5826 Occidental St

ABOUT THE APARTMENT Newly renovated spacious, 1350+ square ft very charming upper floor flat/apartment in two story duplex located in North Oakland's Santa Fe neighborhood. Large kitchen and spacious open living room and dining room layout with two bedrooms and an additional bedroom that can be used as an office/art studio/guest bedroom, etc. Prefer to rent to a couple. But the apartment can be reconfigured to a 3 bedroom with three full size bedrooms if necessary while still maintaining spacious living room and dining room areas. LOCATION: Very convenient location. Easy freeway access, bike-friendly, bus friendly location, near Emeryville, Ashby and Macarthur BART stations. One half block to bus stop on Market St, a main transit artery. Less than 3 miles to UC campus. Quick drive or 10-20 minute bike ride to UC, Temescal, Rockridge, Elmwood, downtown Berkeley or Oakland. Walking distance to Berkeley's Tuesday Farmer's Market and Sideshow beer garden. Note: Apartment entrance is on Market Street but building is set back about 55ft from the street and screened by large trees and redwood gate/fence for added privacy. INSIDE: The house has old world charm. Built around 1900, it features 12 bay windows looking out over trees, high coved ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, beautiful original trim and wainscotting and nice natural light. Newly renovated eat-in kitchen (new cabinets, floor, counters, sink, built in microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, induction electric stove, large fridge, large pantry cabinet) and bathroom, new washer/dryer, forced air heat, new paint. Two antique armoires for added storage. OUTSIDE: The front gate is set back about 30 ft from the street. The apartment is set back an additional 25 ft from the gate, providing a welcome buffer from Market St and added privacy. The front yard is a work in progress, has an open area for hanging out and a bike shed to be shared with long time, friendly and easy-going downstairs tenants. Note: This duplex is on a large, long lot that includes a separate single-family home occupied by me, the property owner. My front entrance is on Occidental St. WHO I'M LOOKING FOR: I'm seeking friendly, honest, considerate, responsible tenants who appreciate (and practice) good communication and are good neighbors. TERMS: One year lease, then month-to-month thereafter. Rent is $3,450/month plus utilities (separately metered). First month's rent + $6,900 security deposit, renter's insurance and background check required. Street parking only. No dogs, cats considered. NEXT STEP: If interested, please email me a little about yourself/yourselves. Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you! Owner pays for garbage and recycling, tenant pays for water, PGE and internet. No smoking. No pets preferred but cats considered . One year lease then month to month thereafter.