The Nelidov House

IN 1958:

• Ella Fitzgerald sings the Irving Berlin Song Book

• The birth of NASA

• “Life with Archie” comic debuted

• Wham-O released the Hula Hoop

That same year, Sylvia and George Nelidov purchased and combined two lots. In a found letter, George wrote that he saw the combination of these two lots as his contribution to maintaining the uncluttered, almost rural look-and-feel of this tranquil little cul-de-sac surrounded by the burgeoning city of Oakland. The Nelidovs had a home designed and built, and 3401 Noyo was born.

Fast forward to 2018. Walk up the stringer front stairs and enter the carved turquoise painted front door at dusk. The glowing light behind the pegboard valance and the sparkle from the city lights and Bay below is a breathtaking welcome home. The radiance of the original amber glass lights, handsome cinder block wall with double-sided fireplace and view from the triangular and picture windows will please the homeowner who covets modernist design.

It’s easy to imagine what life was like at 3401 Noyo mid-1900s. The Nelidovs enjoyed relaxing with their cocktails of choice (Mai Tais and vodka martinis, always shaken, never stirred) while taking in the sounds of classic jazz. This dapper home is on the market for the very first time... imagine being only the second owner to call this mid-century treasure home!

2,226 sq.ft. lot per appraisal
10,742 sq.ft. lot per public record
3 bedrooms on the same level
2.5 bathrooms
Double-sided fireplace
Updated kitchen with new (2017-2018) quartz counters, crackle glazed subway tiles, Elkay sink, Grohe faucet,
induction cooktop, refrigerator, and dishwasher
Refinished hardwood floors (2017)
Vintage mid-century lights, (per seller) and new (2017) West Elm dining room chandelier
Rumpus room with new (2017) Armstrong vinyl tiles
Large utility room with room for a workshop
Pool (to be restored or removed) complete with a totem pole, built-in heat lamp, and gas-run tiki torches
Triangular windows, pegboard details, globe lights and mod touches throughout
Easy landscaping with hand-selected perennial plants
Views of the South Bay, Bay, and Golden Gate Bridges
Two-car garage with interior access
Live like you are in the woods, but are just a stone’s throw from everywhere you want to be