5327 Brann StreetOakland, CA 94619Price: $899,000

SELLER WILLING TO OFFER CREDITS toward allowable buyer closing costs or a lender-approved rate buy down. A Maxwell Park gem, 5327 Brann blends the character of a 1936 home with years of thoughtful, substantial improvements, not a cosmetic flip. Major upgrades include copper plumbing throughout, a new permitted electrical panel and electrical improvements, all-new dual-pane heat-resistant windows, a remodeled kitchen with custom cabinetry and dual-fuel range, restored and custom red oak flooring, a new hardwood staircase, exterior wood and stucco repairs, and replaced gutters. Original character remains throughout, with a vaulted wood ceiling, brick fireplace, Douglas fir built-ins, arched openings and an antique eight-panel window. A finished sunroom/dining space, expansive family room and detached finished garden studio provide unusually flexible space for work, guests and everyday life. Outside, enjoy extensive landscaping, irrigation, fencing, decking, retaining walls and mature plantings. Seller can facilitate EBMUD private sewer lateral time-extension requirements and is handling Oakland sidewalk compliance.