376 42nd St, Oakland, CA 94609
What This House Offers
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Welcome home to this spacious, sun-drenched 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom lower flat in a beautifully maintained 1922 Mediterranean duplex. Nestled on a quiet street in the heart of Temescal, this 1,200-square-foot home seamlessly blends classic architectural charm with smart modern efficiency.
Step inside to expansive
formal living and dining rooms featuring gleaming hardwood floors, classic architectural detailing, and abundant natural light from south-facing exposures. The updated kitchen comes fitted with sleek quartz countertops and opens into a dedicated, separate laundry room with washer and dryer hookups. Equipped with 17 double-pane windows and a high-efficiency forced-air gas furnace, this unit stays energy-efficient year-round.
Private Urban Garden Oasis
A rare find in Oakland, step out your private rear entrance into a lush garden yard featuring mature, fruit-bearing trees including organic lemon, lime, mulberry, and banana trees. It offers a tranquil outdoor retreat for morning coffee, weekend relaxing, or fresh homegrown harvests.
Prime Temescal Location
With a high walkability rating, you are steps from Telegraph Avenue's renowned dining, craft coffee shops, and boutique retail, with easy strolls to Piedmont Avenue and Rockridge.
- Commute & Transit: Under 0.8 miles to MacArthur BART station for fast commutes to San Francisco, Downtown Oakland, and Berkeley. Immediate access to Hwy 24, I-580, and I-80.
- Neighborhood Proximity: Minutes to Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Rockridge shops, and UC Berkeley.
Note: Since pictures the carpets have been removed and hardwood floors have been professionally refinished. There are now hardwood floors throughout. Additionally, painting updates have been made.
Available: 10/17/2026
Heating: ForcedAir
Cooling: None
Laundry: Hook-ups
Parking: None, On Street
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed
Security deposit: $4,074.00
Included Utilities: Garbage
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376 42nd St is a single-family home for rent in Oakland, CA
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Oakland, CA 94609
Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable
Transit
Strong public transit
Driveability
Moderately drivable
Bikeability
Very bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
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Travel and Transit
Subway
5 min Drive
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Commuter Rail
8 min Drive
Airport
19 min Drive
Airport
36 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Emerson Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Sankofa United Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Claremont Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
Park Day School
Grades K-8
Private
St. Leo the Great School
Grades PK-8
Private
Oakland Technical High School
Grades 9-12
Public
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring
Grades 6-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Samuel Merritt University | Walk: 19 min (1 mi) |
| Lincoln University, Oakland | Drive: 7 min (2.4 mi) |
| Berkeley City College | Drive: 10 min (3.2 mi) |
| Laney College | Drive: 9 min (3.7 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Unit proximity to Broadway Office and Retail, Delaware Plaza, and Koryo Village. Broadway Office and Retail is 0.2 miles away, and Delaware Plaza is within a 7 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, Unit has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.8 miles. Transit options include Macarthur and Rockridge.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Unit are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Morcom Rose Garden, Lakeside Park Garden Center, and Lakeside Park.
Airports
Living in Temescal provides easy access to Metro Oakland International, located just 19 minutes from Unit. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 23 miles away.
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