Welcome to 457 Athol Avenue! First time on the market in close to 30 years, this home is an amazing opportunity in a coveted neighborhood! Just minutes from Lake Merritt & BART, this sunny home in Oakland's wonderful Cleveland Heights neighborhood has a lovely fully fenced patio/backyard, charming vintage architectural details, and a large basement plus attached garage. So much charm and space! 457 Athol features an oversized sun-drenched foyer, light filled living room, vintage built-in cabinets with original glass doors around fireplace, formal dining room, three sunny spacious bedrooms, one bathroom, and large open kitchen leading to the yard. Wood floors are throughout much of the home. Kitchen has original solid wood cabinetry, ample counter space, newer stainless-steel fridge, & rare Black Merritt & O'Keefe gas range. Downstairs has laundry room, bonus room, and attached garage. Tucked away on quiet Athol Avenue off of Brooklyn, you're minutes to the Lake, BART, and shopping on Lakeshore Avenue. Near 580/880 freeway, Lucky's, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, many hip restaurants and bars, Grand Lake Theater and so much more.