Photos: Original model Oakland Craftsman sells for $1 million over asking
One of the first Craftsman homes built in the Crocker Highlands neighborhood in Oakland has sold for $3.1 million — $1.15 million over its original asking price. The price represents a record sale in the subdistrict.
The 2,950-square-foot four-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built in 1912 and considered a premier home at the time in the area. It has undergone a meticulous restoration and renovation, which includes many modern amenities. The home touts an updated kitchen, new baths, and radiant-heat flooring, among other features. Also, it boasts a lush patio with a koi pond and a spacious pergola.
Anthony Riggins with Sotheby’s International Realty was the listing agent.
More than 2,000 Craftsman bungalow homes are located in Oakland. Many were built a century ago for the working class who wanted to house their families comfortably but with low-maintenance demands.
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