719 Walavista Ave, Oakland

Have you ever driven by a property and thought, I wish that home were for sale – and I wonder what it looks like inside? This is one of those homes.

The off black exterior, framed by hand-selected perennial landscaping, thoughtfully replaced elements including the driveway, front porch, retaining walls, and the addition of the Rogue Valley white oak front door,  is a visual amuse-bouche; all hint at the care, restraint, and refinement waiting inside. 

In early 2012, the current owners purchased this 1923 Crocker Highlands bungalow, intending not only to restore and elevate it to reflect their lifestyle, values, and design ideals, but also to become part of the Crocker Highlands community and send their children to the beloved local public elementary school. One of the owners is an architect, and the results reflect a clear and thoughtful attention to detail – from substantial structural upgrades and a new roof to the complete removal of knob-and-tube wiring.

At the center of the home is a beautifully designed chef’s kitchen featuring custom cabinetry crafted in a local Oakland shop, a handcrafted hood surround, quartz countertops, Fireclay tile backsplash, an oversized breakfast bar, GE Monogram appliances, and a Zephyr hood. The kitchen is open to the dining room, creating a sizable kitchen–dining great room that is surely the heart of this home. 

Throughout, the house is bathed in natural light and unified by Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace white walls. The space offers a minimalist, elegant canvas for art, personal artifacts, and treasures.

The large living room, anchored by bay windows, is filled with beautiful natural light and overlooks the stunning Golden Locust tree. All of the windows throughout the home have been replaced with Marvin windows, blending modern performance with classic style.

The property features three bedrooms and two beautifully updated bathrooms on the same level, along with a finished attic equipped with a bathroom* and storage. 

A sun-filled, landscaped backyard invites outdoor living, while the long tandem driveway with a car charger adds everyday convenience.

This is one of those rare homes where you simply move in and style it with your own collected pieces—or let the space inspire a few intentional additions you have been coveting. Living here, you will feel like you are living within the pages of a design magazine.

• Built in 1923
• Major restoration and improvements in 2018 - 2019
• 1,650 square feet per public record
• 5,000 square foot lot per public record
• 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, (two are updated with designer tiles)* 
• Finished attic with skylights and mini-split AC, providing 301 sq. ft. of versatile bonus space per measured floor plan (below legal ceiling height).**
• 3rd bathroom and storage is approximately an additional 180 sq. ft space per measured floor plan (below legal ceiling height).**
• Separate laundry room
• Hardwood floors
• Marvin windows
• Partial foundation replacement and seismic retrofit
• Replaced tandem driveway, with car charger
• Replaced front porch
• Replaced retaining walls
• Professionally landscaped gardens feature a curated mix of perennials and layered plantings, thoughtfully designed for year-round color, texture, and seasonal interest—worthy of a landscape designer’s portfolio.
• Nest Thermostat
• Sidewalk and sewer compliant

*Published Bath count differs from the public record. Buyer to investigate with the city. Neither seller nor listing agent has verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information. **Buyer to verify use of space. Neither seller nor listing agent has investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information nor that these spaces are or may be made into legally habitable spaces. Buyer must conduct their own investigation with the city and appropriate professionals and rely solely on that investigation.