4130 Manila Ave

This condo is one of ten lovingly restored units in a former Quaker Meeting House and residences originally built in 1914 on beautiful Manila Avenue in the Temescal neighborhood of North Oakland. A grand entrance and gated courtyard lead to the elevated ground floor unit, which was updated in 2022. Enter on a spacious living room with handsome oak floors, fireplace, stained glass, and original cabinets. The modern and tasteful kitchen includes a professional gas range, soapstone counters, and updated appliances. The adjacent large dining space seats 8 beside bay windows, and contains built-in cabinetry and bar. The bedroom at the back boasts ample built-in closet space and plenty of natural light (plus blackout shades). The large bathroom includes a spacious walk-in shower and closet with stacked washer and dryer. Secure basement storage is available for additional fee. The shared yard includes lush maintained landscaping, a fire pit and BBQ area, and picnic tables. Manila Avenue is a quiet residential street just a short walk to the shops, restaurants, and amenities of Telegraph Avenue and also Piedmont Avenue. MacArthur BART is 0.5 miles away, with an AC transit bus stop and a bikeshare rack just a couple blocks away. Its Walk Score is 93 and Bike Score is 98. Landlord lives 10 minutes away. $3,800/month (6 month minimum lease, 12 preferred). $2,500 security deposit plus first and last month's rent due at signing. Renter pays gas & electric. Owner pays water/sewer, trash and HOA fees (which covers high speed internet, landscaping and other maintenance of the building and shared yard). Street parking is easily available, renter will need to register and purchase a residential parking permit if they have a vehicle. Renters insurance required. No smoking. Small pets considered.