Located just moments from the vibrant shops, cafes, and restaurants of Piedmont Avenue, this beautifully updated home blends timeless charm with modern comforts in one of Oakland’s most desirable neighborhoods. Set on a wide residential street surrounded by a mix of single-family and multifamily homes, this light-filled residence offers easy living with thoughtful upgrades throughout.Inside, you’ll find two bedrooms and a full bathroom on the upper level. The main level features a formal living room, dining room, and an updated kitchen with a sleek new stove and farm-style sink—perfect for everyday cooking or entertaining friends. Just off the kitchen is a bright bonus room, ideal as a home office.Head down to the lower level to find a flexible bonus space with a convenient half bathroom—ideal for relaxed mornings, creative afternoons, hosting guests, or playtime.Freshly painted inside and out, the home also features refinished hardwood floors, new recessed lighting, and stylish updates that blend modern comfort with classic appeal.The vibe? Think “farm-to-table” lifestyle meets urban convenience. Step outside to a level backyard with mature trees, space to gather, and a charming chicken coop ready for your backyard hens. A covered patio area easily fits a six-person dining table, ideal for al fresco meals under the trees.Other highlights include:• Long driveway leading to an attached garage with laundry (washer/dryer included)• Beautiful natural light throughout• Updated systems and finishes for turnkey livingThis home offers a rare blend of character, space, and proximity to one of Oakland’s favorite neighborhoods.Neighborhood and Lifestyle Highlights:• Piedmont Avenue is lined with an eclectic mix of local shops and eateries — think Mars Record Shop, Mercy Vintage, Crimson (a plant boutique), Heads or Tails Collective, Resurrect, Piedmont Grocery (a gourmet corner grocer in business for more than a century) and more. • Restaurants and cafés range from casual to fine dining: Commis (Michelin-starred), Homestead (farm-to-fork), The Wolf (California-American cuisine), Baja Taqueria, Adesso, Bar César, and neighborhood coffee spots like Timeless Coffee Roasters. • Local icons and culture: Fenton’s Creamery (since 1894) — a Piedmont Avenue staple and favorite for ice cream and comfort fare; the Piedmont Theatre (open since 1917) — screening indie, art-house, and classic films; and the historic Julia Morgan–designed red brick Turner building at 40th and Piedmont, which houses shops on its ground floor. • The area is often described as “a village within a city”—compact, walkable, with very few vacancies along the commercial strip.• A Walk Score evaluation gives the nearby stretch of Piedmont Ave a 93/100 — labeled a “walker’s paradise.” All of this adds up to a lifestyle where you can grab coffee, shop for plants or books, have a relaxed dinner, and catch a movie — all just blocks away.