5231 Martin Luther King Jr Way Unit 2
Oakland, CA 94609
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Bedrooms
3
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
1,000 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
Highlights
- Pets Allowed
- Hardwood Floors
- Gated
- Smoke Free
- Deck

About This Home
5231 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, #2 Oakland 3/1, ~1,000 SF, Laundry, Parking, Pets Ok! Available Now! $2,800/ Month New Flooring! Come home to this quintessential North Oakland/ Temescal Fourplex Apartment, originally built in 1924, this building has it all and so much original charm too! 4 blocks from Temescal Square shopping, you are a quick 5-minute drive away from downtown, Uptown and next door to Grand Lake and Piedmont Avenue. This location is a commuter’s dream! This apartment is three-bedrooms, one bathroom, street facing SECOND FLOOR ~1,000 Square Feet of space where you can relax and enjoy all that Oakland has to offer. Private Back Deck is perfect for Sunday coffee, BBQ’s, Entertaining or morning yoga sessions. 5231 MLK Jr. Way is a 4-unit residential apartment complex. The entire building gets great northeastern Sun exposure. The newly updated unit has a stainless-steel refrigerator, gas stove and brand new laminate flooring throughout with plenty of cabinetry, countertop space and granite countertops. Coin-Op & App Laundry in the Laundry room off the side driveway. The property is centrally located between Lake Merritt, Chinatown and Downtown Oakland. Oakland’s arts & entertainment district, is less than 10 minutes away and features The Fox and Paramount Theaters and a bevy of Oakland’s most popular restaurants, bars & cafes. Here are a few more features of this lovely home: • Bright and airy large living/ combo dining room • Functional kitchen with newer appliances, Gas stove! • Extra Large Deck off the Kitchen • 1 car off-street parking space included with the rental price • Cable ready • Laundry On Site off driveway with Coin and App access • Easy access to highways 24/580/880/80 TERMS: $2,800/ Month $2,800/ Security Deposit 1 year lease term or longer if desired Tenant pays PG and E and Internet. Owner pays for Water, Trash, Gardening and Maintenance. NOT Furnished/ NO Smoking Pets considered on a case-by-case basis with additional security deposit depending on weight. Fully refundable. $40 Non-refundable rental application fee per applicant over 18 years old. Prospective tenants must have a ***700 FICO Score*** and make ***2.5x the monthly rental amount in provable income***. Applicants with credit scores in the 500’s will NOT be considered as policy. Co-signers will be accepted if your score falls between 620-680. Your Co-signer must have a 720 Fico score and make 5x the rent in income. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please reach out to agent with questions before you apply if you’re unsure. Please contact Rachael Kemper of Leasing Pros Oakland by phone or text to schedule a viewing appointment. DRE # Zero Two 210 9 Two 7. Leasing Pros Oakland dot com ***Please note that all showings are by appointment only. Most showings are multiple party showings while inside the unit. We ask that you keep a safe 6-foot distance from others outside your party. Please wear a mask if you are comfortable. If you are uncomfortable viewing with others in the unit, you may request to go last and tour the unit alone. Thank you for your patience while we continue to navigate this changing and challenging process.
5231 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, #2 Oakland 3/1, ~1,000 SF, Laundry, Parking, Pets Ok! Available Now! $2,800/ Month New Flooring! Come home to this quintessential North Oakland/ Temescal Fourplex Apartment, originally built in 1924, this building has it all and so much original charm too! 4 blocks from Temescal Square shopping, you are a quick 5-minute drive away from downtown, Uptown and next door to Grand Lake and Piedmont Avenue. This location is a commuter’s dream! This apartment is three-bedrooms, one bathroom, street facing SECOND FLOOR ~1,000 Square Feet of space where you can relax and enjoy all that Oakland has to offer. Private Back Deck is perfect for Sunday coffee, BBQ’s, Entertaining or morning yoga sessions. 5231 MLK Jr. Way is a 4-unit residential apartment complex. The entire building gets great northeastern Sun exposure. The newly updated unit has a stainless-steel refrigerator, gas stove and brand new laminate flooring throughout with plenty of cabinetry, countertop space and granite countertops. Coin-Op & App Laundry in the Laundry room off the side driveway. The property is centrally located between Lake Merritt, Chinatown and Downtown Oakland. Oakland’s arts & entertainment district, is less than 10 minutes away and features The Fox and Paramount Theaters and a bevy of Oakland’s most popular restaurants, bars & cafes. Here are a few more features of this lovely home: • Bright and airy large living/ combo dining room • Functional kitchen with newer appliances, Gas stove! • Extra Large Deck off the Kitchen • 1 car off-street parking space included with the rental price • Cable ready • Laundry On Site off driveway with Coin and App access • Easy access to highways 24/580/880/80 TERMS: $2,800/ Month $2,800/ Security Deposit 1 year lease term or longer if desired Tenant pays PG and E and Internet. Owner pays for Water, Trash, Gardening and Maintenance. NOT Furnished/ NO Smoking Pets considered on a case-by-case basis with additional security deposit depending on weight. Fully refundable. $40 Non-refundable rental application fee per applicant over 18 years old. Prospective tenants must have a ***700 FICO Score*** and make ***2.5x the monthly rental amount in provable income***. Applicants with credit scores in the 500’s will NOT be considered as policy. Co-signers will be accepted if your score falls between 620-680. Your Co-signer must have a 720 Fico score and make 5x the rent in income. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please reach out to agent with questions before you apply if you’re unsure. Please contact Rachael Kemper of Leasing Pros Oakland by phone or text to schedule a viewing appointment. DRE # Zero Two 210 9 Two 7. Leasing Pros Oakland dot com ***Please note that all showings are by appointment only. Most showings are multiple party showings while inside the unit. We ask that you keep a safe 6-foot distance from others outside your party. Please wear a mask if you are comfortable. If you are uncomfortable viewing with others in the unit, you may request to go last and tour the unit alone. Thank you for your patience while we continue to navigate this changing and challenging process.
5231 Martin Luther King Jr Way is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94609 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified attendance zone.
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
Microwave
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Disposal
Freezer
Highlights
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Model Details
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Broker Fee$0
- Dogs Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Parking
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Details
Utilities Included
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Water
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Trash Removal
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Sewer
Property Information
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Built in 1934
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4 units
Contact
- Listed by Rachael Kemper
- Phone Number
- Contact
Santa Fe is a small, residential neighborhood with a lot of heart. Colorful wall murals, churches, and sweet treats abound in Santa Fe. There are many options for satisfying your sweet tooth at local shops in Santa Fe including Marley’s Treats, It’s All Good Bakery, and Lois the Pie Queen. Santa Fe is also home to Temescal Creek Park and the Temescal Community Garden, for more opportunities to engage in outdoor activities.
Convenient to major highways in addition to multiple bus routes and BART stations, getting around from Santa Fe is easy. Travel plans are easily executed from Santa Fe too, with access to both Oakland International and San Francisco International Airports.
Learn more about living in Santa FeColleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi | |
Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
Drive: | 12 min | 3.8 mi |

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Transportation options available in Oakland include Ashby Station, located 1.3 miles from 5231 Martin Luther King Jr Way Unit 2. 5231 Martin Luther King Jr Way Unit 2 is near Metro Oakland International, located 12.0 miles or 18 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 22.5 miles or 34 minutes away.
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.3 mi |
Drive: | 16 min | 10.1 mi | |
Drive: | 16 min | 10.1 mi |
Airports | Distance | ||
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Airports | Distance | ||
Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 18 min | 12.0 mi |
San Francisco International
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Drive: | 34 min | 22.5 mi |
Time and distance from 5231 Martin Luther King Jr Way Unit 2.
Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
Willard Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
Temescal Regional Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
Morcom Rose Garden
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
People's Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
San Francisco Bay Trail (at Emeryville)
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
Hospitals | Distance | ||
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Hospitals | Distance | ||
Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi | |
Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
Military Bases | Distance | ||
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Military Bases | Distance | ||
Drive: | 13 min | 5.4 mi | |
Drive: | 14 min | 6.5 mi |
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
- Grill
- Deck
5231 Martin Luther King Jr Way Unit 2 Photos
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