$1,295,000

542 Chetwood St, Oakland, CA 94610

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,319 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1909
4,225sqft lot
—— car garage
$558/sqft
Listed 11 days ago

Property Description

Built in 1909, this lovely brown shingle Craftsman is overflowing w/architectural charm, preserved original details & exceptional curb appeal! Located in the heart of Oakland's Grand Lake neighborhood, the home sits one block from Oakland's Rose Garden and is centrally located between Piedmont Avenue and Lake Merritt - placing Piedmont, Grand and Lakeshore avenues' amenities just moments from your doorstep. A vintage home lover's dream, the spacious primary home features 2BR, 2BA w/original architectural details: coved + coffered ceilings, hardwood floors, built-ins, wainscot paneling, bay windows and a charming turret seating area. The spacious eat-in kitchen, remodeled in 2022, features French doors opening to an expansive deck. The primary bedroom also features direct access to the deck, and leads to a detached bonus space/office in the backyard. The lower level offers a 2BR, 1BA attached bonus suite w/private entrance, an open kitchenette/breakfast nook, and level-in access to the backyard and second deck - ideal for extended family, guests, or potential rental income. The large, fully fenced backyard is filled w/mature landscaping and fruit trees. Off-street parking. Close to Grand Lake Farmers Market, grocery stores, buses, freeways + BART - Oakland living at its very best!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: August 13, 2026
Data Last Updated:: August 24, 2026 at 7:17AM
Listing Office:: Compass : 510-254-3831
Listing Agent:: Kate McCaffrey : 510-522-5223
MLS ID:: 41144508

General: Breakfast AreaEat-in KitchenWorkshop
Appliances: Gas Water HeaterDryerWasher
Flooring: TileWood
A/C: None
Heating: Forced Air
Fireplace: None

General: Barn(s)Storage
Style: Craftsman
Other Structures: Barn(s)StorageDeck
Pool: None
Parking: Off StreetParking spaces: 0

Roofing: Shingle
General: Wood Siding2

Originating MLS: CRMLS_CCBE
County: Alameda

Zoning: 1082826

Source: CRMLS_CCBE

This listing courtesy of Kate McCaffrey , Compass

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