a luxury property presented by josh dickinson
4315 detroit ave, oakland sold for $1,005,000

Details

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Year Built: 1939 
Square Feet: 1538 
Lot Square Feet: 5000 

Magnificent 2BR, 1.5BA traditional home in desirable Redwood Heights on a peaceful, cul-de-sac street. Originally built by A.J. Flagg as part of Redwood Gardens in 1939, the home was constructed to be “as different and distinctive as though it had been built to someone’s order.” Enjoy Art Deco elements such as geometric glass block windows in the entryway, rounded walls and corner windows. This home features a spacious, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room and light-filled living room with a central fireplace, built-ins and random plank hardwood flooring throughout. The upstairs bedrooms provide flexibility, as both have generous proportions and walk-in closets. The hall bathroom includes a tub and walk-in shower, while the front bedroom has its own half bathroom. The lower level has been finished with polished concrete flooring and could be used as a separate family room or home office, with easy access to the backyard. The private yard has a unique patio with outdoor oven, raised beds for gardening, a variety of fruit trees (orange, lemon, apple) and a separate play area for the family. Numerous transportation options include the AC Transit 54 to Fruitvale BART, as well as easy access to the 13, 580 and 880 freeways. Enjoy shopping at Farmer Joe’s Marketplace, exploring the Chabot Space & Science Center, or hiking in Redwood Regional Park, all only minutes away! 

Floor Plan

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
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