542 Chetwood St

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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!

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,295,000

List Price

$1,295,000

On Market Date

Aug 10, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Grand Lake

Zip Code

94610

MLS ID

41144508

APN

1082826

Year Built

1909

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

BAY EAST

Bed

4

Bath

3

Parking

0

Off Street

SQ FT

2,319

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

4,224.0

Lot Acres

0.1 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Updated Kitchen

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Other - Call/See Agent

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard

Flooring

Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile

Foundation

Fire Place

None

Heating

Zoned

Laundry

Dryer, In Basement, Washer

Main Level

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Basement

Crawl Space, Full

Architectural Style

Brown Shingle, Craftsman

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard

Location

Level

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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