4987 SHAFTER AVENUE

• Sat May 16, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Two Craftsman Homes, Guest Apartments & Garden Magic on an Oversized Lot in the Heart of Temescal

• Sun May 17, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Two Craftsman Homes, Guest Apartments & Garden Magic on an Oversized Lot in the Heart of Temescal

Two Craftsman homes, one oversized lot, and a rare opportunity to create the kind of flexible East Bay lifestyle that’s becoming harder and harder to find. Tucked into the heart of Temescal, this soulful compound unfolds through gardens, orchard paths, and outdoor gathering spaces. A producing orchard of orange, plum, quince, and fig trees threads through the property, leading toward a magical rear courtyard strung with lights beneath a towering coastal redwood that has likely stood here longer than much of the neighborhood around it. The grounds invite long dinners outdoors and afternoons in the garden. Both homes are currently configured with attached private guest apartments, creating exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, income, guests, creative workspaces, or future reimagining across the 2452 square feet. The front home (2BD/1BA + Studio/1BA Apartment) welcomes you with a gracious porch before opening into a bright living room with crown molding and hardwood floors that extend throughout the home. Two airy bedrooms share an updated bath, each with its own private access. The eat-in kitchen balances charm and personality with original built-ins, a walk-in pantry, and bold patterned floors. A separate entrance leads to the self-contained studio apartment, filled with natural light and connected to a full-height basement bonus space offering additional flexibility and storage. Toward the rear of the property, the second home (1BD/1BA + 1BD/1BA) is a classic redwood-shingled cottage with a distinctly romantic feel. Mullioned picture windows fill the living room with soft light, hardwood floors flow beneath an arched opening into the dining room, and the upstairs bedroom opens to a private balcony overlooking the gardens below. A vintage range anchors the kitchen with just the right amount of nostalgia. Downstairs, a non-conforming 1-bedroom apartment creates even more opportunity. A pergola draped in cascading bougainvillea, patios, raised garden beds, and multiple outdoor seating areas complete the property, along with off-street parking for several vehicles and expansion potential still to explore. Just moments from BART, the Temescal Farmers’ Market, and the vibrant Telegraph and College Avenue corridors, this is a property that offers not only flexibility and income potential, but a deeply rooted sense of place.

Current Status

New

Original Price

$1,095,000

List Price

$1,095,000

On Market Date

May 13, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Temescal

Zip Code

94609

MLS ID

41134549

APN

1311467

Year Built

1918

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

BAY EAST

Bed

4

Bath

4

Parking

0

Off Street, Parking Lot

SQ FT

2,452

SQ FT Source

Measured

Lot SQ FT

7,000.0

Lot Acres

0.16 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure, Rent Control

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Flooring

Hardwood, Linoleum, Vinyl

Foundation

Fire Place

None

Heating

Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace

Laundry

Laundry Room, Common Area

Main Level

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Basement

Crawl Space

Architectural Style

Brown Shingle, Craftsman

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Location

Rectangular Lot, Landscaped

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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