6561 Mokelumne Ave.

This sweet country cottage sits atop Millsmont Hill in a quiet residential neighborhood that has an almost country feel to it. There are lots of trees, large lots, friendly neighbors, yet it has easy access to most parts of the Bay Area.

This home was built in 1925 and was the home of the seller’s grandparents back in 1949 so there is a very sweet history to this home, too. There are 2 bedrooms and one bath, a country-style kitchen and an attached garage. There are also hardwood floors, a knotty pine wall with built-ins, and a large porch, imagine enjoying a lemonade with lounging on a glider, there is room for one there. The garage has a small workshop area, great for hobbies and crafts and just general workspace.

This lot is a huge attraction, it’s over 6300 s.f. and almost flat so the possibilities are endless. You have room for gardens, chickens (popular with urban farmers), lots of different pets, tons of room for children, you can add to this home or possibly add a large garage or another cottage, the options are many. There are raised vegetable beds as well as walnut, oak and almond trees providing shade and a serene setting. You also have views of the Oakland hills and of the Bay, all the way to San Francisco. The whole lot is gated, important for those with pets and small children.

Although this location feels like it is out in the country, it is just a few minutes from easy freeway access, about 15 minutes from downtown Oakland and the Bay Bridge, 20 minutes to the San Mateo bridge and a few miles from BART. There are several parks nearby like Redwood Regional and Anthony Chabot Regional parks, as well as other smaller parks nearby.