As you walk up the driveway you will see all the trees & the lovely gardens & begin to experience a more peaceful place. In front of you is a charming standalone cottage tucked away in the heart of the Elmwood neighborhood. The upper level is an owner's one bedroom unit with soaring wooden ceiling & beams, bamboo & ceramic tile flooring, a fireplace, a sunny deck, a remodeled kitchen and newly updated bath with a quartz surrounded tub/shower! Shown by appointment This unit is filled with good natural light from an abundance of windows and skylights.There is a separate dining area & large living room with space for a study area & built-in bookcases nearby.There is a walk-in closet in the large master bedroom with its glorious 15 foot ceilings! The lower level is a separate rental unit (grossed yearly income of approx. $24K)It is also perfect for guests, multigenerational living for parents of older children or pied-a- terre with its own kitchen & bathroom. Included is a garage space and a laundry area. In addition there is one separate off-street parking spot. Technically a site condo, yet it is a standalone home with no HOA fees! A gem just minutes from campus & public transportation in the heart of a thriving neighborhood filled with cafes, stores, restaurants & more!
Property Features
Bedrooms
Other Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Dining Area
- Counter - Solid Surface
- Updated Kitchen
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: No Air Conditioning
- Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
- Heating Features: Wall Furnace
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Description: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Exterior and Lot Features
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Space Per Unit - 1, Garage Door Opener
- Parking Total: 1
Land Info
- Lot Description: Level, Secluded
- Lot Size Acres: 0.162236
- Lot Size Square Feet: 7067
Manufactured and Mobile Info
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Name: NOT LISTED
- Association Phone: 5103349218
Multi-Unit Info
- Number of Units In Community: 3
School Information
- High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Alameda
- Directions: Ashby to Benvenue
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: ELMWOOD
- Parcel Number: 52156843
- Subdivision: ELMWOOD
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1608
- Year Built: 1980
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1608
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Entry Level: 1
- Levels: Two Story
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 45
- Property Condition: Existing
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Architectural Style: Cottage
Utilities
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Natural Gas Connected
- Water Source: Public
Home Features
- Security Features: Double Strapped Water Heater