Sunny Family Bungalow in Oakland.
This extensively renovated blue 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow is nestled in the heart of Arroyo Viejo, a family-oriented and centrally-located neighborhood of East Oakland. 1566 80th Avenue is close to schools, supermarkets, and restaurants and is just a 5-minute bike ride to Chabot Regional Park as well as to the BART Coliseum station. You can also drive to Highways 580 and 880 in a matter of minutes, meaning you'll beat the traffic on that morning commute or for your next weekend getaway.
Located on a tranquil block, the pleasant home boasts a light-filled living room with a handsome fireplace; an elegant open dining room; and a sprawling kitchen. The home is accessible either through the paved, garden-lined path leading up to the front porch or from the backyard patio space, which includes a covered parking space and a shed for storage.
Inside, laminate faux-wood flooring gives a warm, attractive look to the the living spaces and keeps them easy to maintain. In the open dining room/living room, this feeling is reinforced by the four windows, which fill the space with natural light. The living room even features a wood-burning fireplace to snuggle around at night when the cold air blows in from the Bay, and the surrounding mantle is ready for a large flat-screen TV, a vase of fresh flowers, or your family's latest art class masterpiece.
While being open to the living room, the dining room still feels like a distinct space on account of its adjacent double window as well as the stylish chandelier over the table. On the other side, it's divided from the kitchen by a peninsula counter, which lends it both convenience and separation.
The kitchen just might be the centerpiece of the home. It's large enough for the whole family and then some; and with wide chestnut-colored quartz counters, modern white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances (including a dishwasher), a mosaic backsplash, and recessed lighting, this kitchen is sure to make even a quick weeknight meal prep feel special.
Like the living space, the 3 bedrooms all boast the same warm, laminate flooring. Each has its own mirrored closet, which reflects the natural light fronm the large windows and creates an airy atmosphere in the morning. The master bedroom features its own bathroom with dual sinks and a stone-floor-tiled shower. The second bathroom, which is shared by the two other bedrooms, features a tiled shower over a tub as well as a large marble-topped sink beneath an equally sizable contemporary mirror.
Outside, the property features a large front yard that is ready for a flower and herb garden. A long driveway at the side of the house leads to the concrete patio in the back, which receives plenty of sunshine and has room for a grill, a small garden, and a furniture set. The backyard also features a shed for bikes and other storage as well as a wood-canopied parking space.
With its warm, sunny aesthetic and functional, open living spaces, 1566 80th Avenue offers the best in California bungalow living and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. In close proximity to parks, restaurants, schools, and markets as well as BART and highways, this home is as perfect for spending a day in the neighborhood as it is for hopping over to the City or launching off on a weekend adventure.
* 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
* 1,273 sq. ft. per public records
* Built in 1923, renovated in 2018
* Bungalow-style single-level floor plan
* Open living room with wood-burning fireplace
* Dedicated dining area with great flow to living room and kitchen
* Kitchen with stainless steel appliances
* Laminate faux-wood floors throughout living areas and bedrooms
* Washer/dryer hookups
* Rear patio and backyard with shed
* Front porch and garden
* Long driveway
* Covered parking space in backyard
* Desirable location in East Oakland's Arroyo Viejo neighborhood
* Close to buses 1, 46, 356, 646, 801
* Bike to BART Coliseum station
* Easy access to Hwys 580, 880 4
