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Classic Eichler Home For Sale In Oakland Hills at 8010 Shay Drive

One of the most popular of the mid-Century " California Modern" homes is the Eichler home.  This very spacious home, at 8010 Shay Drive in Oakland, represents the core concept of the Eichler design-- bring the "outside in".  Designed by acclaimed architect A. Quincy Jones in 1965, this version is referred to as the "Double A" style, and, as such, was one the most popular of the Eichler styles that was developed.

 It offers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a gracefully designed swimming pool.  

One of the most popular features of the Eichler design was the welcoming front atrium, which was usually open to the outside, and around which all the other rooms of the homes were arrayed.  

As you enter the home from the atrium, you are greeted by the…

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Inviting Montclair Hills Home Priced at $895,000 at 2177 Arrowhead Drive

Located in the Tahoe like atmosphere of the Montclair hills, at 2177 Arrowhead Drive in Oakland, this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers an unexpected treat.  While you might expect a more rustic atmosphere, instead you are welcomed by soaring ceilings, and a dramatic open floor plan.  Here is a  home where the term "walls of glass" truly applies.

Designed by Tom Lowe, this home is dedicated to creating the perfect balance of gracious indoor/outdoor living.  Light flows in from multiple windows, adding to the dramatic ambiance of each room in the home.  As seen below, the handsome beamed ceiling and dramatic fireplace, and hardwood floors adds irresistible appeal to the living room.  

The updated kitchen, just adjacent to the…

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Oakland Hills Mediterranean View Home Now Available At 6601 Elverton Drive

This dramatically designed Oakland hills home at 6601 Elverton Drive, takes advantage of every opportunity to incorporate these stunning views above into your daily living.  Patios, balconies, and large windows bring the outside in for you to enjoy any hour of the day.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths in a huge 4142 +/- sf of space.

An example is the living room shown here.  In addition to the oak hardwood floors, high ceilings, and handsome central fireplace, there are spacious windows, and doors leading out to an inviting view balcony.  It is certainly an excellent way to entertain guests, or spend a pleasant afternoon enjoying the panoramas below.

The adjacent dining room's entrance features two very handsome entry…

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Huge House at 11270 Lochard in Oakland-Mystery Solved

You can't have spent time in the Oakland hills in the last few years, and not wondered about this very large home at 11270 Lochard in Oakland's Chabot Highlands neighborhood.  Just south of Knowland Park and the Oakland Zoo, and above Highway 580, it does attract attention.  For those of you who want to know more, I offer the details.

First of all, it is currently off the market.  It is an approximately 19,000 sf contemporary style home that was begun in 2013, and needs completing.  It is built on an about an acre of land, and boasts city and SF Bay views.  

It does certainly have "good bones"  Note the stunning interior design of the ceilings.

The graceful flow of the home's architecture is reflected in the proposed staircases.

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Stunning Oakland Hills View Home At 14030 Broadway Terrace

If you have ever wanted a dramatic Bay area view home, this captivating winner located at 14030 Broadway Terrace in the Montclair hills of  Oakland, should more than fit your needs. Almost every room in the 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home has a view of the SF Bay and Oakland panorama.   

This home underwent a complete renovation in 2016.  It has two new firelplaces, new flooring, windows, and paint.  Of special note is 16 feet of Fleetwood sliding glass doors to offer these irresistible views, as seen below in the living room and dining room.  

An additional desirable upgrade has been the kitchen.  This all new kitchen incorporates quartz counters, stainless appliances, and a wine refrigerator.  

The home features four bedrooms.…

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Montclair Luxury Homes For Sale in January

Sit On Top Of The Bay, & Enjoy A View Like No O...

$2,189,000

• 3 Beds
 
• 3½ Baths
 
• 3,620 SqFt

Oakland, CA

Sit On Top Of The Bay, & Enjoy A View Like No Other - See 5 Bridges, Completely Unobstructed! Bra...

Brand New Custom Home With 4 Bedrooms And 4 1/2...

$1,995,000

• 4 Beds
 
• 4½ Baths
 
• 4,000 SqFt

Oakland, CA

Brand New Custom Home With 4 Bedrooms And 4 1/2 Baths. Open Floor Plan With Kitchen To Family Ro...

Stunning Contemporary Home With Breathtaking Ci...

$1,995,000

• 4 Beds
 
• 3½ Baths
 
• 3,437 SqFt

Oakland, CA

Stunning Contemporary Home With Breathtaking City…

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Buying Jack London Square Condominiums-Consider Your Varied Choices

Over the last decade, Oakland residents have seen a dedicated commitment to the growth and redevelopment of the Jack London Square neighborhood.  Imaginative and steady recovery of the area has created exciting new living spaces, as illustrated above.  Whether you are looking for condos or lofts, there are competitively priced homes available.  Whether you are a brand new buyer coming into the market for the first time, or a buyer stepping down into a smaller living space after selling your larger home, there are options to consider. Additionally, more growth is on the way just a bit further south, with the building of the eagerly awaited Brooklyn Basin project.  Current available examples to consider would include those at 288 3rd Street, and 222…

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Adams Point Oakland: Lake Merritt, Grand Avenue & Central Oakland Living

Oakland’s Adams Point neighborhood sits above scenic Lake Merritt and offers one of the most convenient central locations in Oakland. For buyers who want access to the lake, downtown Oakland, neighborhood restaurants, shopping, transit, and local amenities, Adams Point is an area worth understanding closely.

The neighborhood is just a short distance from downtown Oakland, the Oakland Museum of California, Lake Merritt, Grand Avenue, Lakeshore Avenue, and the Grand Lake district. Residents can enjoy coffee shops, restaurants, local services, the Grand Lake Farmers Market, and the classic Grand Lake Theatre without feeling removed from the center of the city.

Adams Point also offers practical commute access. Nearby Highway 580 provides routes…

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Oakland's Glenview District-Charming and Vital

 The Glenview neighborhood is a cozy collection of stores, restaurants, and shops, and highlights what a neighborhood should be. Based around Park Boulevard, and once a stop for the earlier commuter Key Line that ran up to the hills, it reflects its era.  As you can see from the above pictures, there is a strong Art Deco and Spanish stucco influence in the homes and school.  Many tree lined streets and spacious back yards, when combined with innovative architectural designs, invite varied choices for home buyers.  Nearby Oakmore and Trestle Glen neighborhoods continue much of this theme.  

It is centrally located between Highways 13 and 580, which allows an excellent commute to downtown Oakland, San Francisco, or…

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Pricing Your Oakland Home For Sale

When it comes time to consider selling your Oakland or Piedmont home, it is important to have a realistic and competitive price to attract interested buyers.  Nothing is more disturbing to sellers than to have their home sit on the market for weeks and weeks because it is improperly priced.  

1. Gather Facts To Help You Decide-- Even before you contact me as your selling agent, you should search the many real estate websites available to you to get a sense of what homes like yours are selling for.  Compare your home realistically to others in your neighborhood. 

2. Contact Me About A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)--Here is where I, as your real estate agent will help you come to some serious decisions.  I will assist you in comparing the…

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