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    $3,350/mo

    4518 Merrill Ave, Oakland, CA 94619

    2beds
    968sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Single family residence
    Available now
    Cats OK
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    Forced air

    What's special

    Modern open floor planBeautifully landscaped back gardenSun-filled houseTwo spacious bedroomsTerra cotta brick patio
    "Sunny house with beautiful gardens" Owner covers majority of your utilities!! In This delightful sun-filled house opens up to a beautifully landscaped back garden with 12 fruit bearing trees, a terra cotta brick patio, and a vegetable herb garden steps from the kitchen. Characterized by a modern open floor plan the living room flows into the dining room which opens up to the kitchen. This home and back garden, being one story above street level, is not frequently encountered in Oakland. The two spacious bedrooms, each with their own walk-in closets, can accommodate even the largest of wardrobes. The house comes substantially furnished including dining table and chairs, queen bed, twin bed, bureaus, book cases, TV, piano, washer and dryer. There is easy parking for 2 vehicles directly in front of the house on the street. The use of the garage is not included. Property owner will pay total utilities up to $250 per month. Tenant responsible for anything over $250. Cats are welcome with a maximum of 2 total. The community is filled with long term neighbors who support each other and join together for frequent community gatherings and friendship. Bus and rideshare stops for San Francisco are a 4-minute walk. Laurel village with its organic grocery store, restaurants, and coffee shops is a 5-minute walk. Previously owner occupied, this home will be leased for 6-9 months, and will be re-occupied by owner. Property owner will pay up to $250 of utilities monthly. Tenant will be responsible for anything over $250.
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    Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago

    Listing updated: December 03, 2025 at 11:14am

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 968 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air, Utilities fee required
    Details
    • Parcel number: 30197513

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Oakland

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 6 Month

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/24/2025Price change$3,350-4.3%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    11/11/2025Price change$3,500-5.4%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    11/9/2025Listed for rent$3,700$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    2/21/2013Sold$361,300+64.2%$373/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40600005
    8/31/2012Sold$220,000-30.2%$227/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40578449

    Neighborhood: Upper Laurel

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    • Special offer! Rent includes $250 credit toward your utilities. Over $250 tenant pays.