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$699,000

They don’t build them like this anymore. This sun-filled, quietly elegant condo—with exclusive-use outdoor space—is set on a beautiful tree-lined block at the crossroads of Rockridge and Elmwood. Surrounded by grand homes, 6426 Benvenue Ave. #1 reminds you what character actually looks like. Walls of windows fill the living room with natural light, creating a space that feels warm and alive throughout the day. French doors connect the living room and bedroom, allowing the entire home to flow beautifully. An original fireplace, hardwood floors and built-ins add the kind of period detail that gives an older home its soul. The eat-in kitchen is the kind of place where a slow morning makes sense. Hex tile floors, stainless appliances and a comfortable dining area make it both charming and practical. Community laundry is on site, with a convenient location for a future in-unit washer and dryer, if desired. But the outdoor space changes the equation entirely. An exclusive-use patio tucked beneath mature redwoods creates a surprisingly peaceful retreat—a place for morning coffee, dinner with friends or simply a quiet afternoon outside. It’s the kind of privacy and calm that’s hard to find just a few blocks from Rockridge BART. And that’s the magic of this location: you’re in the middle of everything and somehow removed from all of it. Walk to Boichik Bagels, Cole Coffee, Market Hall and the shops, restaurants and cafés of both Rockridge and Elmwood. A dedicated parking space is included, but in a location like this, a car is truly optional.

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41145447 MLS

6426 Benvenue Ave Unit #1, Oakland

$649,000

Presenting a rare opportunity to create the home you want and build equity or profit on a coveted, walkable Rockridge block with a sylvan creekside setting. These 2 homes will attract Millennial or Empty Nester Buyers and have been conceived by well-known Developer Tom Anthony and Designer John Newton, can take advantage of the newest zoning code, promising ease through the planning process, along with necessary creek studies to expedite the development of the property. There is also an opportunity to build a larger Executive home with full planning approval that includes engineering documents, which have been prepared to submit for building permits. The thoughtful designs create a living experience for upscale homebuyers that will not just meet, but exceed their expectations for 21st-century living. Each home draws on the traditional styles that Rockridge is loved for, and features open floor plans centered around large connected spaces for formal and informal living and entertaining. Grand patio doors expand the interior public rooms onto adjacent, level exterior decks and patios. Each home, while still conceptual, features 3 or 4 bedrooms, including a well-proportioned primary suite with a walk-in shower, and spacious walk-in closets for ease of living. The offering also includes Planning Approval for a 2,975 SF 4 BR / 4 BA single-family executive-level home with necessary studies and engineering ready for building permit submittal. Enjoy a contemporary work-from-home lifestyle with private, flexible office options in each home. Oversized single-car garages allow for 2 cars off-street and storage. The location in Oakland’s favorite walkable neighborhood is just steps from Rockridge BART, Market Hall, Trader Joe's, and all of College Avenue’s inspiring and interesting shops and restaurants. The future owners will love living in these thoughtfully designed new construction homes in Oakland’s hippest, most walkable neighborhood.

41135001 MLS

Ivanhoe, Oakland