5685 Keith Ave, Oakland, CA 94618$1,475,000

Classic Rockridge Craftsman era home from the front porch thru its gorgeous oak floors w/inlays to the verdant garden yard & multi-purpose detached structure - future ADU? Built in 1911, it hosts iconic period picture rail molding, built-in lead glass adorned cabinets, box beams, 2 fireplaces & a multi-pane glass pocket door to define the home's character. Off the entry foyer is the spacious light filled living room centered around a brick fireplace flanked by built in cabinets. Entertain in expansive great room or close pocket doors for private eating in the formal dining room, adjacent an eat-in kitchen & 1/2 bath. A gracious wood stairwell takes you to the sleeping quarters w/3 good sized bedrooms, a full bath & a bonus room/office. Multiple outdoor spaces include a trellis covered "family room" off a well proportioned private yard w/lush lawn, stone patio, lemon & persimmon trees. The large corner structure can accommodate an art studio, game room, home gym & shop or convert to an ADU. Sited on a level lot near vibrant College Ave shops/diverse restaurants, annual street fairs, BART, bus/carpool transit to SF, UC Berk, downtown Oakland & beyond. “Paradise Walkscore” of 92 & highly acclaimed Chabot Elementary School make this an urban delight.