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PENDING!! We got a 2nd chance at this diamond in the rough.
A few weeks ago, my buyers made a great offer on this 1918 brown shingle home in the Lower Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland. Sadly, we came in 2nd out of 27 offers and lost to a cash offer, way over the asking price of $799,000. But the home had some probate issues which delayed the sale and the first buyer backed out. Luckily, we were able to get back in contract and now my buyers are getting excited about bringing this gorgeous home back to its…

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This delightfully conceived home offers a taste of the Mediterranean with its graceful architecture, multiple private patios, arched doorways, and dramatic pair of arched front  windows   Located at 1295 Sunnyhills Road in the Crocker Highlands neighborhood of Oakland, it has 4 bedrooms, and 3 1/2 bathrooms in approximately 3,300 sf of living space.  

One could not ask for a better located home than this one.  Surrounded by equally beautiful homes, it is close to much of what the city has to offer.  Some of the  favorite shopping and dining venues of Lakeshore and Grand  Avenues are close by, and just up the hill is the equally appealing Montclair Village.  Both Highways 580 and Highway 13 are not far, and provide direct routes to downtown…

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This handsome home sits in the hills above Oakland, and provides panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay area from dual balconies, a patio, and from expansive windows throughout the home.   Located at 11 Drury Lane, Berkeley, in the Claremont Hills neighborhood of Oakland, it offers 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms in a very generous 3027+/- sf of living space.  (Note-the mailing address is 11 Drury Lane, Berkeley, but it is a mailing address only) 

It would be hard to find a better placed home.  Situated above both Berkeley and Oakland, it is close to all that makes the area unique.  The favorite shops and restaurants of Elmwood, Rockridge and Montclair are just moments away. The nearby hills are perfect for hiking and walking, and UC Berkeley is close…

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2021 is starting out as a huge year for my business. I have listings coming up in Oakland, Piedmont, Castro Valley and Livermore. My buyers are looking in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and San Mateo at the moment. The market is very competitive; one a home in Hayward received 45 offers last week. Not every house is like that but it gives you an idea about demand. Give me a ring if you have any questions about the market in your neighborhood. I would love to catch up!   ~Bruce
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This sweeping view of the Bay area is one that is available from the upper yard of the home at 4240 Harbor View Avenue in Oakland's Redwood Heights neighborhood.  It is one that is highly desirable, and provides an ever changing visual experience as the time of day and seasons change. The home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bedrooms in approximately 1765 sf of living space. 

Ideally located, the residence is close to the shops and restaurants of Montclair Village, and just moments from the confluence of Highways 13 and 580, furnishing easy transportation south to Castro Valley and the Tri Valley area, or north to Oakland and Berkeley.  Just above the home are the the hiking and biking trails of Roberts Regional Park, and both the  Chabot Science…

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This iconic Art Deco style building, The Bellevue-Staten, has been an architectural classic at the shores of Oakland's Lake Merritt since 1929.  Always considered elegant and desirable, it now offers a unique opportunity for those who have wanted to live here--a twelfth story penthouse condominium that features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 2011 sf of living space.   

The penthouse space is located on a corner of the building, and as such, offers a 360 degree view of the lake, and much of Oakland and the hills above, providing dramatic views, no matter what the time or season of the year.  

A reverse perspective reveals the pleasant walking/jogging path around the lake's three mile shoreline, the lush green lawns and trees, and moments…

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This handsome waterfront home is located at 94 Kilkenny Place in the Woodbridge Bay section of Alameda's Harbor Bay Isle.  While it might appear that it to be found at a pleasant recreational resort, it is just moments from central Alameda.  It is spacious and inviting, and offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in  2550+/- square feet of living space.  

Perfectly placed, it is not far from the many popular shops and restaurants in Alameda, with freeway access to both Oakland and San Francisco available minutes away. For recreational opportunities, the residence is surrounded by jogging and bicycling paths along the Isle's waterfront stunning views. A  public 18 hole golf course is close by. 

An expansive back yard provides generous space for…

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This handsome gateway, with its overarching pergola, and clever mini Dutch door pairing, is unique, and reflects the design imagination that will be seen throughout the house and gardens.  Located at 4415 Saint Andrews Road in the Sequoyah neighborhood of Oakland, it offers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms in approximately 1840 sf of living space.  

The home is ideally situated in the hills above Oakland, and not far from the shops and restaurants of Montclair Village.  Just  a short trip to nearby Highways 13 and 580 provides rapid access to Rockridge, Berkeley, Oakland, and on to San Francisco.  The hills above offer numerous hiking and biking trails, and the Chabot Science Center and Knowland Park Zoo just moments away.  

The walkway to the…

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This striking home, located at 22 Roble Road, with its impressive presence and remarkable history, been a part of Berkeley's growth and unique architectural development since its construction in 1925.  It was one of the many distinctive homes that was created in the Claremont area of the Berkeley hills under the careful eye of Duncan McDuffie, who made it his home, and entertained here for many years in his role as a real estate developer in partnership with Joseph Mason, creating the Mason McDuffie Real Estate Firm.  

The home was designed by Willis Polk, a prominent architect in the Bay area who also designed many of the buildings in downtown Piedmont.  The grounds and gardens were created by the world renown Olmstead Brothers.  Because of this…

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In a January 13th Los Angeles Magazine article, writer Gwynedd Stuart reported on the building of what will be a spec mansion of 105,000 square feet in the Bel-Air section of Los Angeles that is being referred to as "the One" by its developer Nile Niami.    She reveals that its price is rumored to be a stunning $340 million dollars  and said that Naimi, a mega mansion developer, had set out almost 10 years ago with a goal "to build the most expensive house in the urban world."  

As it stands now, the mansion is on its way to being among the top three largest homes in America, with the first being Oheka Castle in New York at 109,000 square feet, and Delaware's Winterhur, at 96,000 square feet.  It was designed by architect Paul…

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