Privately tucked behind a screen of fern pines and shaded by a gorgeous Japanese maple, 4609 Park Boulevard is a 4+BD/2BA Traditional with partial bay and Golden Gate and Bay bridge views and light-filled, spacious rooms in the coveted Glenview neighborhood of Oakland. The home features many modern updates while retaining the graceful character of an earlier era with its high ceilings, hardwood floors, bay windows, and period built-ins with leaded glass doors. The home includes a sun-washed living room with bay window and travertine fireplace, formal dining room, newly remodeled eat-in kitchen, bedroom that might serve as a home office, and remodeled baths. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is tucked into a sunny bay window at the front of the home, and two additional bedrooms - one with an adjoining sunroom - enjoy partial bay views. Downstairs, the enormous finished basement has a separate entrance and includes a full bath and wet bar (perfect for entertaining) and is large enough for multiple seating areas, rec room, studio, or potential ADU.* Located in the close-knit community of Glenview, the home is near top-performing schools, expansive parks, independent shops, and locally-owned restaurants.
From the traditional porch, the front door opens to reveal an entryway with gleaming hardwood floors and high ceilings. Behind multipaned French doors, the spacious living room at the front of the home is embraced by a sunny bay window, and a wide travertine fireplace graces one wall. On the other side of the entry, the formal dining room rests within a second bay window and includes a built-in hutch typical of the period with leaded glass cabinets flanking low drawers beneath a large picture window.
Newly remodeled, the cheerful cook’s kitchen is a delight for the home chef with stone countertops, new gas range, abundant cabinets, and a deep farmhouse sink beneath dual windows. Ideal for casual meals, the adjoining breakfast nook is lit by windows on two sides. Also on this level, adjacent to the kitchen, is a bonus room that might serve as an office or study.
Upstairs at the front of the home, a series of Euro-style casements in the wide bay window bathe the spacious primary bedroom with natural light. Dual closets - one a large walk-in - provide abundant storage. The secondary bedroom features dual sash windows and a private sunroom with dramatic sunsets and partial views of San Francisco, Mt Tam, the Bay Bridge, and - on a very clear day - the Golden Gate Bridge. The sunny third bedroom also has a partial bay and bridge view. The three bedrooms share a stylishly remodeled bath with a decoratively tiled shower over tub and modern vanity.
Downstairs, the finished basement is 925 square feet of space and includes a full bath, wet bar, and laundry area. Large enough for a home theater, game room for billiards and ping-pong, or rumpus room for casual entertaining, this level also might suggest a potential guest/au pair suite,* and a separate unfinished area provides storage.
Beneath a mature loquat tree and an incense cedar, the rear garden is a great spot for weekend barbecues or a children’s play area, and a two-car garage provides off-street parking.
The home is nestled within the friendly Glenview neighborhood - one of the hidden gems of the East Bay. With a walkability score of 83, Glenview has something for everyone - coveted schools, the 12-acre Dimond Park and Lions Pool, excellent commuter access, and a vibrant business district, including upscale Italian Bellanico, well-loved Marzano Pizzeria, Blackberry Bistro, and Paulista Brazilian restaurant and taphouse.
- Please verify ADU potential with the City of Oakland Planning department.
