4901 Lawton Avenue, Oakland, California, Alameda County, 94609

Welcome home to 4901 Lawton Avenue, a modern, urban residence in the heart of Oakland’s highly desirable Temescal. Bordering Rockridge, Piedmont Avenue and Broadway, this central location is a minute’s walk away from exceptional shopping and dining districts. This striking, eco-friendly home is a unique mixed-use property that includes a hip, corner storefront. Currently leased to a successful business, Glow Birth and Body, this commercial component adds an opportunity for extra income or an envied work from home environment. Possibilities abound with this prominent corner location in one of the most coveted Oakland neighborhoods.

Light floods the two-story interior residence of 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms plus a dedicated home office or guest room. The open and airy plan is impeccably designed. 10 foot high ceilings coupled with thoughtfully-placed windows accentuate the spaciousness and volume of light while maintaining privacy. Wide glass doors on both levels successfully bring the outdoors in. The open kitchen layout invites family or entertaining with ease and comfort. Outfitted with stainless steel appliances, dark concrete countertops, ample storage including built-in pull-out pantry cabinets for a home chef. The adjacent dining area opens to an inviting outdoor patio with a low-maintenance stone patio perfect for hosting or relaxing in this indoor/outdoor East Bay oasis. As you embark upstairs, the bold stairwell with gallery-style walls and a massive skylight washes the upper level with sunlight. The second floor consists of three bedrooms, two full bathrooms plus a convenient laundry nook at the hallway. The primary bedroom is an inviting retreat with an en-suite bath, modern fixtures, a feature wall of closets, and its own private deck.

Additional highlights include a mix of concrete floors and hardwood flooring, radiant heating throughout, tankless water heater, recessed lighting, dual-paned windows, one-car attached carport, and a water-saving drip irrigation system. The commercial storefront is equally impressive with stained concrete floors, vintage details both inside and out and a chic and elegant vibe. A kitchenette, full bathroom plus two private meeting rooms complete this flexible space.

Come home to this unbeatable location with an enviable Walk Score of 90 and Bike Score of 91. This neighborhood is known for its independent business and pedestrian friendly streets. It’s home to some of Oakland’s most popular restaurants and haunts including Bakesale Betty’s, Cholita Linda, Pizzaiolo, Rose's Taproom and Burma Superstar. This property is perfectly located; convenient to the Sunday Farmer’s Market, and the shops and businesses at the now famous Temescal Alley. Shopping is easy, with the new Whole Foods on Telegraph Avenue (coming soon) and the ever popular Market Hall, Trader Joe's, and Safeway just a walk away. The community pool and 2 Libraries are just steps away. Transportation is a breeze, walkable to both Rockridge or MacArthur BART, less than 1 mile away. Numerous neighborhood parks and playgrounds, schools. Close proximity to U.C. Berkeley campus, Downtown Berkeley, Children’s Hospital. Easy access to San Francisco and surrounding cities with freeways 580 and 24, highway 13 and multiple bus lines all nearby. Envision yourselves in this thoughtfully designed private oasis.