Captivating light-filled 1923 home located in the popular Maxwell Park neighborhood- offering a combination of original architectural detail & modern updates. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped front garden w/an olive, pomegranate & fig tree. Living room w/bay window & intimate reading nook w/elegant fireplace & handsome built-in cabinets. The adjacent formal dining room has a stylish glass light fixture. Updated kitchen w/granite countertop, stainless steel appliances & plenty of cabinet space next to the charming breakfast room. Spacious bedrooms & an updated tile bath with new vanity. The back bedroom, also great for a home office, has a sliding glass door leading to a large deck w/a view of the Oakland hills. The sunny fenced back yard has an avocado tree, peach tree, a raised garden bed plus a firepit area. Great for relaxation, gardening & outdoor living at its best! Other features: solar panels, energy efficient 50-gallon heat pump/water heater, seismic retrofitting, copper plumbing, electrical updating, dual pane windows, new sliding glass door, off-street parking w/long driveway, new interior paint, HDWD floors, basement for storage and laundry. The Melrose Leadership Academy School is a half-block away. Located close to AC and BART, easy access to 580 and 13 freeways.