478-480 43rd St

House-hacker's dream! Beautifully maintained 1900s Craftsman duplex in heart of Temescal--Oakland's favorite hipster enclave. Blocks to BART, Esquire's Restaurant of the Year (Burdell), & trendy shops, cafes, & nightlife. Move into top-floor 3-bed, 2-bath owner's flat & let the charming lower unit (currently rented at market value with separately metered PG&E) help pay the mortgage. 3/2 owner's unit is light-filled & thoughtfully updated w/ orig wood floors, period moldings, arched plaster ceilings, and vintage-style hardware & lighting throughout. Spacious eat-in kitchen is standout w/ O'Keefe & Merritt stove, quartz c-tops, designer lighting, SS dishwasher, & French door leads to small deck & shared patio / garden. Private primary suite w/ ensuite bath, sep. closet, restored vintage chandelier, & bonus laundry/flex space. Attic ladder provides extra storage opportunity. Lower 2-bed, 1-ba unit w/ charming orig details: decorative fireplace, built-in hutch, double doors, picture rails, + updated kitchen w/ stacked washer/dryer, & access to backyard & shared detached garage w/ inherent ADU potential (Buyer to verify). Dual-pane windows, forced air furnaces, electrical upgrades & newly rebuilt rear deck. Veggie beds, mature landscaping & Meyer lemon. Walk Score-95. Bike Score-98.