1540 Stafford Ave

Surrounded by mature trees, verdant outlooks & an idyllic setting on the San Lorenzo Creek, this well curated single-family home w/an attached ADU is a remarkable opportunity for an urban retreat on 2 expansive lots totaling 14,700 SF. Settle into either the 3/2 upstairs or 2/1 down (or both), w/interior access & separate entries, kitchens & laundries. Freshly refinished hardwood floors gleam on the main level & a charming updated kitchen flows into a beamed family room w/balcony overlooking the private grounds. The primary suite & vintage chrome finishes lend mid-century flair to a home brimming w/character. Downstairs offers a tranquil retreat w/private patio & level-in deck access, an oversized bedroom filled with natural light, plentiful storage & a bounty of hobbyist or work-from-home possibilities. Front & back yards, terraced beds & a deer garden offer endless opportunities for restoration, cultivation & entertaining, w/soaring redwoods & brick fireplace that create the perfect setting. Tinker in your garage or begin your harvest in 2 garden sheds. Your home is fully equipped w/new roof, furnace, AC, 2 wood stoves & electric water heater. Hang out at Val's Burgers, shop at Trader Joes & be minutes to downtown Castro Valley & Hayward, 2 farmers markets, Lake Chabot & BART!

Current Status

Pending

Original Price

$1,125,000

List Price

$1,125,000

On Market Date

Apr 28, 2025

Contract Date

May 8, 2025

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Upper B Street

Zip Code

94541

MLS ID

41095216

APN

42765119

Year Built

1935

Stories in Building

2

Possession

COE

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

BAY EAST

Bed

5

Bath

3

Parking

2

Attached, Carport, Int Access From Garage, Off Street

SQ FT

3,149

SQ FT Source

Measured

Lot SQ FT

14,700.0

Lot Acres

0.3375 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet

Foundation

Fire Place

Brick, Free Standing, Wood Stove Insert

Heating

Forced Air, Wood Stove, Fireplace Insert

Laundry

220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Closet, In Garage, Washer, Sink

Main Level

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry

Possession

COE

Basement

Crawl Space

Architectural Style

Bungalow, Cottage, Farm House

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Window

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space

Location

Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down, Premium Lot, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Landscape Back

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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