Come tour this wonderful remodel of an exquisite Mediterranean on one of the most desirable streets for Piedmont Homes. All three floors have been remodeled under the guidance of designer William Anderson. This 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home's living room has huge stately fireplace that complements the vaulted ceiling. The master has French doors revealing a terrace with downtown views. The Kitchen has been renovated with doors leading out to a private courtyard with a Bar-b-que for entertaining. The lower level has an additional bedroom that could be used as an au pair quarters. $1,995,000

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Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has deep roots in the East Bay, and over the years his real estate choices have reflected that connection. Long before Green Day became one of the world's best-known rock bands, Armstrong grew up in the East Bay. Even after achieving international fame, he continued to make his home here.

One of the more interesting chapters in that story is the custom home Armstrong built in Piedmont after selling his previous Oakland residence.

The Piedmont house is especially notable because Armstrong once again worked with architect Mark Becker, who had also designed his earlier home in Oakland's Rockridge area. Rather than simply building a large contemporary celebrity mansion, Armstrong and Becker created a house that…

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The U.S. News & World Reports recent rankings of America's best high schools names Piedmont High among the top in the nation for the third year in a row, winning gold medal status. After analyzing 21,000 public schools in collaboration with School Evaluation Services, Piedmont High was ranked among the top 100 in the U.S. at number 73. Honors given to other East Bay schools included Campolindo High in Moraga, Miramonte High in Orinda, and Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy in Oakland, to name a few. Nice to see some good news regarding schools and the quality of education here in the Bay Area!

When buying a home in the East Bay, buyers may need to consider what school district they are buying into. Even buyers with no children may benefit from…

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