Valle Vista Ave, Lake Merritt, Oakland 94610 This Lake Merritt home offers great light, free use of electricity generated from installed solar panels, outdoor deck with BBQ for entertaining and relaxing, just steps from the awesome Lake Merritt farmer's market, Trader Joes, Grand Lake Theater, the Rose Garden, the casual commute pickup spot, and many bus lines. For the Main House (fresh exterior paint): - Upstairs: two full baths (both completely gutted and remodeled). Master bathroom has two sinks, granite countertops, lots of cabinet space, water saving toilet, and a tub. Second bathroom has pedestal sink and walk-in shower with high efficiency washer and dryer). Both bathrooms have imported tiles from Italy. Huge master bedroom with walk in closet and energy saving Hunter Douglas double honeycomb top down/bottom up blinds. Two additional bedrooms upstairs (3 bedrooms total upstairs). - Downstairs: curved ceiling and period moldings, large dining room with French Doors leading to a spacious outdoor deck for your BBQ, spacious kitchen with new dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator and gas stove, all stainless steel. Lot of cabinets, plus a small pantry. Staircase and door from the kitchen leads to the in-law studio downstairs. On the main floor is also a 1/2 bath for your guests. Window dressing and paint throughout the house. Redwood floor throughout. Entire home seismically retrofitted. Automatic gas shut-off in case of earthquake. Bay Alarm security system installed. Water pipes upgraded to provide safe and pH-balanced drinking water. Yard and Garden: rose bushes, hydrangea, Japanese maple tree, princess flower shrub, and calla lilies; backyard garden ready for your green thumb, and a side plot for more gardening with hydrangeas. Also an area for parking at least 2 cars. Solar panels on the roof to cut your electricity bill For the In-Law Studio (currently occupied and available for additional $1,500): - The In-Law Studio has the following: located in the entire basement level of the house. Relatively new bathroom tiles, toilet, oven, frig, paint, floor. The studio is covered with pergo throughout, the bathroom has a walk-in shower with imported tiles from Italy. The studio has many large windows overlooking a patio (the patio is the same size as the deck above). There is currently a tenant there who would like to stay. The Neighborhood: located in a friendly quiet neighborhood right off of Grand Ave. and Elwood, just a hop and a skip from Boots and Shoes, Star Pizza, Safeway, Grand Lake Theater, Saturday farmer's market, a wine shop, cheese shop (operated by the owners of Boots and Shoes), Trader Joe's, Walgreens, CVS, gas stations, and all the restaurants that Lakeshore and Grand have to offer. Wholefoods is also not far. You are within 5 min walking distance to public transportation (NX1, NL, 12, MacArthur buses), casual commute pickup, 5 min drive from BART, and right by the 580 freeway. You will love this neighborhood for its charm, convenience, proximity to a beautiful lake, and wonderful neighbors. - sign a 1 year lease - pay first month's rent (plus $1,500 additional for the studio), last month's rent - Security deposit (and addition pet deposit if applicable) - Tenant pays: utilities (but not the solar), internet, cable and water - credit check fee $75 for each occupant - Renter's Insurance and references required - Please no smokers. - No subletting or Airbnb - Pay first month's rent and last month's rent upon signing of lease- Credit Check Fee $75/Occupant and References Required- Renter's Insurance Required- Please no smokers. No Pets. Available immediately. If you are interested, please email me with information about yourself and the other occupants, and I will provide you with the open house information.
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