3280 Guido St.

"There are no straight lines or sharp corners in nature. Therefore, buildings must have no straight lines or sharp corners." – Antoni Gaudí

After touring many homes in Oakland, Josh and Mark were immediately drawn to 3280 Guido Street. The curvature of the arched doorways and windows, and the rounded fireplace reminded them of the Gaudi houses and buildings that they visited on a recent vacation in Barcelona. They loved their home and the neighborhood and in 2017, spared no expense in transforming the outdoor spaces to their now show-stopping glory. Some of the features are corten steel details and gate, IPE decking, granite steps, and lighting to highlight the grounds. Enjoy the thriving agaves, grasses, ferns, manzanita, lemon tree, and other specimens that wrap around this home. The rear fence is flanked with Italian Cypresses which have been associated with strength, endurance, and protection. Except for the bottle brush and mature olive trees, every plant was selected and planted at this property under Mark and Josh's stewardship. 

This is a large 2 bedroom home with 1,282 sq.ft. per public record, truly is a Mediterranean paradise.  The kitchen with garden window and breakfast nook, matchstick hardwood floors, living room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, garage with interior access and extra space for a workshop, laundry room, and large hall closet are all features that you will appreciate. Improvements such as seismic retrofitting (2013), new roofing (2023), new furnace and ducting (2023), and updated bathroom (2009) are a few of the ways this home was lovingly cared for. This property evokes the feeling of respite, the verdant views out of the windows, the private fenced-in backyard, the side brick patio, and the birdbath out front combined with the Spanish Mediterranean 1930s architecture, make this home magazine-worthy.  

• Built in 1932
• 1,282 square feet interior per public record
• 5,311 square feet lot per public record
• 2 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• Laundry room
• Matchstick hardwood floors
• Updated bathroom with designer finishes, including Ann Sacks floor tile, Heath tub surround tile and wall mount vanity, 2009
• Eat-in kitchen with garden window, new Jenn-Air stove, (2023), Bosch dishwasher, Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, Heath tile backsplash, and tile made in Honduras flooring
• Living room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, curved fireplace, and built-in nooks for treasured objects
• The living room opens to the dining room and there is a swing door to the kitchen
• Repeat arch details in the front porch, living and dining room
• Garage with interior access and extra space for storage or workshop
• Stunning designer-designed landscaping that wraps around the property
• Private fenced-in backyard
• Lots of storage space
• Keyless entry locks for the front and back doors
• Custom mailbox
• Seismic retrofitting, 2013
• Main roof replaced by WestCo Roofing in 2023
• Furnace, ductwork, and thermostat replaced in 2023/2024 by Cal Comfort
• 6 new made-to-order in the USA light fixtures, (2023)
• Majority of the interior was painted in 2023
• Located in Redwood Heights a few blocks from Avenue Terrace Park, AKA Jordan Street Park