516 Curtis St

Whimsical 1930s 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street in Albany's Thousand Oaks neighborhood. This delightful home offers 885 square feet of comfortable and inviting living space, with original, refinished hardwood floors throughout and plenty of storage capacity! A very spacious and tranquil garden in the back awaits! Ideally located just minutes from Kensington's Colusa Circle, look forward to enjoying amenities such as Kensington Farmers Market, Semifreddi's Bakery Flagship store and Benchmark Pizza.The shops, restaurants, and cafes of Solano Avenue are very near as well. The living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, two dimmable wall sconces and plenty of natural light. The kitchen offers an excellent example of the home's "blended charm," with its original, restored hutch ice box and modern appliances including a 4-burner gas range, brand-new refrigerator, microwave, newly refinished double-kitchen sink, garbage disposal, and ample storage including a pantry closet off its mudroom/hallway! The room just off the kitchen provides perfect space for full dining and calming views of the garden. Off the central hallway, two comfortable bedrooms offer quiet retreats, serviced by a full bathroom featuring original, restored cabinetry, a shower-over-sunken tub combination, stylized tile flooring, and a pedestal sink with new fixtures. At the rear of the home, the petite sun/workroom offers washer/dryer hookups, and provides convenient, direct access to the rear garden, a private, tranquil escape to relax, or perhaps cultivate some new flowers. There are plum and apple trees to enjoy as well! The home provides updated dual-pane windows, new window treatments, a highly efficient central heating system, a newly paved driveway and walkways, and a garage for a smaller car or storage. This home's ideal location also offers quick access to El Cerrito Plaza for everyday essentials and hassle-free connection to Transbay express buses, El Cerrito BART, and Highway 80 for Bay Area commuters. Email us for a virtual tour and tell us a bit about yourself! Showings by appointment only. Sierra Anaya, DRE #02127971 AndreaRentals: The Rental Concierge for Owners and Renters Available now! 18-24 month lease preferred. Tenant Responsible for all utilities Twice-monthly gardening service included Smaller dog considered with a 2-year lease