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  • $5,995/mo

    538 Chetwood St, Oakland, CA 94610

    3beds
    2,000sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Single family residence
    Available Wed Oct 15 2025
    Cats, dogs OK
    -- A/C
    Hookups laundry
    Off street parking
    Forced air
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Decorative fireplaceLow maintenance yardLarge hallway closetFamily roomPocket doorsHigh ceilingsArtificial lawn
    538 Chetwood Street, Oakland, California GRAND LAKE District 3+ bedrooms +, 1.5 bathroom, ~1,975 Square Feet PLUS BONUS Backyard Office Plus Bonus STORAGE Area, 1-2 Car Off Street Parking with Laundry Room. Furnished OR Unfurnished! $5,995/ Month Available NOW! 720 Credit Score Required with 2.5x Income, 12 Month Lease Available Furnished OR Unfurnished Come home to this beautiful Craftsman style Bungalow Two- Story Single Family Home in the best part of Oakland with a Chef's kitchen, Island, Family Room, Formal Dining Room with Box Beam Ceilings, Pocket Doors throughout, hardwood floors and fantastic low maintenance yard space with Bonus Backyard Office, perfect for an Office or extra storage, guest bedroom? PLUS Storage and Laundry, the list of amenities goes on and on, this home is a must see! ~1,975 square feet of living space in the main house nestled on a ~4,500 square foot lot PLUS the Bonus Backyard office is perfect for relaxing, doing some quiet time work or having an extra media room. This home boasts 3 bright bedrooms all with HUGE walk-in closets, large bathroom upstairs and a half bathroom downstairs with bathtub upstairs, formal dining room plus separate family room on the main level. Laundry/storage area downstairs. This home is a true gem of the Grand Lake Rose Garden Area. Available Furnished OR Unfurnished Here are a few more features of this lovely home: -Decorative fireplace in Formal Living room with Bay window and High ceilings throughout -Gorgeous Landscaping throughout, all on timed drip system -Charming original Craftsman detail with modern updates -Dining Room with Built-In China Hutch at Entry Way with Pocket Doors and Original Windows -Professional appliances in kitchen Gas stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal, Stainless Steel Refrigerator -Free Laundry in basement with additional storage and separate entrance -Generous closets, all Walk- In -Very Large Hallway Closet on top floor with Landing Bonus Nook Area, perfect for reading or writing -Bright and airy rooms all with original hardwood floors downstairs and cozy carpet upstairs -Big flat yard in back with artificial lawn, and large deck off Kitchen perfect for Summer BBQ's and entertaining, very private and beautiful -1-2 Car Off Street parking -Very close to shopping, dining and public transportation Available Furnished OR Unfurnished Nearby stair paths connect to Grand Avenue and Lakeshore Shopping just blocks away. Close to Lake Merritt, Safeway, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and Piedmont Avenue. Nearby parks include Morcom Amphitheatre of Roses, Linda Park and Splash Pad Park. TERMS: Available Now, Available Furnished OR Unfurnished $5,995/ Month $11,990/ Security Deposit 1 year lease term or longer if desired Tenant pays ALL UTILITIES. Owner pays for Gardener and Maintenance. NOT Furnished/ NO Smoking Pets considered on a case-by-case basis with additional pet fee of $500 or $1,000 depending on weight. Fully Refundable. Available Furnished OR Unfurnished $40 Non-refundable rental application fee per applicant over 18 years old. Prospective tenants must have a 720 FICO Score and make 2.5x the monthly rental amount in provable income . Applicants with credit scores in the 500's will NOT be considered as policy. Co-signers will be accepted if your score falls between 620-680. Your Co-signer must have a 720 Fico score and make 5x the rent in income. Please reach out to agent with questions before you apply if you're unsure or if you would like to hear about our alternative credit guidelines. Please contact Rachael Kemper by phone or text to schedule a viewing appointment. DRE # 02 Two 109 Two 7 Link to Virtual Tour: Coming Soon! Please contact the Leasing Agent directly for Virtual Tours and Applications. Visit Leasing Pros Oakland dot com for more information, application and virtual tour. Please note that all showings are by appointment only. Most showings are multiple party showings while inside the unit. You are encouraged to wear a mask if you'd like but it is not required. We ask that you keep a safe 6-foot distance from others outside your party. If you are uncomfortable viewing with others in the unit, you may request to go last and tour the unit alone. Thank you for your patience while we continue to navigate this changing and challenging process. TERMS: Available Now, Available Furnished OR Unfurnished $5,995/ Month $11,990/ Security Deposit 1 year lease term or longer if desired Tenant pays ALL UTILITIES. Owner pays for Gardener and Maintenance. NOT Furnished/ NO Smoking Pets considered on a case-by-case basis with additional pet fee of $500 or $1,000 depending on weight. Fully Refundable. Available Furnished OR Unfurnished $40 Non-refundable rental application fee per applicant over 18 years old. Prospective tenants must have a 720 FICO Score and make 2.5x the monthly rental amount in provable income . Applicants with credit scores in the 500's will NOT be considered as policy. Co-signers will be accepted if your score falls between 620-680. Your Co-signer must have a 720 Fico score and make 5x the rent in income. Please reach out to agent with questions before you apply if you're unsure or if you would like to hear about our alternative credit guidelines. Please contact Rachael Kemper by phone or text to schedule a viewing appointment. DRE # 02 Two 109 Two 7 Link to Virtual Tour: Coming Soon! Please contact the Leasing Agent directly for Virtual Tours and Applications. Visit Leasing Pros Oakland dot com for more information, application and virtual tour. Please note that all showings are by appointment only. Most showings are multiple party showings while inside the unit. You are encouraged to wear a mask if you'd like but it is not required. We ask that you keep a safe 6-foot distance from others outside your party. If you are uncomfortable viewing with others in the unit, you may request to go last and tour the unit alone. Thank you for your patience while we continue to navigate this changing and challenging process.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Dining Room, Family Room
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, WD Hookup
    • Laundry: Hookups
    Features
    • WD Hookup
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Artificial Turf, Bicycle storage, Bonus Car Parking OR Extra Storage Area, Furnished OR NOT Furnished, Heating system: Forced Air, Lawn, No Utilities included in rent, Storage Area
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1082825

    Construction

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

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Oakland

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/17/2025Price change$5,995-4.1%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/2/2025Listed for rent$6,250$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    3/3/2004Sold$535,000$268/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Neighborhood: Grand Lake