Two-story shingle-sided house with a covered brick-column porch and warmly lit windows at dusk.
Outdoor deck with lounge seating, a round fire pit, and warm light glowing through blue-trimmed windows.
Home’s rear exterior with a raised deck, brick patio, and white Adirondack chairs on the lawn at dusk.
Gray-sided home with open double doors, warm interior lighting, and landscaped garden seating.
Home exterior with a covered porch, brick columns, white railing, and dense garden landscaping.
Gray shingle house with a brick-columned porch, warm glowing windows, and landscaped garden at dusk.
Covered front porch with an open wood door, carpeted staircase, and a chair beside a brick column.
Covered front porch with a lounge chair, white railing, brick columns, and red-leafed tree.
Entry hall with carpeted staircase, hardwood floors, built-in bench, and adjoining dining room.
Entry foyer with a wood front door, hardwood floors, white staircase, and built-in bench.
Entryway with glass-paneled double doors, a cushioned built-in bench, and a staircase with a wood handrail.
Living room with brick fireplace, coffered ceiling, hardwood floors, and glass doors to the entry hall.
Living room with coffered ceiling, built-in staircase nook, and open dining area.
Living room with a brick fireplace, coffered ceiling, window seats, and a white sofa.
Staged living and dining room with a brick fireplace, coffered ceiling, and built-in window seats.
Staged living room with brick fireplace, coffered ceiling, and staircase with built-in window seat.
Living room with a tan brick fireplace, tall windows, built-in seating, and a dark round coffee table.
Dining room with a large wood table, coffered ceiling, window bench, and adjacent kitchen.
Dining room with a coffered ceiling, long wood table, and cushioned window seat.
Dining room with a long wood table, coffered ceiling, and adjoining sitting area.
Kitchen with warm wood cabinetry, a large island, stainless steel range, and broad windows.
Kitchen with a large island, warm wood cabinetry, and windows overlooking greenery.
Kitchen with warm wood cabinets, a double sink beneath large windows, and a stainless steel range.
Kitchen with warm wood cabinetry, a stainless-steel range, and a window overlooking greenery.
Kitchen with warm wood cabinets, gray stone counters, broad windows, and a large gas range.
Furnished study opens onto a small deck and a wood-cabinet kitchen.
Living room with a built-in desk and open doors leading to a deck.
Home office with built-in desk opens onto a tree-lined deck with lounge seating and a fire pit.
Landscaped backyard with two white Adirondack chairs on a lawn beneath mature trees.
Backyard with a small lawn, white chairs, a brick-paver patio, and lush landscaping beside the house.
Two-story shingle-sided home viewed from its backyard, with a raised deck, brick patio, and two white chairs.
Living room with white built-in cabinetry and open doors leading to a small deck.
Living room with a light sofa and coffee table opening onto a furnished deck.
Living room with white built-ins, a gray sofa, dark wood coffee table, and windows overlooking pink flowers.
Compact white bathroom with a corner sink, toilet, sloped ceiling, and leafy view through the window.
White staircase with dark wood handrail, stained-glass window, and cushioned built-in bench.
Carpeted staircase with a dark wood handrail beside a furnished living and dining area.
Furnished stair landing and hallway with hardwood floors, a branch-decorated console, and white double doors.
Staged bedroom with a white bed, large wraparound windows, and a wood-framed floor mirror.
Bedroom with a large bed, hardwood floors, and broad windows overlooking leafy trees.
Bathroom with a large soaking tub, wood vanity, framed mirror, and three tall windows.
Bathroom with a glass shower, wood vanity, large mirror, and tall windows overlooking trees.
Walk-in closet with hardwood flooring, wire shelves, and pull-out baskets.
Stacked washer and dryer in a closet beside a bright bedroom with bay windows.
Staged bedroom with a white upholstered bed, leafy views through a double window, and warm hardwood floors.
Bathroom with a long wood vanity and large framed mirror beside a tiled tub and shower.
Staged bedroom with a white bed, paired windows, hardwood floors, and a textured rug.
Staged bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, hardwood floors, and a bright window.
Gray-sided house with white double doors, brick patio, lawn, and two chairs in a leafy backyard.
Open double doors reveal a furnished room and kitchenette beside a leafy garden patio.
Furnished dining nook with a round table and open door to a leafy garden patio.
Dining area with a round marble table, glass-front cabinets, and three horizontal wall mirrors.
Bathroom with a pedestal sink, ornate mirror, toilet, and curtained tiled shower.
Bedroom with a skylight, sloped ceiling, and railing around the stair opening.
Upstairs bedroom with a skylight, white bed, and sitting area beside the open stair railing.
Raised deck with cushioned seating and a lit fire pit beside blue-framed glass doors.
Furnished deck with a lit fire pit, gray seating, and leafy trees.
Detached gray garage with white double doors, a glowing upper window, and a brick-paved driveway.
Two-story gray shingle house with a warmly lit entry, framed by mature trees at dusk.
Floor plan for 5581 Lawton Avenue showing the main house, upper level, and ADU layouts.
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$3,525,000

5581 LAWTON AVENUE

5 Beds 4 Baths 2,646 Sq.Ft. 4,240 Sq.Ft.

Description

Agent Listing: David Gunderman

The best of Bay Area living in the heart of Rockridge where this 5BR/3.5BA 1910 Craftsman offers modern upgrades, an ideal layout, custom finishes, and a 2-story cottage ADU. From its welcoming sitting porch and clinker brickwork, the 2646 SqFt home opens to a foyer with stained glass and built-in storage. Glass French doors lead into the living room with picture and casement windows and a period brick fireplace. Coffered ceilings, crown molding, and intricate inlaid wood floors continue to a bright dining room. The sunny, renovated kitchen bridges the formal rooms to the convenient family room with custom built-ins, powder room, and office area. Up the gracious staircase, find 4 bedrooms with ample closets, laundry, and 2 full baths, including the primary's ensuite split bathroom with jet tub and custom closet systems. Enjoy indoor/outdoor living from the kitchen onto a spacious deck and backyard with mature landscaping and level turf. The ultra-charming ADU with full bath could be a rental, office, or guesthouse. A basement with storage and a long tandem driveway complete the property. Upgrades include: modern foundation (2019), newer backyard drainage system, & sewer lateral compliant. Shopping, great dining, and BART are blocks away on College Ave., with top-rated schools.

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Location

5581 LAWTON AVENUE, Oakland, CA 94618

Status

Sold

Date Sold

August 15, 2023

Property Amenities

Interior
Laundry room Laundry Closet, Inside, Stacked Only, Upper Level, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Fireplace Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Appliances Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Carpet, Wood
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Bathrooms: 3
Other Interior Features Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
Area & Lot
Lot Area 4,240 Sq.Ft.
Living area 2,646 Sq.Ft.
MLS® ID 41032988
Year Built 1910
Architecture Styles Craftsman
Type Residential
Status Sold
Exterior
Stories 2
Pool None
Air conditioning None
Heat type Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Other Exterior Features Back Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
Parking Off Street, Side Yard Access, Tandem, Parking Lot, RV Possible
Lot Features Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Landscaped
Roof Shingle
Finance
Sales Price $3,525,000
Outdoor deck with lounge seating, a round fire pit, and warm light glowing through blue-trimmed windows.

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