Price change on 9/30! Discover a wonderfully spacious, light-filled home in Oakland's popular Laurel District, offering a unique and flexible floor plan, generous living spaces, and an unforgettable backyard retreat. Step inside into the large living room with a vaulted ceiling, fireplace & built-in cabinetry, creating a warm and inviting gathering space. The updated, artsy kitchen opens to a dedicated dining area, making entertaining and everyday living easy while the rear portion offers additional flexibility with a bonus room/laundry room-ideal for a home office or creative space. The flexible split-level layout offers three bedrooms & two baths, including a private primary bedroom and bath.   Added value: opportunity for income- perfect layout for a house share- retain your privacy & offset mortgage expense!  The backyard Is the Showstopper! Step outside into a tropical, peaceful retreat, surrounded by gorgeous, mature palm trees, a spacious patio and plenty of room to relax, entertain and enjoy Oakland's indoor-outdoor lifestyle. There's more room to create with a huge basement providing abundant storage and exciting possibilities for an artist's studio, music room, workshop or creative retreat. Other features include dual pane windows, tankless water heater, copper plumbing, all new light fixtures, hardwood floors with new wood floors in front bedroom and a gated driveway for off-street parking. Conveniently located close to AC and BART, easy access to 580 and 13 freeways and just minutes away from great shopping, restaurants and good coffee. Come home to your sanctuary with space, personality and flexibility-plus a backyard that feels like a vacation.