1363 bates road

A Classic Oakland Home with Room to Dream. There's something special about a home that gives you both a sense of history and the freedom to imagine what comes next. This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom residence is set on a generous corner lot in Oakland's coveted Crocker Highlands District. This completely detached 1925 home offers classic character, a spacious footprint, and a large private yardall with plenty of opportunity to make it your own. Inside, the details of its era are still waiting to be rediscovered. Original hardwood floors have been preserved beneath the carpet, while the traditional floor plan unfolds with a welcoming living room centered around a wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room made for lingering dinners, a cozy breakfast room, and a generously sized kitchen ready for your vision. Upstairs, three bedrooms and one bathroom offer a comfortable separation between living and sleeping spaces. Downstairs, a private-entry in-law unit adds another dimension to the property, with its own bedroom, bathroom, and living area. The unit is unwarranted and offers flexibility for guests, extended household needs, a home office, or whatever suits your lifestyle. Set back from the street and wrapped by the possibilities of a large corner lot, there's space here to garden, entertain, create a play area, or simply enjoy the rare luxury of having room to breathe. Imagine summer dinners outdoors, a garden taking shape over time, or a quiet morning with coffee and nowhere else to be. This is not a home that demands everything be figured out on day one. It's an opportunity to uncover its original beauty, preserve what you love, and thoughtfully add your own chapter. For those drawn to the character of older homes, generous lots, and the creative spirit of Oakland, this Crocker Highlands property offers something increasingly uncommon: space, substance, and possibility. Come with a vision. Stay for the potential. Make it yours.