

Explore the Neighborhood


Perched high along a scenic, windswept ridge, living in the King Estates neighborhood of Oakland offers a perfect balance of tranquil hillside seclusion and vibrant urban connectivity. Renowned for its commanding, unobstructed vistas of the San Francisco Bay and the downtown skyline, this peaceful enclave features single-family homes terraced into rolling topography. The neighborhood's undeniable centerpiece is the Glenn W. Daniel/King Estate Open Space Park, providing residents with expansive, dog-friendly hiking trails and quiet nature escapes right in their backyard. With its active, tight-knit community network, proximity to local schools like Charles P. Howard Elementary, and immediate access to the Interstate 580 corridor, King Estates is an ideal destination for those seeking a quiet, vista-rich retreat without sacrificing easy commuter access to the greater Bay Area.

Schedule

Upcoming Events

Sunday

Oct 4

Open House Tours

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Monday

Oct 5

Open House Tours

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunday

Oct 11

Open House Tours

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Laura Arechiga

The Grubb Company

Realtor® Associate

DRE:
#01388149
Mobile:
510-701-5188

www.lauraarechiga.com

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