821 61st St

Brand new cozy 2 bed / 1.5 bath house tucked away from the street, looking onto a beautiful shared garden with fruit trees. Located in the North Oakland, Santa Fe neighborhood around the corner from Lois the Pie Queen, and walking distance to Ashby BART, Berkeley's Lorin District shops (Sweet Adeline, Red Bay Coffee and more) and minutes to Temescal and UC Berkeley. This contemporary home features an open space for the living and kitchen area, with hardwood-like floors, large windows, built-in roof lighting, and skylights to allow even more light into the space. The kitchen is brand-new and includes a new sink, microwave, refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher. There is a half bathroom off the living space for guests. The first bedroom features a large window, wall heating and cooling unit, and looks out onto the garden; the second bedrooms also has a large window with a wall heating and cooling unit and faces the back. Both bedrooms share an entrance to the bathroom, featuring a tiled shower, brand new vanity, and vanity lighting. The house is brand new construction with all new appliances, energy-efficient heat pump heating and cooling system, and built to California's rigorous code for energy efficiency. Perfect for a couple, or an individual looking for extra space. Off-street parking available. Walk score 91 Easy access to highway (580, 880, 24), bus lines, and Bay Bridge. Close to Berkeley, Emeryville, and Oakland Nearby landmarks: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Alta Bates Berkeley, U.C. Berkeley Renter responsible for water, electricity, gas, internet, garbage and landscaping. Deposit and last month's rent due at signing. No smoking allowed.