Home | Alameda County | Oakland | 94610 | 685 Rosal Ave
MLS: EB41151971 | Status: Active | Price: $849,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 1 /1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 /1 | 3,144 | 7,200 | 1919 |
| Date | Time | Hosted By |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, October 25 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Toni Hanna |
| Monday, October 26 | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | Toni Hanna |
First time on the market in 74 years! This Crocker Highlands Grand Dame, a Prairie School Craftsman designed by famed architects Newsom & Newsom—whose family lineage includes California Governor Gavin Newsom—has had just two owners since its inception in 1919. Now squarely in the fixer-upper category, 685 Rosal offers perhaps a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring this pedigreed property back to life as the dream home it's meant to be. The original Schaefer Residence features generous room proportions, with all three bedrooms on the same level, including a spacious primary suite that opens to the original enclosed sun porch. The expansive living room adjoins a family room, once used as a library, while the formal dining room and impressive foyer—originally called the Reception Hall—reflect the gracious scale of the home. Much of the original period detail remains, including white oak hardwood floors throughout, wood casement windows, crown moldings, a wide central staircase with wooden balustrades, built-ins, and an ornate fireplace with a wood surround. The basement level, with a ceiling height measured at 7.5 feet, was once the family rumpus room, complete with a pool table. This space offers exciting potential for expanded living area on the ground floor; buyers are encou
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | EB41151971 |
| MLS Source | Bridge MLS |
| Days on Site | 0 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | Primary - Shower(s) over Tub(s), Window |
| Kitchen | Countertop - Tile |
| Appliances | Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Refrigerator |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Laundry | Hookups Only, None |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Floor Furnace |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Crawl Space |
| Pool | None, Pool - No |
| Style | Prairie |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Detached, Garage, Garage: 1 Car(s) |
Toni Hanna
The Agency
License #: 01388453
Phone: (510) 366-4415
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.49 mi | 9 |
| Crocker Highlands Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.55 mi | 9 |
| Oakland High School | public | 9-12 | 0.61 mi | 4 |
| Piedmont Middle School | public | 6-8 | 0.67 mi | 8 |
| Cleveland Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.69 mi | 6 |
| Millennium High Alternative School | public | 9-12 | 0.72 mi | 7 |
| Piedmont Preschool | public | UG | 0.72 mi | N/A |
| Piedmont Adult Education | public | UG | 0.77 mi | N/A |
| Piedmont High School | public | 9-12 | 0.78 mi | 9 |
| Edna Brewer Middle School | public | 6-8 | 0.81 mi | 8 |
| Bella Vista Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.87 mi | 4 |
| Havens Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.90 mi | 9 |
| Beach Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.92 mi | 8 |
| Glenview Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.12 mi | 8 |
| Piedmont Avenue Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.25 mi | 5 |
| Westlake Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.32 mi | 2 |
| Franklin Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.48 mi | 7 |
| Neighborhood Centers Adult Education | public | UG | 1.52 mi | N/A |
| Street Academy (Alternative) | public | 9-12 | 1.56 mi | 2 |
| Dewey Academy | public | 9-12 | 1.58 mi | 3 |
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