Charming Townhome with central A/C and Huge Private Backyard in Heritage District (Downtown Sunnyvale)
Looking for a large, private yard for yourself, your kids, your pets? Looking for a work-from-home residence with central air conditioning and lots of character? This 1930s unit offers San Francisco charm in the heart of the Sunnyvale Heritage District, a short stroll from Historic Murphy Street, parks, major shopping (Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Safeway, Sprouts, REI, etc.), Caltrain, coffee houses, movie theater, fantastic restaurants, and more! The location is truly a walker's paradise (walk score of 92/100) and fantastic for cyclists too (bike score of 90/100).
Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit with spacious basement/garage (additional 525 sq. ft.) providing lots of storage, workbench, and private laundry with full-size washer and dryer; formal entry with coat closet; impressive living room with vaulted ceilings boasting front bay window wall sided by built-in display shelves; shared balcony off of living room; dining room with built-in buffet; kitchen with stainless steel gas range and stainless steel refrigerator; vintage bathroom offering a separate tub and shower; roomy bedrooms overlooking the huge private backyard; refinished hardwood floors, and lots of special touches that make this a true home, not just a rental.
1115 sq ft of living space
additional 525 sq ft basement garage with workshop space
private laundry with full-size washer and dryer
large private backyard (77 ft long and 24 ft wide) with patio, grass, orange tree, and room to garden
central heat and air conditioning
gorgeous hardwood floors with inlaid borders
stainless steel fridge and gas range/oven
ceiling fans in bedrooms
1 block to Target, 2 blocks to downtown restaurants and bars
walk to farmers' market, CalTrain, buses, library, banks, and post office
many shopping centers nearby
close to major employers: Apple, LinkedIn, Google, Nvidia, AMD, Lockheed Martin, Intel, etc.
Feel free to drive by, but please do not disturb our tenants.
Polite cats and dogs welcomed with proof of spay/neuter and excellent reference
Other pets considered - please contact us to discuss
Sorry, smoking and vaping are not allowed on the property
Apartment amenities
Property amenities
Basement
Bicycle Storage
Building Deposit Fee Maximum: 5000
Building Deposit Fee Minimum: 5000
Cable TV Ready
Ceiling Fan
Central Air Conditioning
Condo Floor Number: 1
Dining room
Dishwasher
Double Pane Windows
Dryer
Fenced Yard
Flooring: Hardwood
Flooring: Tile
Garbage not included in rent
Heating system: Forced Air
Laundry: In Unit
Lawn
Living room
Near Transportation
Outdoor Space
Oven
Patio Balcony
Range Oven
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Storage Space
Vaulted Ceiling
Vintage
Washer
Water not included in rent
Workshop
Yard
Year Built: 1930
Unit amenities
Balcony
Pet policy
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Terms at 523 S Murphy Ave
We welcome polite pets Owner pays for gardener service Tenant pays PG&E and water/trash No smoking allowed on property.
Pricing comparison
At $4,475, this listing is priced similarly to the current market rate for a 2 bedroom home in Washington Park.
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