My Piedmont and Oakland Real Estate Adventures. History, Architecture and Homes - Bruce Wagg

Elegant Piedmont Home With Pool Just Listed At 6 Requa Place

This stunning poolside home provides gracious living throughout its expansive interior living space, and features lush, well established gardens, and expansive deck space for outdoor enjoyment. 

Located in the heart of Piedmont at 6 Requa Place, it offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a spacious 3595 +/-sf of living space.  

This private entry garden is appointed with an outstanding variety of greenery that includes a lushly maintained lawn, multiple young and old growth trees and bushes, and is further complimented with a large stone patio space.  

Entry into the home reveals this striking living room that is glowing with light.  Its entire interior design is devoted to creating an open and welcoming living space. 

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My November 19th Newsletter | Iconic SF building sells for highest price per sqft! Elon Musk's Mansion is Sold

3 HOMES JUST SOLD! 42 Villanova Drive, Oakland Sold for $1,950,000! 2211 Coloma St, Oakland Sold for $1,025,000! 1558 Mariposa St, Richmond Sold for $785,000! JUST LISTED - Taking Offers on Tuesday! 1903 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley​ Listed at $1,495,000 3817 Buell Street, Oakland Listed at $649,000 Interesting…

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Outstanding Oakland Townhome Now Available At 3817 Buell Street

This crisply colored two story white and grey townhome with attached garage has been completely updated and awaits new homeowners to enjoy all that it has to offer. 

Located in the Laurel District of Oakland at 3817 Buell Street, it features 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in generous 1466 +/- sf of living space.  It is one of four townhomes in a small HOA that have no common walls between them.  

This glowing living room and dining area combination reflects the care that has been taken to create a warm and inviting living space that can be enjoyed by residents, and shared with others.  

An engaging decorative glass design on the front door is the first of the many distinctive features to be seen by guests as they enter the home. 

The…

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My November 12th Newsletter | You won't believe the size of this mega mansion!

CHECK OUT THESE NEW LISTINGS! 1903 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley Listed at $1,495,000 3817 Buell Street, Oakland Listed at $649,000 3601 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland JUST SOLD! Interesting Reads... Sea Ranch in Marin: Modern Glass and Wood Home in Sausalito, CA, Sells for $5M A gorgeous glass-and-wood building perched…

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Stunning Eichler View Home Now Available At 8021 Shay Drive In Oakland

The distinctive exterior lines and imaginative interiors of Eichler homes have always made them a classic architectural concept, and their popularity continues today.   

This hillside view home above is well placed in the Sequoyah neighborhood of Oakland at 8021 Shay Drive, and offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 2121 +/- sf of living space.  

This twin gabled home was designed by architects A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons, and is an impressive sight as it sits on its unique plot of land above the city.  

This dramatic living room is highlighted by a centrally located fireplace that is surrounded on either side by floor to ceiling windows, and a sliding glass door that offer views of the spacious backyard, and its large and inviting…

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My November 5th Newsletter | View the most expensive homes for sale in each state!

42 Villanova Drive, Oakland PENDING With 6 Offers!   3601 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland PENDING 2211 Coloma St, Oakland PENDING Interesting Reads...  From Alabama to Wyoming: The Most Expensive Home for Sale in Every State We canvassed the most expensive homes in these states and 48 others (plus Washington,…

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Striking Montclair Hillside Home For Sale At 6978 Paso Robles Drive

This glowing contemporary styled home in the hills of Oakland, has instant curb appeal.  Nestled in among old growth trees and redwoods, and paired with carefully designed gardens, front and back, it combines a Tahoe like atmosphere with a modern exterior.  Located at 6978 Paso Robles Drive, it features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 1969+/- sf of living space.  

Ideally located just moments from Montclair Village, it has excellent access to Highways 13 and 24 for trips to Oakland, San Francisco or Contra Costa County.  The hiking and biking trails of area regional parks are just uphill.   

The distinctive multi-glass paneled front door opens to reveal a warm and inviting home that is immediately welcoming.  Richly color floors, and the open…

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Dramatic Berkeley Hillside View Home For Sale At 1636 Le Roy Avenue

This ivy trimmed Berkeley Hills home represents all that is distinctive and desirable about homes in this architecturally significant neighborhood.   Located at 1636 Le Roy Avenue in Berkeley, it offers 5 bedrooms and 4/2 bathrooms in a very generous 2924 +/-sf of living space.    

Located on the north side of the University of California campus, it is close to all the many amenities, dining, and shops that Berkeley has to offer.  

The aerial view of the home reveals its its size,  its multiple view balconies, and well established gardens and grounds.  A central tower structure provides views from three different perspectives.  

The panoramic sweep of the scenery below is spectacular.  It covers Marin, The Golden Gate Bridge, San…

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Marvelous Rockridge Hillside View Home Now Available At 5133 Cochrane Avenue

This Spanish Revival style home, with its many marvelous living concepts, was designed by architect Anna Maria Celona, and offers a creative and imaginative living space that is further enhanced with a sweeping Bay area view.  

Located in the desirable Upper Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland at 5133 Cochrane Avenue, it provides 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in an expansive 3529 +/- sf of living space.  

Due to its distinctive hillside location, multi-level porches and balconies have been created to provide views of the panorama below.

This sweeping view of the Bay area below is comprehensive, and stunning.  Included is the Bay Bridge, San Francisco, Oakland, and San Francisco Bay.  

Entrance into the home reveals this inviting…

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Piedmont Showplace Home Now Available At 1614 Lower Grand Avenue

This classically designed Piedmont home, with its dramatic entry archway, distinctive black shuttered windows, and richly colored paired front gardens, makes a stunning first impression. 

 Located at 1614 Lower Grand Avenue, it is close to the favored shops and restaurants of the Grand and Lakeshore shopping districts, while both Rockridge and Montclair Village are just minutes away.  

It is ideally designed for entertaining, but is equally suitable for gracious private living, as will soon be evident.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a very spacious 2435+/- sf of living space.  

Worth noting is that a new roof and structural improvements have been completed to enhance its many other impressive qualities.

The expansive rear…

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