409 51st St, Oakland, CA 94609

Full height basement doubles the square footage of the house. Arts/Crafts room, laundry, plenty of storage and room for large family room all in basement. Large back yard with fruit trees, raised garden beds, roses and lawn. Fenced and secure backyard/ peaceful / quiet retreat w/ lots of birds, squirrels, occasional raccoons and possums. Neighborhood Description Walking distance to College Ave/ heart of Rockridge, also 4 short blocks to Telegraph Ave/ heart of Temescal business district. Short drive to Piedmont Ave shops, Berkeley Bowl and other popular stores, restaurants, etc. Probably the most diverse neighborhood in Oakland with lots of trendy and artsy businesses in the immediate area, plus Temescal Pool and the almost completed new Studio One Arts Center. BART and casual carpool also in the immediate area.