A fantastic opportunity awaits the most discerning buyer. This diamond-in-the-rough is ready for your special touches to make it truly sparkle again! Built in 1931, it features great curb appeal with classic Early California/Spanish architecture. It has been lovingly owned by one owner for the last SIXTY years! It is located on a special tree-lined street in the prestigious Cleveland Heights neighborhood of Oakland. This 1253 square feet (approximately) home features a formal living room with a fireplace, a spacious dining room with an elegant chandelier, an eat-in gourmet kitchen with custom made built-in cabinets with pull-outs, a pantry and two spacious bedrooms and a convenient hall bath. This open concept one-story also has a full basement with loads of potential…think finishing the basement and converting it to a functional studio apartment. The backyard is a gardener’s paradise! Outside the kitchen, there is a spacious deck overlooking trees and custom homes. Another opportunity lies in the detached garage – think of converting this to an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) and creating a family compound or rental opportunity!!. There are limitless possibilities on this 4900 square foot lot (approximately) in this special location. This incredibly peaceful neighborhood is close to good schools, shopping, dining, Farmer's Market, Lake Merritt and transportation.