55 Fairmount Ave #201

Bright second-floor corner-unit condo with elevator access, located in a quiet building just a short walk from Lake Merritt, Whole Foods, downtown Oakland, and 19th St. BART. This centrally located home offers excellent walkability while still feeling peaceful and residential. The unit enjoys wonderful natural light throughout the day and stays comfortably cool during the summer due to its location in the building. Flooring was upgraded in 2022 to hardwood-look tile throughout the living areas, with modern black hex tile in the bathroom. The condo will be freshly repainted and professionally cleaned prior to move-in. Laundry is convenient and rarely crowded: each floor has its own laundry room with three washers and three dryers, plus an assigned laundry storage cabinet for each unit. Machines are operated through a phone app, so there's no need for coins. Residents enjoy access to a community pool open from spring through fall. Because the pool area is sheltered from the wind, the water stays warm and calm throughout most of the season, and it is typically quiet and uncrowded. The location offers some of the best access in Oakland: - A few blocks to Whole Foods, Equator Coffee, and James & the Giant Cupcake on Bay Street - Short walk to Lake Merritt and downtown Oakland - 0.8 miles to 19th Street BART - About 1 mile to Piedmont Avenue and Grand Avenue for restaurants, cafes, and shops The unit includes one assigned parking space in an enclosed on-site garage, and water and garbage are included in the rent. We love dogs and are happy to welcome up to two small dogs (under 25 lbs). Available for move on May 1st (date has some flexibility). Quick Facts Second-floor corner unit with elevator Excellent natural light, stays cool in summer Hardwood-look tile floors (installed 2022) One assigned garage parking space Community pool (spring fall) Laundry room on each floor (3 washers / 3 dryers) Assigned laundry storage cabinet App-operated laundry machines Water and garbage included Up to two small dogs allowed (under 25 lbs)