a luxury property presented by kathie berg
31 westwood court, oakland sold for $1,200,000

Details

Beds: 4
Baths: 2++
Square Feet: 2206
Lot Square Feet: 21,358

 

Five minutes from Montclair Village, on a quiet cul-de-sac and tucked away in a park-like setting, is a magical urban retreat. Built circa 1938 and sited on over 21,000 square feet of land, is a gracious home comprising a blend of traditional “old world” charm and 21st century amenities. 

There is 2206 square feet of living space, which includes 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths. A spacious, light-filled family room has views of the expansive, grassy and natural wooded grounds. The family room opens to a large deck perfect for outdoor living.

Entering from the front porch, there is a formal entry hall with a coat closet. The living room has a rustic wooden cathedral beam ceiling, popular in the period between the late 1930s and early 1940s. The living room and dining room are divided by a graceful archway also typical of the era. Gleaming random plank oak floors connect the two formal rooms. An updated eat-in kitchen has ample storage and counter space. All of the baths have been tastefully updated. A full master suite on the lower level opens to its own deck with access to the yard. There is also a workshop/ storage room and laundry area.
 

Neighborhood

If you haven't been to Oakland recently, then you don't know Oakland! Rated the #5 place to visit in 2012 by the New York Times, Oakland's food and art renaissance has been nothing short of amazing. Incorporated in 1852, Oakland grew quickly because of fertile soil for agriculture and its location. The city was selected as a terminus for the Transcontinental Railroad and was at the receiving end of the first cross-country airmail flight thanks to Captain Eddie Rickenbacker of WWI fame. Today Oakland is the busiest port in Northern California and a major trade center for the West.  

The city was a hotbed for unrest in the 1960s and 1970s, as the home to the Black Panther Party and Hell's Angels, as well as skyrocketing violence. However, leaders like Mayor Jerry Brown helped Oakland to reverse its fortunes and become the city it is today. With championship sports teams, tourist attractions like Jack London Square, numerous open spaces, worldclass healthcare and education, and the highest concentration of artists in the country, Oakland is truly a cosmopolitan city...an amazing place to live and work! 

Useful Links:
City of Oakland Homepage
Oakland Unified School District
Oakland Tribune
Bay Area Rapid Transit
Oakland Art Murmur