Annie Tegner presents:

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Bay Area Love Vacant Duplex! 884 - 886 Arlington Avenue  $1,350,000

Sampling fresh strawberries at Lake Merritt Farmer’s Market, listening to live music while walking around First Fridays in Oakland, the Bay Bridge at night, Karl the Fog rolling through the Golden Gate in the morning, watching fireworks from Grizzly Peak, Dub Nation victory parades, summer street fairs, late night carnitas tacos at Tacos Sinaloa…What does Bay Area love mean to you? It usually starts with a sense of community and a feeling of home.

Welcome to your new community in the <3 of the East Bay; on one of the most loved streets in NOBE (North Oakland Berkeley Emeryville).  Be a house hacker, investor with strong financial history in the books, or experience multi generational/compound living. This design heavy renovated 2032 SF duplex is located on a 2,450 sf lot in one of Oakland’s hottest neighborhoods and is ready for you to move in and create community. The next owner will benefit from all the stylish upgrades and conveniences like fingerprint resistant carbon stainless steel appliances, modern lighting and fixtures, W/D in both units, en suite bedrooms in both units, and cheeky wallpaper in the entrance that celebrates Bay Area greats and landmarks like E40, Alice Waters, and BART, commissioned by Berkeley’s own - The Lonely Island!  (The only thing more Bay Area than this wallpaper is 884-886 Arlington!)

This duplex was built in 1911 and is the epitome of Bay Area living, located in the heart of an amazing neighborhood, near excellent dining districts in any direction, and conveniently located near Ashby BART, Hwy 24 and I-580, lots of bike lanes, and many of the East Bays Hospitals/Industries. 

The upstairs unit (884 Arlington) has 3 sun soaked bedrooms and 2 baths. It features an open floor plan with a palette of neutrals which contrast with the carbon appliances, large stainless steel sink, updated matte black finishes, and fresh white cabinets. A custom walnut beam along the ceiling and hardwood floors throughout bring warmth to the fresh decor. Entertain your family and friends in the large kitchen with white quartz countertops and peninsula waterfall counter overlooking the dining and living room. The primary bath boasts a full bath with tiled walls. The second bathroom has a shower and stylish floating sink. 

The downstairs unit (886 Arlington) has also been updated, and has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. The kitchen shines with modern penny tile and clean white cabinets. A sun soaked large front bedroom, and a second en suite bedroom make this a floor plan like a single family home. Additional features in both units include canned lighting with dimming feature, washer/dryer, NEST smart thermostat, double paned windows.

The yard - while compact - is mighty in lushness and useability. There is a private, well maintained backyard with a drip system and patio. Both units can access the backyard via a back deck and stairs for the upper unit and back door for the lower. The patio is laced with cafe lights reminiscent of the necklace around Lake Merritt. Enjoy a glass of wine on the patio and dine al fresco in your urban oasis. It doesnt stop there with a detached garage, and a side room/bonus space that is freshly painted that could be an artist studio, zoom room, or spare room for guests, as well as a utility room to maximize storage! You also have a long driveway which could park 3 cars tandem - a huge value for any Bay Area neighborhood! Lastly, the property is separately metered for PG&E and water, has a very low pest report; and is sewer lateral compliant!