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This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 970 39th St in Oakland, CA is listed for $799,000 ($644 per sqft). Built in 1916, the home offers 1,241 sqft of living space on a 0.08 acres lot.

Agent Description

Exceptional Longfellow area residence blending timeless Craftsman character with seamless indoor-outdoor living. This spacious 2-bedroom home offers over 1,240 sq ft of beautifully preserved detail, including ebony inlay hardwood floors, classic wainscoting, cove ceilings, custom built-in cabinetry, stained glass accents, and period light fixtures.

The living and dining areas are anchored by a charming fireplace with a solid mantel and mirror above, creating an inviting, warm focal point. The kitchen flows naturally from the dining room into a bright rear flexible space, where French doors open onto a spacious deck-creating an easy transition to outdoor living and the private backyard beyond.

The kitchen and bedrooms are filled with abundant natural afternoon light, enhancing the home's warm and inviting atmosphere. Both bedrooms are generously sized and feature rare walk-in closets, while the bathroom showcases a vintage enamel claw foot soaking tub and a roomy built-in medicine chest, rich in character.

Additional highlights include low maintenance landscaping, an attached garage and a versatile half basement offering abundant storage or potential for expansion, workspace, or creative use. The home is constructed from oldgrowth redwood, prized for its durability.

Key Features

  • Built in 1916
  • 0.08 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
1 full
1916

Amenities

FireplaceHardwood

Monthly Cost Estimate

$4,273/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$578
Interest$3,462
Insurance$233

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

970 39th St

Oakland, CA 94608

LONGFELLOW

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Back YardGarden/Play

Property Details

Flooring

HardwoodLaminate

Construction

Stucco

Parking

Open

Heating

Central

Appliances

Gas RangeFree-Standing RangeDryerWasherGas Water Heater

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 970 39th St is listed at $799,000 ($644/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,462 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1916, 0.08 acre lot, Fireplace. Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play.

This property is listed by Kenny Truong and can be reached at 5105456932 or kenny@fastagents.com.

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Kenny Truong

Agent at eXp Realty of California

(510) 545-6932

Listed by eXp Realty of California

MLS# 41128899· Source: listhub· Updated 14 days ago

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970 39th St, Oakland, CA 94608

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