685 28th St, Oakland, CA 94609
What This Townhouse Offers
Freshly Remodeled Duplex in Historic Oakland Home
Welcome to this freshly renovated upper unit of a beautiful 110-year-old Oakland home. The space blends... timeless character with modern upgrades—original hardwood floors have just been refinished, bright and fresh paint is throughout, and a brand-new kitchen is designed for both style and function.
-Location
Conveniently situated near BART and just two blocks from freeway access, you’ll be minutes from the KONO District’s restaurants, bars, and entertainment. Sprouts and Whole Foods are a quick drive away, and the neighborhood is a hidden gem—quiet, tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac, and centrally located between Downtown and West Oakland.
-Key Features
•3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom +Bonus office/ Sun room or flexible “gear room”
•Spacious closet storage
•Brand-new kitchen with Quartz countertops, farmhouse sink, dishwasher & new gas stove
•New bathroom & kitchen cabinets
•Freshly painted throughout
•110-year-old hardwood floors, just refinished
•Gas fireplace in the living room
•Smart lights with Alexa integration
•Large windows overlooking garden & future orchard, with views of Mt. Tamalpais
•Washer & gas dryer in unit
•On-demand, energy-efficient gas water heater
•Fast fiber internet ready
•Secure bicycle parking behind locked gate
•Backyard sun deck with amazing light
-Lease Details
•1-year lease
•First, Last, Security
•Cats ok, Sorry, no dogs (hardwood floor preservation & noise
considerations)
Unit
- $2,600 / month
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,000 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Townhome Features
- Cable Ready
- Deck
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Office
- Quartz Countertops
- Storage Units
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Community Features
- Sundeck
- Utilities Included
685 28th St is located in Oakland, California in the 94609 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Cats Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Parking
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Get In Touch
Oakland, CA 94609
Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise91 / 100
Transit Score ®
Excellent Transit70 / 100
Bike Score ®
Biker's Paradise99 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy60 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Lafayette Elementary School
Grades 3-5
Public
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Westlake Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Leo the Great School
Grades PK-8
Private
McClymonds High
Grades 9-12
Public
St. Andrew M.B.C. Private P. C. P. C.
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Samuel Merritt University
Walk: 11 min (0.6 mi)
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 3 min (1.3 mi)
Laney College
Drive: 6 min (2.7 mi)
College of Alameda
Drive: 8 min (3.2 mi)
Discover Hoover-Foster, Oakland, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 685 28th St proximity to Shops on Broadway, La Mancha Plaza, and East Bay Bridge Center. Shops on Broadway is 1 mile away, and La Mancha Plaza is within a 21 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 70, 685 28th St has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 10 miles. Transit options include 19Th St Oakland Station and Macarthur Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 685 28th St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2 miles, including Lakeside Park Garden Center, Rotary Nature Center, and Lakeside Park.
Airports
Living in Hoover-Foster provides easy access to Metro Oakland International, located just 17 minutes from 685 28th St. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 22.4 miles away.