"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.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applicationsSpecial offer
$3,350/mo
4518 Merrill Ave, Oakland, CA 94619
2beds
968sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
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
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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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | Price change | $3,350-4.3%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Price change | $3,500-5.4%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 11/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,700$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 2/21/2013 | Sold | $361,300+64.2%$373/sqft |
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| 8/31/2012 | Sold | $220,000-30.2%$227/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Upper Laurel
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Laurel Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Bret Harte Middle SchoolGrades: 6-9Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Skyline High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
- Special offer! Rent includes $250 credit toward your utilities. Over $250 tenant pays.

