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518 Florence Ave Oakland, CA 94618
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,438 sqft
Price per Sqft $615
Subdivision Upper Rockridge
MLS Listing ID 40891886
Sold Date 02/11/20
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1924
Lot Size 7,405 Sqft
Property Description
As you approach 518 Florence Avenue, it is hard to believe this impressive home was originally built in the mid-1920s as a one bedroom cottage. You might have an easier time, as you survey the expansive lot, visualizing it as farmland complete with horses and chickens. The home was expanded in 1930 to add two bedrooms but that is far from where this home's story & renovations end. The Harriss family poured their love & labor into this home for over 45 years. They didn't just "add space" but rather over 30+/- years designed & personally crafted by hand all the wonderful practical, quirky & whimsical details within the home & property. The stained glass windows were made by Peter Harriss in the basement. While many will see the basement as ideal storage & bonus space, others will appreciate the full workshop it was designed to be & may even be able to detect that was where most of the addition was built. Ready for the next caretakers to "add" their own stamp to this special home.
Location
State CA
County Alameda
Interior
Interior Features Utility Room, Workshop
Heating Forced Air
Flooring Laminate, Stone, Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Gas Water Heater, Washer
Exterior
Parking Features Garage, Off Street
Garage Spaces 1.0
Garage Description 1.0
Pool None
Roof Type Shingle
Attached Garage Yes
Total Parking Spaces 1
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Street Level, Yard
Story Two
Entry Level Two
Sewer Shared Septic
Level or Stories Two
Others
Tax ID 48B714314
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
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Bought with CHERYL BERGER • COMPASS