542 Weldon Ave

Gorgeous light filled 1926 Mediterranean Revival Home built by local architect. Tall ceilings, built ins, original curved moldings, and hardwood floors throughout. Neighborhood Description Lakeshore Terrace neighborhood is a terrific place to live. Housing includes single family homes, condos, and apartments, which allows a diverse community to thrive. There are families with small children, teenagers, students, working professionals, and retired people. We have doctors, realtors, lawyers, IT professionals, consultants, teachers, federal employees, artists, musicians, and sports stars in the neighborhood. One neighbor has been organizing block parties for years with local musical celebrities popping by for karaoke. Neighbors also come together to talk about natural disaster preparation and a neighborhood watch. Weldon Ave is nestled between all the conveniences of Lakeshore and Grand Ave. Parents with small children take advantage of 2 parks around the corner and Gymboree, which is a few minutes away on foot. Foodies can walk to Trader Joes and a lovely farmers market offered on Saturdays. There is a thriving cafe culture and the locals hop from Arzimendi grabbing some terrific baked goods, to Peets, Starbucks, Cafe de Bartolo, Coffee Mill, and Jenny's. Local restaurants of note include Camino (with former chef of Chez Panisse), de Bartolo, Samuri Sushi Boat, Mezze, Vine, and Milano. Public transportation is readily available. The #13 picks up at the bottom of the street and takes you directly to downtown Oakland and the Bart Station. The AC transit picks you up at the Grand Lake Theater a takes you directly to San Francisco.