Available for July 10, 2010 Occupancy
Lower Apartment Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath Approximately 800 square feet Lower unit with fenced yard features automatic sprinklers, hose bib, exterior lights, electrical outlet, and wood deck, Apartment is beautifully equipped and appointed. $1,100. per month and includes... Free weekly gardening service of your yard Free weekly trash service Free weekly recycling service Free water, and... Free gas to heat the water used in the apartment.  Lower Apartments Feature:   Home Sweet Home is this immaculently clean and beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment with approximately 800 square feet of living area plus a private fenced yard with redwood fencing, lawn and free weekly gardening service.  Neutral colored carpeting over deluxe pad in #2.  Kitchen and bath features near new no-wax vinyl flooring.  Mini blinds and vertical blinds. The apartments are freshly painted in an off-white color throughout. Light fixtures including a polished brass and white 5-paddle fan with 5 lights. Upgraded electrical service and upgraded outlets. And, there are two outlets in the unit for Comcast Broadband (for both TV and Computer). The monthly service is optional and not included in the rent.   Kitchen Features:    G.E. electric range with clock, timer and self-cleaning oven. Full size refrigerator. Dishwasher Full height by 24" wide pantry. No-wax vinyl floor. Near new formica counter tops Near new deep stainless steel sink with new faucet and garbage disposal. Bath Features:    Extra roomy with new cultured marble tub surround Extra large vanity with two cupboards and a large drawer New framless sliding glass doors at tub. Oversized custom vanity with lots of storage. Near new light bar and medicine chest. Neare new no-wax vinyl floor. Near new sink with single-control faucet Window with screen for natural light and ventilation And, there's a small wall heater so you can be toasty-warm when you step from the shower.  Aerial view of Hiddendale (517 and 519) Complex Features:  The name of our little complex is Hiddendale. Hiddendale consists of a rental house at the front of the property and a 6-plex apartment building secluded behind the house and detached garage.  It is located at 517 & 519 Shepherd Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544. The buildings and grounds are well maintained and the landscaping is lovely and tended by our gardeners weekly. We have a covered patio and lawn area near the coin operated laundry room and there are other lawn areas. And, we have very nice tenants who are congenial and courteous. AC Transit Bus stop is within 1/2 block at Manon Avenue where line 77 stops. Schedule Door to laundry room on left of photo. Lawn area and covered patio by laundry room. Most common questions prospective tenants ask... Q)  Will you rent to me if I have good income but bad credit? A)  If you have more bad credit than good credit in most cases we will not rent to you even if you have good income.  The exceptions to this is if there have been extenuating circumstances that caused your credit problems. Q)  I don't have much credit.  Will you rent to me? A)  Possibly.  It will depend on the amount of verifiable income you have and if you have met your credit obligations on time.  We need to see that the credit you have, even if it is just two or three items, have been paid as agreed.  If you had a minor problem it will not disqualify you, depending on what caused the problem. Q)  I was evicted some time ago.  Will you rent to me? A)  No. There are no exceptions or extenuating circumstances that will offset an eviction. Q)  Do you accept Section 8? A)  No.  Q)  I have a pet.  Will you rent to me? A)  Probably if it is small dog or cat and is non-aggressive, has current shots, is a breed known not to have social problems, is kept on leash when outside, not a chewer, etc. Q  I have multiple pets. Will you rent to me? A)  Probably not. Rental Rate and Utilities:  Apartment #2 - middle unit Rent:  The monthly rent is No Vacancy.  We pay for the water used in the unit, gas to heat the water used in the unit, weekly trash service, weekly recycling service - plus we pay for weekly gardening service of the back yard. Security Deposit and Qualifications:   The security deposit is No Vacancy.  The credit and background check is $26.50 per adult. Legal verifiable income. Good references, good rental history and good credit rating are required. If you've had minor  problems with your credit, it doesn't mean you won't necessarily qualify. Pet Policy for all apartments:     The acceptability of a pet (cat or dog) is on a case by case basis and if we accept a pet, there is a separate pet agreement and a pet deposit of $500, which is in addition to the security deposit.  There are certain breeds we do not accept because they are know to be aggressive, including but not limited to Pit Bulls or Pit Bull Mixes.  We are concerned where your dog will be kept when you are not at home?  How often will you leave your dog alone at home?  Has your dog had any obedience training?  Are your dog's shots current? Directions:   Map - From freeway 880 and the San Mateo Bridge (Highway 92) take 880 south one exit to Tennyson Road East. Stay on Tennyson Road (heading toward the hills) to Huntwood Avenue. Turn left on Huntwood and go two long blocks and turn left on Shepherd Avenue. Go down Shepherd about a block and a half, watching for a white wood-rail fence and sign framed by star of Jasmine that reads Hiddendale 517 & 519. Drive down the driveway and you'll see the six plex.  For more information and to see:  Please drive by Hiddendale first and see if you like the way the complex is situated, and if you do, then call Joanne or send her a note on the Contact Joanne form.  Joanne L. Gardiner, Broker, e-PRO Realtor Advantage Realty 3205 Whipple Road Union City, California 94587 (Office is near intersection of Whipple Rd. & Union City Blvd. Map ) Office: (510) 429-4800 Cell phone: (510) 589-4794 San Francisco Bay Area  San Francisco East Bay Real Estate Our primary realty service areas in the San Francisco Bay Area: Hayward, Castro Valley, Fremont, Newark, Niles, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, San Ramon, Sunol, Oakland, Foster City, Burlingame, and San Mateo. The types of real estate in which we specialize are:  single family homes, detached homes, attached homes, duets, condominiums, townhomes, garden homes, PUDs, manufactured homes, mobile homes,  income property, investment property, tri-plexes, four-plexes, apartment property, and special use properties such as churches for sale.	Hiddendale Hiddendale sign at entrance.  The apartments are secluded beyond the house and garage. This small complex, which consists of a house and six apartments, is near Interstate 880, San Mateo Bridge and  BART.   Living Room The living room as seen from the dining area.  Mini blinds are on all windows.   Kitchen Pantry is 24" wide and full height with adjustable shelves and provides tons of storage space. applicances included. Sink is deep stainless steel with delux single control faucet and garbage disposal. G.E. electric range featres self-cleaning oven, clock, timer, interior light and window.  Dining Area The dining area as seen from the living room.  The dual pane sliding glass door leads to deck and private back yard. Close up view of 5 light ceiling fan by Hampton Bay Bathroom Extra large vanity with single control faucet and brilliant lighting.  Shower over tub with single control handle, frameless shower doors for ease of cleaning, cultured marble tub surround, window for natural light and ventillation and an electric wall heater.  Room Measurements The living room: 14' x 15' The kitchen and dining area: 9' 4" x 14' 4" The front bedroom: 9' 10" x 12' 10" The rear bedroom: 9' 4" x 10' Bathroom: 5' x 9' 4"  Private Backyard Yard features double flood lights, hose bib, wood deck, gate, sprinklers on timer and newer redwood fencing. No yard work. Gardeners maintain grass weekly. Map to Hiddendale  Map to 517 & 519 Shepherd Ave.   Rental Application ~ Application ~ Each adult 18 years or older is required to complete a rental application form. Please do not sign the application until you meet with Joanne or Richard. Bring your photo I.D. and $30.00 cash for your credit and background check when you turn in your application.  You can make an appointment by calling 510-429-4800 Rental Application Print out an applicaton form for each proposed resident over age 18.

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