417 Lewis Avenue,
San Leandro
Listed for $599,000 -
Sold for $715,500

2 Bedrooms, 1 baTHrooms

This is the true example of how to properly restore a house.  I saw it years ago, when the Sellers purchased it.  The house had been with the same family for many years, and it showed.  It was just... sad.  My Sellers had contractors lined up during their escrow, to rip up the carpets, restore the hardwood floors beneath, redo the electrical throughout and plumbing, while they were there.  This was an investment property for them, and they had both financial and restorative vision.  They rented it out successfully and quickly.  When it was time to move forward with a a larger project, they asked me to help them sell it.  All of their hard work paid off, as we were giddy reviewing the six offers received!

Charming 1926 Bungalow in San Leandro's Broadmoor District. Vintage details throughout this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home have been thoughtfully restored and updated. Original, refinished hardwood floors throughout. The rear bedroom has glass doors leading out to its own balcony, perfect for morning coffee. The living room has a large picture window overlooking the tree-lined street, and a cozy fireplace. The formal dining room glows with vintage lighting. The eat-in kitchen boasts new Carrera quartz countertops, vintage hardware, laundry area and stairs down to the back yard. Steps away is a detached garage with built-ins, and a spacious yard that includes mature roses, oranges and lemon trees and a raised-bed garden, perfect for flowers or vegetables/herbs. Copper plumbing, updated electrical, on-demand water heater. Lewis Avenue is nearby the top-rated Roosevelt school, Paradiso restaurant, Zocalo coffeehouse, the downtown Farmer's Market, 580 and more!