Found 35 blog entries tagged as Oakland Montclair Homes for Sale.

This impressive hillside home is located in the Montclair neighborhood of Oakland at 5820 Snake Road.  As with all mid century modern homes, it presents a dramatic first appearance, yet it settles in comfortably among the trees and grounds that surround the home.  

Designed by renowned architect Leon Meyer, it offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in 1542 +/- sf of living space.   

This home is beautifully adapted to its natural surroundings.  It is enveloped by the beauty of the well established surrounding trees, gardens and greenery, and seems to capture it again, once one enters inside. 

The front door entryway begins to give a taste of the unique architectural concept that this home represents.  The large entryway is enhanced with…

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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 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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This remarkable sweeping view is available 24 hours a day, year round, from a stunning home at located at 42 Villanova Drive in the  Montclair neighborhood of Oakland.  Included in the panorama is Mt. Tamalpais, both the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay, and the cities of San Francisco and Oakland.  The home offers 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, in approximately 3607 sf of living space.  

Worth noting is that the house has an upper 3 bedroom level, and 2 additional one bedroom living units below.  

While it might seem remote from all below, it is in fact close to everything that the Oakland hills can provide.  Just above Skyline Boulevard, and adjacent to the Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve, the house's location is close to the many…

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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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 While the  current housing market in Piedmont and Oakland will slow a bit for the holiday season, many more homes will soon be coming on the market, and desirable homes will be snapped up quickly.  

It is important that you have an efficient plan to be able to move ahead quickly when searching for your ideal home.  While I will be assisting you in finding your new home as your agent, you should have a distinctive plan based on these concepts:

1. Be firm on what elements that you must have in your new home:  Perhaps you must have 3 bedrooms, a large back yard, or want to be in a certain school district.  Your plan should contain the things that you will not give up when considering buying a new home. In creating this checklist, you may be…

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One of the joys of living in Montclair being able to enjoy a serene Tahoe-like experience while living just moments from some of the best cities in the area.  This home meets this expectation, and more.  The living room ceilings and windows reach upwards above the room to reach heights that will invite light and color in from every angle.

 Located at 1795 Arrowhead Drive in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood, this home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in approximately 2631 sf of living space.  A flexible floor plan allows a number of creative placements of furniture around the handsome brick fireplace.   

This delightful, and very inviting, window seat is a ideal spot for relaxing with a cup of coffee and a book, while enjoying the experience…

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This inviting view home in the hills of Oakland is located at 5650 Balboa Drive, just above Montclair Village, and close to all the shopping and dining venues that makes this locality so desirable.  Just moments from the Rockridge and Grand Lake districts, and directly below the many parks and hiking trails that draw outdoor enthusiasts, it is ideally placed.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 3 baths in a spacious 2408 sf +/- of living space.    

One of the benefits of living in the Oakland hills is the panoramic view that is offered to hillside residents.  However, not all are as sweeping as this panorama laid out before one here.  Included are both the SF Bay Bridge, San Francisco, Oakland, and the Golden Gate Bridge.  The seasons will offer…

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