The varied and wonderful Oakland Neighborhoods.

This outstanding Crocker Highlands home located at 843 Grosvenor Place, has a combination of features that make it immediately appealing.  It is set back on a large front lawn that imaginatively combines graceful shade trees and mature greenery.

It  has a beautiful facade that features a subtly bowed set of five front windows, and a handsome arched entryway.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in 2621 +/- sf of living space. 

 Worth noting is that has had $110,000 of work done in recent updating, adding yet more value to its already initial appeal.  

An engaging front door opens to invite guests into this home's comfortable charm.   Richly colored hardwood floors combine with the crisp off white walls and the stairs to enhance the…

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This charming bungalow home, located in the gently rolling hills of Oakland's Maxwell Park neighborhood at 3106 Rawson Street, offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, AND a very desirable 1 bedroom and  1 bathroom legal 1iving unit at the lower level.  

A large picture window invites in the softly colored outdoor light, bringing warmth and charm to this living room.  A handsome fireplace enhances the space providing a mantel that invites displays of favorite art, or collectibles.  

The sunlight from pair of windows on either side of the fireplace highlights the pleasant golden color of the hardwood floors that are seen here, and throughout the house.  

A reverse perspective shows the full living room and adjacent dining room.  Homes of this…

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This stunning classic Art Deco home is available for sale at 8 El Carmello Circle in Oakland's Redwood Heights neighborhood.   For those who cherish this distinctive architectural style, this home becomes a perfect choice.    

It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a pleasant 2006 +/- sf of living space, and has outstanding curb appeal. 

Ideally located, it is just moments from all the restaurant and shopping opportunities of Montclair Village, and close to the hiking and biking trails off Redwood Road.  Nearby Highways 13 and 580 provide efficient routes to Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco and Contra Costa County.  

It is easy to understand the appeal of this impressive home.  It has all the features that make this residence a unique…

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This spectacular image is the representation of the completion of Oakland's Brooklyn's Basin that will be located on the city's waterfront next to Jack London Square.

Bringing new life and excitement to the city, the development will include the following:

a. Thirteen Buildings of Residential Housing -both high and low rise-for a total of 3100 units. 

b. Sixty to seventy percent of these units will be homes for sale, and be a mix of condominiums, live work loft spaces, townhouses, and luxury condos.  

c. Thirty of the sites 65 acres will provide a mix of retail shops and restaurants that will be combined with delightful public parks and walkways for both residents and visitors to enjoy.  To add to the waterside charm, there will be 200…

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This captivating hillside home is located in the Oakland hills above Montclair Village at 6194 Mazuela Drive.  It makes an commanding first impression with its imaginative multi-level dormers, dual garages for ease of parking, and the subtly colored front pavers.  

It offers 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in a very generous 3425 sf +/- of living space.  

This handsome entry way, with its graceful front arch, incorporates the subtle greys and whites of the exterior of the home, and combines them with an impressive wood paneled  front door for color contrast.  

Guests entering the home are immediately welcomed into this exceptional living room whose whole purpose is to capture the drama and beauty of  hillside living.  Surrounded by two…

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This glowing living room, with its floor to ceiling windows and doors, provides a sweeping 24 hour panorama of the San Francisco Bay area below, and is immediately captivating.  Located in the Montclair hills of Oakland at 6801 Armour Drive, it offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in 1929 +/- sf of living space.  

A gracious living room is anchored by darker colored fireplace that contrasts perfectly with the softly colored off white walls, and the golden color from the open beamed ceiling overhead.  

Two large doors open at the left of the living room to invite one outside to experience the dramatic panoramic view from the extraordinary deck space pictured below.   

This substantial outdoor deck space, with its large sheltering…

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This Oakland hills home, with its dramatic street presence, is located at 4262 Terrabella Way in the popular Redwood Heights neighborhood, and is perfectly placed for access to efficient transportation, outstanding shopping, and multiple recreational opportunities.   

  Just moments from the shops and restaurants of Montclair Village and the Lincoln Square Shopping Center, there is easy access to both Highways 13 and 580 for travel to Oakland, Berkeley and Contra Costa County.  The many hiking and walking trails of Redwood Regional Park are close by off nearby Redwood Road. 

The home offers 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms in a very expansive 4100 sf +/- of living space.   

This expansive great room is ideally suited to gracious living. …

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This handsome home, located at 5970 Ostrander Road in the Upper Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, has stunning curb appeal.  Lush green grass, and well established trees and greenery compliment this tall multi story gem with its imaginative front balconies.

It offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a very generous 2724 sf +/- of living space.  Ideally placed, it is just moments from College Avenue, Berkeley's Elmwood neighborhood, and rapid access to Highways 24 and 13 and 580 for efficient commuting in any direction.  

The home's rear garden reflects the imagination and dedication that created this private retreat among a stunning array of greenery, shrubbery, plants and impressive trees on an 11,000 sq. ft. lot 

A central waterfall at…

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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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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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