500 Vernon St APT 403, Oakland, CA 94610

Perfect retreat penthouse with 270-degree view from Mt. Tam, San Francisco to Redwood City, Golden Gate and Bay bridges, Oakland Hills. Two large bedrooms or one bedroom and a den/library ideal for professional singles or a couple. Within the building's secure garage, this unit shares 1 of 4 separately-caged parking spaces by deed. Bathroom and kitchen completely remodeled w/all new higher-end fixtures, a soaking tub, appliances and cabinets. Transportation: walk to bus, car pool, and easy fwy access. Neighborhood Description On the NE side of Oakland, 3 blooks from the City of Piedmont, the neighborhood is a diversity of single family homes, some dating back to the 1880's, apartment buildings, duplexes and condominiums. Its name refers to the large arboretum and rose garden within it. For commuters, SF transportation by car is very convenient, by riding pools, by public buses and nearby BART. Residents have the options of three very fine retail and restaurant streets, Piedmont Ave., Grand Ave, and Lakeshore Blvd. Lake Merritt has ideal park settings for singles, families and small boats (Sunfish and skulls), and aviary. As part of the Oakland hills, the terrain varies from street to tree-lined street. The first Oakland fire house is also our voting location about two minutes away. Kaiser Permanente Hospital and Sutter Hospital are within easy walking distance, too. Bicycle to UC-Berkeley, take bicycle on cross-bay busses and on BART to San Francisco.