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    $5,000/mo

    5968 Marshall St, Oakland, CA 94608

    2beds
    1,261sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Single family residence
    Available Mon Sep 1 2025
    Dogs OK
    -- A/C
    In unit laundry
    Attached garage parking
    Forced air
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Modern upgradesRefinished basementLovely original detailsRetro vibesPlanter bedsFormal dining roomDrip irrigation system
    This place is a gem! It looks even better in person -- feel free to message to schedule a visit. Available September. Renovations are in their final stages and will be completed before move-in. Photos will include some work-in-progress for now but will be updated as renovations are completed. In the meantime, you can view past photos on Redfin, and see below for details on the upgrades underway. Please note this is an entire single-family home for rent, no other units or tenants on the lot: Offering a charming, light-filled 1930s raised bungalow with retro vibes and modern upgrades. Located in North Oakland at the Berkeley Emeryville border, with two spacious bedrooms, one bathroom, and a formal dining room plus an eat-in kitchen. Featuring lovely original details including built-ins, wood floors, archways, and a fireplace. Bathroom maintains vintage style but has had some updates. Downstairs find a recently refinished basement with a laundry area, ~600 sq ft of bonus space, and a ~400 sq ft private garage. Lots of storage space available upstairs and down. Amenities include new kitchen appliances (GE Cafe fridge and gas range, Beko dishwasher), a brand new washer/dryer, new laundry room with cabinets and sink, and newly landscaped front and back yards. Planter beds and a drip irrigation system ready to go. Off-street parking for two cars -- one in driveway and one in garage. Wonderful neighbors in one of the chillest neighborhoods in Oakland. Walk score of 94, walkable to all the best spots Berkeley Bowl West, Los Moles, Good to Eat, Cafe Colucci, Doyle Street Cafe, Cafe Buenos Aires, Mujiri, Tenma, Prizefighter, Emeryville Public Market and Bay Street shops. Surrounded by great local parks. The Emeryville Greenway is just a few blocks away. Amtrak Station and Transbay Bus stops nearby. Access to MacArthur BART via Emery Go-Round. Walkable to City Sports gym. Seeking responsible tenants to care for and enjoy the home as we have. Rent includes monthly gardening. Tenants cover utilities (PG&E, water, trash, internet). Dogs welcome with additional deposit; no cats. 1-year lease, unfurnished. Move-in Sept 1. Renter's insurance required. Deposit = 1 month's rent. Applicants: 700+ credit, 2.5x income.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has basement: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,261 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Off Street
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Heating system: Forced Air, New landscaping, Original Details
    Details
    • Parcel number: 16146026

    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
    8/17/2025Listed for rent$5,000+194.1%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    3/26/2021Sold$1,050,000+16.8%$833/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40937446
    2/25/2021Pending sale$899,000$713/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40937446
    2/11/2021Listed for sale$899,000+6.4%$713/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40937446
    8/7/2020Sold$845,000+1.8%$670/sqft
    Source: Bay East AOR #40905487

    Neighborhood: Golden Gate