The varied and wonderful Oakland Neighborhoods.

Splendid brown shingle homes have always been in high demand throughout the Bay area.  Developed as a quality home in Piedmont, Oakland, and most particularly in the Berkeley hills , they offer a simple elegance that is well treasured.

This handsome home, at 557 Crofton Avenue, with its dramatic curb appeal, is located in the Grand Lake area of Oakland between Lakeshore and Grand Avenue, an, as such, is ideally placed close to the many unique shops and restaurants of both streets, Lake Merritt, and the Saturday Farmers Market.  

It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in approximately 2154 sf of living space.  

A classic veranda, with a pergola style roof, awaits guests.  This is  perfect place to relax, chat, and enjoy the lush surrounding…

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This gracious home, ideally located in the desirable Crocker Highlands neighborhood of Oakland at 1453 Barrows Road, is immediately engaging.   Anchored by an long established shade tree that welcomes guests, it features all the elements that make a Mediterranean style home so desirable. 

Its warmly colored stucco walls lead up to the classic red tile roof, while an arched porch, with wrought iron railings and lighting, combines with an iron trimmed window/balcony to complete the entire effect. 

It offers 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in 2447 sf +/- of living space.    

This expansive living room is ideally conceived for entertaining.   It is both gracious and dramatic.  The visual drama of the overhead open beam ceiling that runs the…

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High in the hills above Oakland is this gracious home that offers an ideal location, and soothing hillside views.  Situated at 2824 Burton Drive in the Piedmont Pines neighborhood, it is just moments from Montclair Village, and the many hiking and biking trails of nearby regional parks. 

It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a spacious 2632 sf of living space.  

The living room is immediately impressive.  A dramatic open beam peaked ceiling rises high above, and, in combination with the wall of windows to the right, contributes to the glowing ambiance of this space.  The crisply designed central fireplace will no doubt be the site of many a pleasant evening get together.  

This entire living space, with its impressive expanse,…

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This dramatic Tudor style home has been recently listed at 6273 Ruthland Road.  Located in the gentle hills of Oakland's Montclair neighborhood on a quiet cul de sac, it features sweeping Bay area views and gracious living.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in a generous 2576 +/-sf of living space.  

It is located close to everything the area has to offer. With hiking and biking trails of nearby regional reserves , the shops and restaurants of Montclair, Elmwood and Rockridge, and the proximity to Highways 13 and 24 for easy commuting, this home bears serious consideration.  

The design concept of this home is one that is committed to light and space.   The far walls of the living room are literally walls of glass that provide dramatic…

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This very pleasant home located at 3624 Victor Avenue in the desirable  Redwood Heights neighborhood of Oakland, has impressive curb appeal.   Set well back off the street, it features an expansive driveway that is complimented with an adjacent raised garden space.  

A  pair of gracefully arched windows anchor the front of the home.  Below them, each side of the garage is ornamented with a  pair of classically styled pillars, which are replicated again in sets of four,  supporting the spacious covered porch. 

The home offers 3 bedrooms, and 2 1/2 bathrooms, in 1601 sf of living space. 

This warm and welcoming living room with its softly colored walls, is anchored by a…

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Comfortably settled in among under long established trees and lush greenery, this Monterey Colonial style home is located at 5903 Margarido Drive in Oakland's desirable Upper Rockridge neighborhood. 

It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a very generous 3083 sf +/- of living space.  Perfectly located close to the many shops, restaurants,  and amenities of both Rockridge, Claremont and Montclair, it is also close to commute access for both Oakland, San Francisco, and Contra Costa County. 


The view of this distinctive patio area reflects many of the characteristics so valued in this style of home.  This private patio, designed for gracious living and relaxation, is equally suitable for entertaining when hosting parties and special…

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2311 7th Avenue: An Ivy Hill Home With a Unique Oakland History

Mediterranean-style home at 2311 7th Avenue in Oakland's Ivy Hill neighborhood

Some Oakland homes stand out not only because of their architecture, but because of the stories connected to them. 2311 7th Avenue in Oakland's Ivy Hill neighborhood is one of those properties. This Mediterranean-style residence combines distinctive period character with extensive interior updates, generous living spaces and a fascinating connection to the history of Mother's Cookies, one of Oakland's best-known former businesses.

When the property came to market in 2021, it was presented as a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home with approximately 2,705 square feet. Its location in Ivy Hill also places it near Lake Merritt, Grand Avenue, Lakeshore Avenue and convenient access to Interstate…

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This distinctive home at 6207 Westover Drive in the hills above Oakland, is immediately compelling in its size and presentation.  It has  been carefully conceived with the goal of combining the external woodland serenity with the many softly lit interior living spaces.  

The home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in approximately 1984 sf of living space, and has been thoughtfully updated throughout. 

The enormous great room easily provides both living and entertaining  space, and an perfect flow from one to another right out to the expansive view porch. 

Its glowing and welcoming ambiance is created through the use of floor to ceiling windows and doors,  multiple skylights, a high open beamed off white ceiling, and softly colored hardwood…

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This treasured Berkeley hillside home, with its Tudor drama of steeply pitched gabled roofs, sturdy front door and distinctive brick stairs and entry, is the epitome of gracious living.   Located in the Claremont Hills at 178 Hillcrest Road, and just moments from the desirable shops and restaurants of the Elmwood and Rockridge, it offers 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a generous 2642 sf of living space.  

At the base of the steps to the left,  is this delightful patio area that is surrounded by well established trees, plants and flowers that provide a perfect site for a pleasant lunch, or perhaps as a sheltered retreat for reading a book with a favorite cup of tea.  

Stepping inside, one finds this expansive living room that is built…

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Tucked in a pleasant cul de sac in the Crocker Highlands neighborhood of Oakland at 836 Alma Place, is this very desirable Tudor style home.  It has impressive curb appeal with its classic architecture and the gracious patio seating to the right. 

It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in approximately 2115 sf of living space.  It is exceptionally well located-just a short distance from the pleasant shops and restaurants of Dimond, Grand Lake and Montclair, and just a few moments from Highway 580 for effective commuting.   

There is an English country manor appearance to this home.  The sturdy front door, imaginatively trimmed with brick, the steeply pitched roofs, and the varied placement of windows, combined with the distinctive gardens and…

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