Sold
5505 Taft Ave
Oakland CA, 94618
$1,690,000
$1,007.15 per sqft
Sold
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,678 sqft
Residential
Built in 1912
Choose a home where the living is easy: 1912 beauty surrounds you, WalkScore is a 95, and all the work of home ownership is already done. Sellers planned to stay forever and spared no expense on improvements--more than $200,000 invested. Located a half-block fr College Ave on a broad street graced w flowering trees and a famed neighborly community. Fenced and private backyard is exceptionally large w a lawn, raised beds, patio for cook-outs w friends. Inside, restored woodwork gleams, sun shines in, and living feels easy and light. Updated kitchen--Wolf, Miele--is eat-in, overlooking backyard. The bedrooms are extra large and quiet, and an old-world sunporch offers another peaceful room. The charming garage is used as a hobbies workroom and a home gym. Roll up the door for an indoor-outdoor garden room! Private driveway for off-street parking w EV charger. Listed property size = 1363 sqft (tax rec) + 105 sqft sunroom (measured) + 180 sqft garage room (measured). Lot is .1 A 3 blocks from luxury grocer Market Hall, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, Rockridge Library, Trader Joe's, BART, fwy. Close to SF for world-class performances, museums and dining; near countless wild trails, reservoirs and spectacular vista walks. Because it's time for easy living, and living well.
41066374
MLSⓇ ID
July 13, 2024
Listed
February 12, 2025
Updated
Interior Features
Total Stories
1
Bedrooms
2
Total Bathrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Interior Features
Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Study, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Description
Hookups Only
Floor Description
Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Brick, Living Room
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Forced Air
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.1 Acres
Exterior Features
Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance
Lot Features
Level, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
Architectural Style
Bungalow, Cottage, Craftsman
Roof
Shingle
Sewer
Public Sewer
Window
Window Coverings
Other Property Details
Area Name
Oakland
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking
Detached, Off Street, Side Yard Access, Guest
View
No
County
Alameda
Water Source
Public
Pool
No
Pool Features
None
Utilities
Natural Gas Connected
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
8/14/2024 | Sold | $1,690,000 |
7/29/2024 | Pending | — |

Listed by Gillian Judge Hogan with Village Associates Real Estate
Listing Contact: 925-255-3128
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