456 Stow Ave
About this home
Built in 1910 and elevated above Lake Merritt, this distinctive Craftsman pairs rich architectural character with an exceptional and iconic Oakland location. A generous front porch welcomes you inside, where beautifully preserved woodwork, hardwood floors, and a Heath tile fireplace and built-in bookcases lend warmth and character to the spacious living room. The remarkable dining room features a beamed ceiling, substantial wood wainscoting, illuminated built-ins, and original-style wall sconces. An expansive kitchen with a commercial-style Wolf Stove and recently refinished Sipo mahogany countertops overlooks the lush rear garden. Upstairs, three generous bedrooms offer inviting retreats. The primary bedroom enjoys views of Lake Merritt and a private balcony, while two additional bedrooms open to an enclosed sunporch with walls of windows overlooking the garden. Outside, mature greenery and ferns galore surround a secluded patio. A basement provides flexible space for projects, exercise, laundry, and storage.* Just blocks from Lake Merritt, the home is ideally situated for enjoying the Oakland Museum of California, Grand Lake Theatre, Grand Lake Farmers Market, and an abundance of beloved neighborhood cafés and restaurants. A wonderful combination of timeless craftsmanship, invi
Description as published by the listing brokerage.
Every detail on record
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Oven - Double, Oven Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Flooring
- Linoleum, Tile, Wood
- Style
- Craftsman
- Roof
- Composition
- Pool
- None, Pool - No
- Garage/Parking
- No Garage, No Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)
All 7 fields exactly as the listing brokerage published them to the MLS — nothing inferred or filled in. Blank fields mean the brokerage did not report them; ask and Adriana will find out.
What it costs to own
What's around this home
Within about a mile of the front door: 16 groceries, 91 places to eat, 21 parks.
- Marcato0.3 mi
- Grocery Outlet0.3 mi
- Lucky0.3 mi
- Trader Joe's0.6 mi
- Lakeshore Natural Foods0.6 mi
- Leaning Tower of Pizza0.1 mi
- Haddon Hill Cafe0.1 mi
- Anh Dao0.3 mi
- Admas Restaurant0.3 mi
- Pine Knoll Park0.2 mi
- Lakeshore Park0.2 mi
- F.M. Smith Park0.2 mi
- Park Boulevard Plaza0.3 mi
- Lakeside Park0.3 mi
- Dang Vu Bay M.D.0.3 mi
- Mỹ Lan Pharmacy0.3 mi
- Carbon Health0.4 mi
- Walgreens0.6 mi
- Eye Care for You0.6 mi
Getting around
- Lake MerrittBART0.9 mi
- 19th Street OaklandBART1.0 mi
- Oakland City Center - 12th StreetBART1.1 mi
- Oakland-Jack London SquareRail1.3 mi
Schools
- Cleveland Elementary School0.4 mi
- Dewey Academy0.6 mi
- Bridge Academy0.7 mi
- La Escuelita Elementary School0.7 mi
- Metwest High School0.7 mi
Wildfire hazard designation
CAL FIRE does not map this parcel inside a designated Fire Hazard Severity Zone. That is an absence of state designation, not a guarantee — the seller's Natural Hazard Disclosure remains the authoritative document for this address.
Location
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Neighbourhood places and transit from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Fire hazard severity zones from CAL FIRE. Distances are straight-line from the parcel and are provided for orientation only.
