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$5,800 /month

4209 Balfour Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

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What This House Offers

Beautiful,light-filled home in the highly desirable Crocker Highlands neighborhood. Close to Crocker Highlands Elementary and the vibrant Lakeshore Avenue... shopping and dining district. This spacious three-level home features hardwood floors throughout and abundant natural light. The upper level includes three bedrooms,one bathroom,and a bright bonus sunroom—perfect for a reading room,playroom,art studio or home office. The main level offers a comfortable open floor plan with a kitchen,dining area,living room,and half bath,ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Downstairs,the large finished basement provides versatile additional space with a fourth bedroom,full bathroom,and office or family room. Enjoy multiple decks with peaceful views of the Piedmont Hills,creating great outdoor spaces for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include garage storage,driveway and street parking,and professionally maintained landscaping twice a month. Waste Management is included; tenants pay all other utilities. Dogs under 35 lbs welcome.

Unit

  • $5,800 / month
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2300 sq. ft.
  • Available Mar 18

Home Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating

Community Features

  • Garages

4209 Balfour Ave is a single-family home for rent in Oakland, CA

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Garage Attached
  • Garage

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Home Details

Home Design

  • Built in 1921
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Single Family Detached Home
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Den
  • Dining Area
  • 2300 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Island
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Lot Details

  • 3750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Crocker Hghlands Subdivision

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Property Address:
4209 Balfour Ave,
Oakland, CA 94610
Listed by
Sarah Van Overbeek | Compass
Phone Number: (415) 286-1779
BridgeMLS#CA

Copyright© 2026 Bay East, Contra Costa, bridgeMLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable70 / 100

Transit

Some public transit50 / 100

Driveability

Very drivable80 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable50 / 100

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active79 / 100

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Travel and Transit

Commuter Rail
8 min Drive
Amtrak
Commuter Rail
9 min Drive
Airport
Metro Oakland International
17 min Drive
Oakland International
Airport
San Francisco International
37 min Drive
San Francisco International

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

8 rating

Crocker Highlands Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

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Grand Lake Montessori

Grades K-5

Private

8 rating

Piedmont Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

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Williams Academy

Grades 9-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Samuel Merritt University

Drive: 7 min (2.6 mi)

Laney College

Drive: 8 min (2.7 mi)

Lincoln University, Oakland

Drive: 8 min (2.9 mi)

College of Alameda

Drive: 12 min (4.9 mi)

Discover Lower Hills District, Oakland, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 4209 Balfour Ave proximity to Merritt Shopping Center. Merritt Shopping Center is 1.9 miles away.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 50, 4209 Balfour Ave has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 13 miles. Transit options include 19Th Street Oakland and Macarthur.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 4209 Balfour Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Morcom Rose Garden, Lakeside Park, and Rotary Nature Center.

Airports

Living in Lower Hills District provides easy access to Metro Oakland International, located just 19 minutes from 4209 Balfour Ave. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 24.2 miles away.

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