Historic homes like 1054 24th Street are one of the many reasons why West Oakland is going through a renaissance and transforming into one of the hottest neighborhoods in the East Bay. This home has gone through a transformation itself, there have been lots of upgrades and improvements to this property so that the new owner will have a wonderful home and investment.
This 2026 square foot home is used as two units, a 2 bedroom, 2 bath upstairs unit and a 3 bedroom, 2 bath downstairs unit. The upstairs unit is sunny and bright, and includes much of the original trim and details, but has been updated with an open floor plan in the kitchen and dining areas. The new kitchen includes new cabinets, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, a kitchen island and a laundry closet. All new floors have been installed and both bathrooms have been improved. New central heat has just been added, too.
The downstairs unit also has been refreshed with a new kitchen, flooring, a breakfast bar, recessed lighting and new bathrooms, complete with subway tile tub surrounds. This unit also has an open floor plan and would work well for extended family or may have rental potential.
The upgrades include a new roof, new central furnace upstairs, new exterior paint, the many interior improvements and a sewer lateral certification.
West Oakland’s revival is due to several factors, it has a great, sunny location, lots of great, old Victorian homes, and is still affordable for the Bay area. The strong arts community utilizes many of the old warehouse buildings in the area, giving the neighborhood its own flavor and style that’s noticeable as you pass through. Local art studios like American Steel Studios and The Crucible offer classes and shows on a regular basis. There are new cafes and eateries popping up in the area now to complement places like the Brown Sugar Kitchen, an institution in West Oakland for weekend brunches. You are also close to all of the new restaurants and night spots in downtown Oakland and the Uptown District, as well as Jack London Square.
West Oakland BART is just an 8 minute ride from downtown San Francisco, and AC Transit offers alternatives to other parts of the Bay, too. This home is just a few minutes away from the Bay Bridge toll plaza, too.
