Courtesy of Jennifer Widmer, Red Oak Realty 510-567-3377
Property Description
273 29th Street is a true Oakland gem, a charming corner duplex that offers comfort, flexibility, and a sense of home. The front 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence feels spacious and open, filled with natural light and thoughtful touches that create an inviting atmosphere. Tucked behind, the studio unit includes a full kitchen and a cozy breakfast nook. It is perfect for rental income, hosting guests, or creating a private hideaway. With separate laundry for each unit and gated parking, the setup supports both privacy and everyday convenience. Live in one unit and rent the other to help offset your mortgage through smart house hacking. This home has been lovingly cared for and thoughtfully refreshed. The front unit features refinished bamboo floors, while the studio offers new luxury vinyl flooring (2026). Fresh interior and exterior paint brightens the spaces and enhances the home’s natural charm, helping it stand out as a well-loved home. In the backyard, a full shed provides generous storage or the opportunity to create an art studio or creative workspace that keeps projects neatly tucked away. Located within the Harrison Neighborhood, this property has a Walk Score of 92, known as a Walker’s Paradise, you are moments from local cafés, restaurants, shops, parks, and transit!
Open House
Property Details and Features
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Garage
- Garage Included
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Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Free-Standing Range”, “Refrigerator”, “Dryer”, “Washer”, “Tankless Water Heater”
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Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
- 2 total bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
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Building
- Construction Materials: “Stucco”
- Living Area: 1120
- Year Built: 1915
- Level – Street: “Main Entry”
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Cooling
- Cooling: “None”
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Fireplaces
- Fireplace Included
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Floors
- Flooring: “Vinyl”, “Bamboo”
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Heating
- Heating: “Floor Furnace”, “Wall Furnace”
- Heating Included
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Laundry
- Features: “Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl”
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Location
- Subdivision Name: Oakland
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Lot
- Lot Features: “Corner Lot”, “Front Yard”
- Lot Size Acres: 0.07
- Lot Size Area: 3049.2
- Lot Size Square Feet: 2932
- Parcel Number: 968557
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Parking
- Parking Features: “Off Street”, “Enclosed”
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Pool
- Pool Features: “None”
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Property
- Property Condition: “Existing”
- Property Sub Type: Twin Home
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Roof
- Roof: “Composition”
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Utilities
- Electric: “No Solar”
- Water Source: “Public”
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Listing
- Sale/rent: For Sale
- $517 per square foot
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