16640 Los Banos Street, San Leandro, California 94578

$997,000

Property Type

Residential

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

4

Square Feet

1,425 sqft

City

San Leandro

Status

Active

RARE OPPORTUNITY WITH FLEXIBLE LIVING, OUTDOOR SPACE & A 2.5% ASSUMABLE VA LOAN! This move-in-ready property offers much more than the numbers suggest. The 1,425-SF main residence features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, PLUS two separate finished studio spaces (approx. 365 SF and 216 SF 2006 SF Total), each with a full bath, kitchenette and mini-split HVAC ideal for guests, extended family, offices or flexible uses. The larger studio has a successful history of short-term rental use; the smaller has been used as a long-term rental. Buyer to investigate permitted uses. Even more exceptional: a FULLY ASSUMABLE VA LOAN with an approximate $497,000 balance at just 2.5% offering a qualified buyer potential savings of approximately $1,150 per month compared with current financing. The main home blends mid-century character with updates, including PPA solar, LED lighting, tankless water heater and EV hookup. The dine-in kitchen features quartz counters, updated cabinetry, stainless appliances and a walk-in pantry. Upstairs, the loft bedroom with half bath opens to a rooftop balcony overlooking the gardens and East Bay. The 7,500-sf property offers drought-tolerant landscaping, mature fruit trees, parking and entertaining areas, plus a 1,400+ sf vista terrace with sweeping views.