1742 12th Ave

This Queen Anne-era Victorian gem offers 3 BD/2 BA and 1,115 SQFT of enchanting living space near Lake Merritt and Park Boulevard. Built in 1888 and well cared for, this home features iconic Victorian features including: high ceilings, original bay windows, crown molding, an antique fireplace, wooden floorboards, high baseboards, sash windows, wainscoting, a clawfoot bathtub, original carved ceiling mandalas and antique light fixtures. Colorfully painted and perched elegantly above the street, the front porch with decorative gingerbread trim leads to airy, sunlit rooms. The main floor includes formal and informal living and dining rooms, plus a sunny kitchen with space for an island or bistro table. The addition of a rear primary bedroom with an en-suite bathroom allowed the original front bedroom to become a lovely living room, perfect for entertaining. Sliding glass doors open to a newly renovated deck ideal for al fresco dining, surrounded by lush greenery and big-leaf trees. The shaded patio offers a private retreat, and the bamboo-fringed side yard leads to a full, unfinished basement with a laundry area, storage/wine room, and one-car garage. Own and preserve a piece of Oakland history with this timeless Victorian home! Come visit this lovely house today.