Jamie Lawrence Presents
Magical Midcentury Treehouse Condominium
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$599,000
670 Vernon Street #202, Oakland
Magical Midcentury Treehouse
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beds
2
baths
1
interior
1,094 sq ft
670 Vernon #202 is not your typical condo. It's a mid-century treehouse that invites you to stop and smell the roses. Adjacent to the Morcom Rose Garden, the home has stunning views directly into the redwoods.
With two bedrooms, a large living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room currently set up as an office, a large private balcony, and storage galore, the layout offers space, serenity, and flexibility. The second bedroom has a queen-size folding wall-bed allowing for use as a home gym and guest room. The balcony extends the living space into the trees, bringing nature indoors. A shared roof deck offers panoramic views.
The building is meticulously cared-for. HOA dues include earthquake insurance, on-site resident manager, professional management company, and a reserve contribution. Unit comes with one-car parking in the secure garage, plus separate storage. HOA dues of $1,083 per month are broken down as follows: $676 for dues, $132 for earthquake assessment, $275 for reserve assessment.
Prime Grand Lake location walking distance to Piedmont Ave., Grand Ave., and Lakeshore shops, restaurants, and theaters, and the beloved Saturday farmers market.
With two bedrooms, a large living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room currently set up as an office, a large private balcony, and storage galore, the layout offers space, serenity, and flexibility. The second bedroom has a queen-size folding wall-bed allowing for use as a home gym and guest room. The balcony extends the living space into the trees, bringing nature indoors. A shared roof deck offers panoramic views.
The building is meticulously cared-for. HOA dues include earthquake insurance, on-site resident manager, professional management company, and a reserve contribution. Unit comes with one-car parking in the secure garage, plus separate storage. HOA dues of $1,083 per month are broken down as follows: $676 for dues, $132 for earthquake assessment, $275 for reserve assessment.
Prime Grand Lake location walking distance to Piedmont Ave., Grand Ave., and Lakeshore shops, restaurants, and theaters, and the beloved Saturday farmers market.
Neighborhood
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Grand Lake is a small, scenic neighborhood just two miles north of Downtown Oakland. Located on the northeast side of Interstate 580, the real estate in Grand Lake is a nice mix of spacious condos, cozy multi-plex units, and quaint Craftsman-style, single family homes. The neighborhood is also surrounded by some of the most popular neighborhoods/cities in the East Bay: Adams Point to the west, Crocker Highlands to the east, and Piedmont to the north.
The Grand Lake - Oakland Farmers Market is considered to be one of the most popular farmers markets in the East Bay. A variety of artisans, food purveyors, and farmers bring their finest goods to Lake Park Avenue for eager customers to purchase every Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm,. If you enjoy locally grown organic produce, grass-fed meats, locally-sourced seafood, honey, and beautifully hand-crafted jewelry, you will love visiting this farmers market.
Grand Lake’s proximity to I-580 makes it easy and convenient to commute to and from San Francisco. Additionally, there are several bus routes that lead commuters to the Salesforce Transit Center, which is within walking distance of the Financial District and Google Headquarters.
When Grand Lake residents want to enjoy a nice meal, Grand Avenue provides plenty of amazing dining options. Some of the notable restaurants On Grand Ave include:
The Alley: Known as the Bay’s oldest piano bar, The Alley is the perfect place to start your night out with great music, amazing food, and tasty cocktails.
The Star on Grand: In addition to both deep-dish and thin crust pies, you can also enjoy delicious salads and sandwiches. The Star on Grand is also a perfect mid-day retreat with co-workers thanks to their incredible lunch specials.
The Coffee Mill: Not only is this a great place to pick up your morning coffee, The Coffee Mill also features amazing breakfast options and a variety of fresh-baked goodies for the whole family.
With delicious food, a bustling farmer’s market, and easy access to transportation, it’s easy to see why Grand Lake is such a popular East Bay neighborhood.
The Grand Lake - Oakland Farmers Market is considered to be one of the most popular farmers markets in the East Bay. A variety of artisans, food purveyors, and farmers bring their finest goods to Lake Park Avenue for eager customers to purchase every Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm,. If you enjoy locally grown organic produce, grass-fed meats, locally-sourced seafood, honey, and beautifully hand-crafted jewelry, you will love visiting this farmers market.
Grand Lake’s proximity to I-580 makes it easy and convenient to commute to and from San Francisco. Additionally, there are several bus routes that lead commuters to the Salesforce Transit Center, which is within walking distance of the Financial District and Google Headquarters.
When Grand Lake residents want to enjoy a nice meal, Grand Avenue provides plenty of amazing dining options. Some of the notable restaurants On Grand Ave include:
The Alley: Known as the Bay’s oldest piano bar, The Alley is the perfect place to start your night out with great music, amazing food, and tasty cocktails.
The Star on Grand: In addition to both deep-dish and thin crust pies, you can also enjoy delicious salads and sandwiches. The Star on Grand is also a perfect mid-day retreat with co-workers thanks to their incredible lunch specials.
The Coffee Mill: Not only is this a great place to pick up your morning coffee, The Coffee Mill also features amazing breakfast options and a variety of fresh-baked goodies for the whole family.
With delicious food, a bustling farmer’s market, and easy access to transportation, it’s easy to see why Grand Lake is such a popular East Bay neighborhood.
Jamie Lawrence
Compass
Broker Associate
- DRE:
- #1880379
- Office:
- 415.595.3193
https://www.compass.com/agents/jamie-lawrence/
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Jamie Lawrence
Compass
Broker Associate
- DRE:
- #1880379
- Office:
- 415.595.3193