511 Florence Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
$1,595,000 | Sold $1,625,000
511 Florence Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618
5 BD
3 BA
2,401 SF
1967
7,488 SF Lot
About 511 Florence Avenue
Large Upper Rockridge Home With Stunning Native Garden
Welcome to 511 Florence Avenue, an architecturally stunning contemporary home situated in a lush garden setting in prime Upper Rockridge! This sunny + spacious home offers a practical yet flexible floorplan with 5bd/3ba, exposed beam trusses, skylights, solar, and gorgeous wood-detailing throughout.
The warm + inviting living room features a gas fireplace w/ windows overlooking the lush garden topped with mature elderberry trees. Chef's kitchen w/ leathered counters, custom cabinetry, Fireclay tile, handmade poppy tiles, and stunning Italian pendants. 3 beds + 2 baths w/ primary suite round out this level. Off of the charming dining room, and up the stairs, is a sunny den w/ vaulted ceilings and yard access; continuing upstairs you will find another bedroom and expansive primary suite w/ private deck.
Previously featured in “Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour”, the incredible native garden offers both a retreat from everyday hustle and a place for birds + butterflies to thrive. Nature enthusiasts will love the meandering pathways, and garden-lovers will enjoy the splashes of color that appear throughout the year. Edible delights include raspberries, apples, apricots, plums + more. Watch the sunset from atop the wooden gazebo, and notice the grapevines above. This striking home will appeal to all the senses and is minutes from Montclair/Rockridge shops, Village Market, and CA-13.
Status: Sold
Features & Updates
- Terrific separation of space with flexible floor plan
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 primary suites)
- Main floor: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (including 1 primary suite)
- Upper floor: 1 bedroom with bay views and the second large, primary retreat
- Chef’s kitchen features leathered countertops, stunning Italian pendant lights, and Fireclay tile set amongst handmade poppy tiles, made by local artist Whitney Smith
- Sunny den with vaulted ceiling and yard access
- Living room with gas fireplace and blower
- Large garage with workbench and storage
- Solar panels are owned (added in 2023) which help offset electricity costs and reduce carbon footprint
- Smart home features include Rachio irrigation and wifi security cameras
- Gazebo featuring custom railing and seating with stunning views of Mt. Tam and bay
- Tranquil native garden with lush, established plantings favorited by pollinators, meandering pathways under stately oak trees for nature lovers, and outside storage for all of your planting needs
- Edible garden delights include raspberries, apples, apricots, pluots, elderberries, grapes, mint, rosemary, strawberries, tomatoes and more
Take a Tour of 511 Florence Avenue
Location Details
511 Florence St is conveniently located near many amenities including biking / walking paths, shops, movie theaters, incredible restaurants and is minutes from BART + major freeways. Here are the things we love:
- Grocery shopping is easy at Village Market, only 1 mile.
- Grab some curry for dinner at Daughter Thai in Montclair.
- Visit the Sunflower Stairs Mural, just up the street.
- Go for a swim or hike at Lake Temescal.
- All of your home repair needs can be found at Cole Hardware.
- Meet up with friends after work at the Kona Club for a tiki drink.
- Play a round of golf at the Claremont Country Club golf course.
- Get your morning java from Highwire Coffee Roasters.
- Rockridge BART is a 6 min drive.
- Visit the climbing wall and concrete slide at Dracena Quarry Park.