Growing Up at 235 Highland Avenue in Piedmont

Growing Up at 235 Highland Avenue in Piedmont

First time on the market in over 50 years, 235 Highland Avenue is more than a classic Tudor Revival home — it is a property deeply connected to the traditions, walkability, and community life that continue to define Piedmont today.

Located prominently at the corner of Highland Avenue and Oakland Avenue, directly across from Havens Elementary School, the home has been part of the same family since 1972. Over the decades, it became more than simply a place to live. It became the backdrop for friendships, traditions, neighborhood gatherings, and everyday routines that continue to shape how the family remembers growing up in Piedmont.

A Childhood Centered Around Community

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Cupertino Vallco Redevelopment Update | The Rise Housing Project

Cupertino’s Vallco Redevelopment (“The Rise”) Takes a Major Turn — What It Means for Bay Area Housing

Cupertino’s long-anticipated redevelopment of the former Vallco Mall site, now known as The Rise, has taken a major turn. What was once positioned as one of the South Bay’s most important housing projects is now moving forward with a significantly smaller affordable housing component than many expected.

For buyers, investors, and anyone watching Silicon Valley development, this is more than a planning update. It is a real-world example of how difficult it has become to build large-scale housing in the Bay Area, especially when rising costs, delays, and political friction collide.

What Is The Rise in Cupertino?

The Rise is the…

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232 Affordable Homes at Town Square West Cupertino | Bruce Wagg

232 Affordable Homes Moving Forward at Town Square West in Cupertino (The Rise at Vallco Update)

There is major progress at The Rise at Town Square West, the long-anticipated redevelopment of the former Vallco Mall site in Cupertino.

A construction permit application has officially been submitted for the first residential building — and it will be 100% deed-restricted affordable housing

This clears the way for 232 new affordable homes to begin construction before the end of 2026.

The project is being delivered through a partnership between Sand Hill Property Company and nonprofit developer Eden Housing, a longtime leader in high-quality affordable communities across Silicon Valley.

What Is Being Built at Town Square…

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Cupertino Condos for Sale: The Rise at Town Square West Development Update

The Rise at Town Square West: What It Means for Cupertino Real Estate & Condos for Sale

The Cupertino real estate market continues to evolve as The Rise at Town Square West officially moves forward with 232 new homes. The first building permits have now been filed, marking a major milestone in the long-anticipated redevelopment of the former Vallco Mall site.

For buyers searching Cupertino condos for sale or tracking new construction in Cupertino, this is one of the most important projects in the city.

What Is The Rise at Town Square West in Cupertino?

The Rise is the residential component of Town Square West, a transformative mixed-use development in the heart of Cupertino. Developed by Sand Hill…

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The Rise at Vallco: Cupertino’s Largest New Housing Development Launches Town Square West

Update – March 2026: A construction permit application has now been submitted for 232 affordable homes at Town Square West, marking the first residential building tied to The Rise redevelopment. Cupertino is entering a new chapter of residential and mixed-use development, The Rise, the city’s largest redevelopment project, has announced updated plans for its first major vertical construction phase: Town Square West. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the first homes and amenities expected to be delivered by 2028. Located on the former Vallco Mall site, this long-anticipated project represents one of the most significant housing and community investments in Silicon Valley history—and it will have lasting implications for Cupertino home…

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Spacious Crestmont Hillside View Home Now Available At 4230 Terrabella Way

This handsome hillside home sits high in the Crestmont neighborhood of Oakland at 4230 Terrabella Way.  It is especially well located, with a large variety of shopping and dining opportunities just moments away, including nearby Montclair Village.   

Just up the hill are redwood groves, public picnic grounds, and a wide variety bike and hiking trails.  

It offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a generous 2806sf of living space.  

The hills of Oakland offer some of the most impressive and dramatic views of the Bay area.  Whether they are daytime or evening views, the experience and enjoyment is always memorable.

This home is situated in such a way that the entire mid-Oakland to the South Bay area is visible.

The home is especially…

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Well Placed Oakland Office Complex For Sale At 651 Thomas L. Berkley Way

This handsome brick and glass building awaits new tenants to appreciate its crisp and clean exterior and interior ambiance.  Located at 651 Thomas L. Berkley Way in Oakland, it is exceptionally well placed between W. Grand Avenue and Uptown Oakland.  

It is transit friendly--just minutes from the 19th Street Bart Station, it offers easy access to Highway 580, and the surrounding businesses offer a pleasant variety of dining and shopping.  

A side view reveals a perfect combination of rich brick trim with a thoughtfully created combination of windows that capture light from every level and facing.  

This is a large two story building offering 9895 sf of space, two bathrooms, and a rear roll up door for receiving deliveries.  

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Well Priced Montclair Home For Sale At 6258 Crown Avenue

This handsome hillside home is located among lush gardens and sheltering trees in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood at 6258 Crown Avenue. 

As with so many locations in Montclair, there is a special Tahoe like atmosphere that surrounds one, yet the village of Montclair and surrounding cities are just moments away.   

The home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in 2013 sf of living space, and is being offered for sale for a well priced $649,000.  

This light filled living room and dining room combination represents two of the best features for a desirable home-warm and relaxing, but spacious enough for easy entertaining.  

The view, seen here, truly represents the design concept of the home's central living space.  There is a well…

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Captivating Hillside Home Now Available At 5966 Glenarms Drive

This stunning two storied home, located at 5966 Glenarms Drive in the Oakland hills, has been carefully designed to capture light and beauty from virtually every source.  This has created a dramatic and innovative way to enjoy this indoor/outdoor living experience.  

High vaulted ceilings, walls of multipaned windows, and sliding glass doors all play a role in creating this effect. Even more pleasing is that  these the doors open out onto a beautiful, and well conceived garden 

In addition, the house offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in 2519 sf of living space.

Located in Montclair close to the Oakland/Berkeley border, it is just moments from Montclair Village, Rockridge, Berkeley, and Highways 13 and 24 for easy access to Oakland or Contra Costa…

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Gleaming Montclair Hillside Home For Sale At 2861 Chelsea Drive

This luminous Oakland hillside home is truly stunning.  It manages to capture all the light, beauty and scenery of the world around it, and makes living there a daily, and ever changing, experience.  

The design of the home is one that is perfect for day to day living, with everything oriented around space and comfort, yet its especially generous size is ideal for entertaining at any of its three levels.   

The white walls and lightly colored ceiling capture, and reflect, the sunlight that flows in from the far floor to ceiling windows, and a gleaming fireplace awaits to offer warmth and beauty on cooler days.   

Located at 2861 Chelsea Drive in Montclair,  it offers 5 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms in an expansive 3709 sf of living space.  

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