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Listed by Michael Braillard • Corcoran Icon Properties

$ 1,195,000

Est. payment | -/mo

5 Beds

3 Baths

2,423 SqFt

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$ 1,195,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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5 Beds

3 Baths

2,423 SqFt

Open House

Sat Jan 31, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sun Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Thu Jan 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,423 sqft

Price per Sqft $493

Subdivision Longfellow

MLS Listing ID 41121634

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1925

Lot Size 3,900 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BAY EAST

Property Description

680 42nd St is the kind of property that rarely comes along—beautifully updated 2423 sqft duplex that lives effortlessly like a single-family home w/ a true in-law/adu. With 3BD/2BA upstairs, plus 2BD/1BA down, the layout has the perfect balance of togetherness & separation, idealfor multi-generational living, long-term guests, work-from-home flexibility,or income potential. Behind its clean, timeless exterior, the upper residence feels bright, calm, & thoughtfully curated. Sunlight fills spacious living/dining areas where warm wood floors & crisp white walls create a gallery-like backdrop for everyday life. The kitchen is polished with classic white cabinetry, stainless appliances including a chef-grade gas range, designer fixtures, generous counter space,& a breakfast nook. Upper bedrms—includes stylish primary suite—offers comfort & privacy, complemented by updated bathrooms. Downstairs 2BD/1BA is perfect as guest quarters, creative studio, office haven,or full 2nd unit. Attached garage offers interior access to the upper unit, tons of storage/utility space, laundry rm,& bonus space for workshop or office. Sunny spacious backyard completes the home w/ room to dine, play, & unwind. Plus, incredible avocado tree! Located in North Oak/Longfellow, just moments to Temescal/BART/580

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Interior

Heating Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring Engineered Wood

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator

Laundry Laundry Room, See Remarks

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear

Water Public

Architectural Style Contemporary, Craftsman

Schools

School District Oakland (510) 879-8111, Oakland (510) 879-8111

Others

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Elementary Schools 20

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Crocker Highlands Elementary School

Public | KG - 5
10

Beach Elementary School

Public | KG - 5
10

Chabot Elementary School

Public | KG - 5
9

American Indian Public Charter School II

Public | KG - 8
9

Yu Ming Charter

Public | KG - 8
9

Wildwood Elementary School

Public | KG - 5
9

Frank C. Havens Elementary School

Public | KG - 5
9

Hillcrest K-8 School

Public | KG - 8
8

Lincoln Elementary School

Public | KG - 5
8

Peralta Elementary School

Public | KG - 5
8

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)

Public | KG - 5
7

Cleveland Elementary School

Public | KG - 5
7

Kaiser Elementary School

Public | KG - 5
7

John Muir Elementary

Public | KG - 5
7

Emerson Elementary

Public | KG - 5
7

Rosa Parks Elementary

Public | KG - 5
7

Washington Elementary

Public | KG - 5
6

Malcom X Elementary

Public | KG - 5
6

Leconte Elementary

Public | KG - 5
5

Manzanita SEED Elementary School

Public | KG - 5

Middle Schools 15

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Piedmont Middle School

Public | 6 - 8
7

Edna Brewer Middle School

Public | 6 - 8
7

Oakland School for the Arts

Public | 6 - 12
7

Willard Middle School

Public | 6 - 8
6

Claremont Middle School

Public | 6 - 8
6

Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle School

Public | 6 - 8
5

Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy

Public | 6 - 12
3

Roosevelt Middle School

Public | 6 - 8
1

West Oakland Middle School

Public | 6 - 8
1

Westlake Middle School

Public | 6 - 8
1

Realm Charter Middle School

Public | 6 - 8
0

Young Adult Program

Public | 6 - 12
0

Mentoring Academy

Private | 8 - 12
0

East Bay School for Boys

Private | 6 - 8
0

East Bay School for Boys

Private | 6 - 8

High Schools 20

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Piedmont High School

Public | 9 - 12
9

Oakland Charter High School

Public | 9 - 12
8

Berkeley High School

Public | 9 - 12
7

Oakland Technical High School

Public | 9 - 12
7

Aspire California College Preparatory Academy

Public | 9 - 12
6

Envision Academy for Arts & Technology

Public | 9 - 12
5

Emery High School

Public | 9 - 12
4

Realm Charter High School

Public | 9 - 12
3

Metwest High School

Public | 9 - 12
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McClymonds High School

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Oakland International High School

Public | 9 - 12
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Gateway to College at Laney College

Public | 9 - 12
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Oakland High School

Public | 9 - 12
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Ralph J. Bunche High School

Public | 9 - 12
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Berkeley Technology Academy

Public | 10 - 12
0

Island High (Continuation)

Public | 9 - 12
0

Dewey Academy

Public | 9 - 12
0

Civicorps Corpsmember Academy

Public | 9 - 12
0

Street Academy (Alternative)

Public | 9 - 12
0

Millennium High Alternative

Public | 9 - 12

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melanie@melaniesellshomes.com

+1(925) 765-4444

3390 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA, 94549, USA

680 42nd St Oakland, CA 94609

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