Oakland Neighborhoods 
The varied and wonderful Oakland Neighborhoods.
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My new Julia Morgan listing in Oakland near the Piedmont border--554 Oakland Ave
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at 5:20pm. 168 Views, 1 Comments.
Touches of Julia
Morgan are all over this 1912 home. Built for Charles Sutton, the
property is centrally located between Grand Ave and Piedmont Ave. A
brass chandelier with milky glass lampshades in the hallway rises above
the stained glass encased back entrance. 
The matte green tiled
fireplace with oak mantle in the elevated den is a special touch. On
over a 1/4 acre lot, the grounds have 3 mature palms and many fruit
trees with permitted plans for a 2 bedroom 2 bath maid's house adjacent
to the main home. Zoned R-70, the options are great with this home,
whether a single family home or four units or more, it currently has
four meters. The upstairs attic has been finished with a kitchen and
full bath to take full advantage of the Oakland…
Christmas lights at Oakland's Mormon Temple in Lincoln Heights
Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 5:53pm. 364 Views, 0 Comments.
No matter what your belief or religion, if you have never seen the Christmas light display that Oakland's Mormon Temple puts on, be sure to drop by this season. Although easily seen from many areas of the East Bay, the temple is located at 4770 Lincoln Blvd in Lincoln Heights. Just west of Woodminster, Joaquin Miller Park and Highway 13. I must admit that when I was a kid, I thought that the temple was a castle and a king and queen use to live there. Drop by with your own kids, it is quite a sight.
Green Day's singer puts his Oakland CA mansion on the market for $4.85 Million
Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 10:10pm. 1324 Views, 1 Comments.
Green Day’s frontman, guitarist Billy Joe Armstrong, has just added his Oakland, California estate to the luxury market. The 5 bedroom Mediterranean / Normandy estate was built for Armstrong back in 1998 by architect Mark Becker and features over a half acre lot, pool with pool house and an open floor plan. Located in the Claremont Pines area of Oakland, the mansion has wonderful views for the San Francsico Bay. Boasting lots of unique ironwork, a rough-hewn beamed rotunda and, of course, a music studio, the home also includes a winding brick staircase. The remains of a 1911 'Red Gate' mansion designed by Julia Morgan.
While most of the house has been redecorated, there are a few vestiges of Billie Joes' taste, including a bathroom adjacent to the…
Oakland A's proposed ballpark near Jack London Square
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 at 11:10am. 561 Views, 0 Comments.
KRON reported that the representatives of the Oakland A's, Major League Baseball and Oakland city officials are talking again about where the proposed ballpark might go. Near the base of Market St and Embarcadero West has been proposed because it is close to Jack London Square and the Ferry terminal. I think this is a great site but it remains to be seen if Oakland can ever put a deal like this together, especially in this economy.
Vintage Oakland Film - Alaska Packer's sailing ships and the 'new' Oakland Airport
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 at 12:25am. 661 Views, 0 Comments.
This is the next part of the vintage Oakland real estate developer movie from the 1920's that documents the building of Oakland's 9th St pier and the famous Alaska Packers Fishing Fleet of sailing ships with their big masts. They also show the "new" Oakland airport which cost over a million dollars to built. The lineup of biplanes and old aircraft are great to see.
Oakland real estate film from the 20's and Heinold's Saloon
Saturday, May 30th, 2009 at 2:43pm. 330 Views, 0 Comments.
I found some great vintage footage from the 20's that a real estate developer made of the Oakland area. It was trumpeting all of the great things about the Oakland in regards to shipping and transportation. Oakland had one of the largest train hubs and continues to have one of the largest shipping ports on the west coast. There are some great shots of Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon built in 1883, it looks the same today as it did back then. The name was based upon the fact that Alameda was a 'dry' town. If you were coming or going to Alameda on the ferry, Heinold's was your first and last chance to get a drink. There are also some great shots of the Tribune tower and downtown Oakland as well as the shipping ports that made Oakland famous. I will…
Is That a Problem?
Monday, April 13th, 2009 at 6:41pm. 174 Views, 0 Comments.
There are so many tips about fixing up your home before you put it on the market. You can go as far as hiring a designer to come in and “stage” your house, or have a new front garden installed to increase its curb appeal. With families centered around the kitchen, any new appliances or cabinet door fronts are a welcome addition to a tired format. All this costs money, but surveys have shown that some of this is a wise investment, because your home is more attractive and can command a higher price.
One thing that often gets overlooked is cracks. Cracks can mean a lot of things, and can make people anxious about the condition of the home. A house can look fresh and newly painted, but if cracks-even very small ones- are showing up in the floors, on the…
Doing Your Homework
Friday, April 10th, 2009 at 11:37am. 133 Views, 0 Comments.
“Doing your homework” has a special meaning when buying a house. There is a tendency to focus on the home itself—it's size, it's backyard, the kitchen and family room, etc.. The buyers will concentrate on the number of bedrooms, and baths, and how they can negotiate the best price for the home once they have found the ideal place.
While that is normal, and eminently practical, there is another consideration that often is not fully included in the consideration. That element is the neighborhood. This may seem obvious, and most parents have already checked into the school district and looked up and down their street for any obvious issues for discussion with their agent.
But there is more—the extended neighborhood. That…
Why Choose Oakland?
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 at 6:31pm. 88 Views, 0 Comments.
Actually, the question should be "Why not choose Oakland?". It's central location on the coast makes an ideal departure site for nearby San Francisco or busy San Jose. It is short distance from scenic coastal towns like Monterey or Mendocino, or the nearby wine country of Napa and Sonoma counties.
Looking for your own personal scenic views? 
The hills above Oakland gives you a panoramic view in every direction. The Oakland estuary offers everything from small kayaks to sailboat racing on weeknights, to the bright white Coast Guard cutters making ready for long offshore trips.
Enjoy mountain views? The Claremont and Montclair neighborhoods have streets lined with ecalyptus, pine, manzanita and fir trees, causing you to mistake the area for Lake Tahoe.
Affordable Oakland Real Estate again -- are we near the bottom?
Sunday, March 29th, 2009 at 2:24pm. 107 Views, 0 Comments.
In just a few years Oakland, San Leandro and other East Bay homes have become affordable to many first time home buyers. The median price of Bay Area homes has continued to drop from $720,000 in the spring of 2007 to the current $295,000 median price of homes sold in Feb 2008. The majority of these homes have been REOs(bank owned) and short sale (pre- foreclosure) listings but these have also brought down the price of surrounding owner occupied homes as well. Additional changes in lending practices and the $8000 federal tax credit have also stimulated buying in many neighborhoods. Maxwell Park, Laurel, and Dimond neighborhoods have seen plenty of buyers looking to get into these areas. Some houses are selling for over $200,000 less than they were just…
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