This handsome Tudor style home, located at 12 Van Sicklen Place in Oakland has impressive curb appeal, with a touch of English country manor in is construction.  Its steeply pitched and overlapping roofs, and sturdy front door reflect its historic  architectural roots, and the rich green of the grass and plantings add softness and charm.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a very generous 3097 sf +/- of living space.  

Crocker Highlands is one of the best located neighborhoods in the city.   The many shops, restaurants and recreational activities that surround nearby Grand and Lakeshore Avenues include the Grand Lake Farmers Market, the classic Grand Lake Theater ((closed now for Covid), Lakeside Park, and Children's Fairyland. Jogging and…

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Time to go Wine Tasting again in Napa
 
 
GOING WINE TASTING is one of the great Bay Area pastimes. Visiting a winery here is a chance to experience so many of the features that make this region special: the land’s natural beauty, a rich tradition of artisanal craftsmanship and a deep, abiding love for eating and drinking deliciously.
 
 
 
Kasper's Hot Dogs with a C or a K  Do you know the Difference?
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This stunning patio view of the San Francisco Bay is found at a hillside home high atop the Berkeley hills at 6 Harvard Circle.  It is a perfect retreat on a pleasant evening when viewing a dramatic sunset, and is large enough to share the beauty and dramatic panorama with friends on a sunny afternoon.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a generous 2448 sf of living space.  

Located on a quiet cul de sac, it is just below the hiking and biking trails of Tilden Park, and just a short distance from the Lawrence Hall of Science, the University of California, and all the delightful dining and shopping that characterizes North Berkeley.  NOTE:  An adjacent vacant lot on Avenida Drive is included with the purchase of the home.  

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40 offers on this house! 2 bed 1 bath - under 900 sq ft
 
This market is far from slowing down and buyers are in fierce competition on almost every home in the SF Bay Area. This small home in the Millsmont area of Oakland is a perfect example. Listed at $575,000 (a teaser price obviously) it garnered 40 offers and I was told the winning offer was over $800,000. Thinking of selling? Now would be a good time until interest rates start creeping up.
 
 
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