Found 50 blog entries tagged as Oakland Real Estate for Sale.

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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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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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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This handsome Crocker Highlands home is located at 1389 Trestle Glen Road in Oakland.  One's immediate impression upon entering the home is one of quiet elegance.   Touches of charm are seen from every point of view.  

 A grand floor to ceiling view window is the focal point of the living room, and reaches up to touch the gentle curve of the coved ceiling above.  

It offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in approximately 1271 sf of living space.  

A large and unique central fireplace anchors the room.  Its softly colored tile facing is paired with a set of barley-sugar columns that are not often seen in many homes.  Two built in bookcases on either side of the central window  provide display opportunities for books, art, and collectibles. 

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This gracious home with its handsome curb appeal, and classic Tudor style design, is located in the Crocker Highlands neighborhood of Oakland at 1060 Sunnyhills Road.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in 2110 +/- sf of living space.

Ideally located, it is just moments from the shopping and restaurants of Grand Avenue, Lakeshore Avenue and Montclair Village.  A direct commute to downtown Oakland and San Francisco is possible via Highway 580 below, and Highway 13 above, provides efficient transportation to Berkeley and Contra Costa County.  

Both the front of the home and the entryway illustrate the Tudor concept of a welcoming country manor--sturdy in appearance, yet elegant in detail.  It is best illustrated as one tours the home and…

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This handsome Tudor style home, located at 12 Van Sicklen Place in Oakland has impressive curb appeal, with a touch of English country manor in is construction.  Its steeply pitched and overlapping roofs, and sturdy front door reflect its historic  architectural roots, and the rich green of the grass and plantings add softness and charm.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a very generous 3097 sf +/- of living space.  

Crocker Highlands is one of the best located neighborhoods in the city.   The many shops, restaurants and recreational activities that surround nearby Grand and Lakeshore Avenues include the Grand Lake Farmers Market, the classic Grand Lake Theater ((closed now for Covid), Lakeside Park, and Children's Fairyland. Jogging and…

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This charming Art Deco style home has just been put on the market, and is located at 701 Glendome Circle in Oakland's pleasant Glenview neighborhood.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms  in a comfortable 1798 sf +/- of living space.  It features all the desired elements expected of a home of this unique architecture.  That concept is most effectively illustrated here in the popular streamlined look that is suggested by the triple pair of parallel lines that flow from one portion of the home to the other.  

Surrounded by well established gardens that include a tropical garden and a private wooded sanctuary in the rear, this residence is welcoming and gracious. This particular view illustrates the classic linear flow of line that is seen…

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This classically styled Tudor home at 6 Downey Place in Oakland has outstanding curb appeal-from its white picket fence, front shade tree, pleasant front gardens, to its decorative half timbers and mullioned windows, it is exceptional.  Located in the Crocker Highlands neighborhood, it is just moments away from the in demand shopping and dining venues of Grand and Lakeshore Avenues, and Montclair Village.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in approximately 1959 sf of living space.  

Stepping through the front decorative iron gate, guests are welcomed by impressive brickwork that leads them to the home, arches impressively over the sturdy front door, and defines the central section of the home's frontage.  Continuing the Tudor theme…

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This dramatic entryway is just the beginning view of a this dazzling Mid-Century Eichler home located at 8010 Shay Drive in Oakland's Sequoyah Hills neighborhood.  It has been impressively remodeled, and now is one of the largest Eichler homes in the East Bay.  It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious 2421+/- sf of living space.  An additional benefit is a delightful in ground pool and hot tub.  

 Entry through the front door reveals this delightful and welcoming interior garden that is visible from virtually every room in the home.  This home epitomizes all that is expected of a Mid Century Modern home design.  Elements, seen here, include large glass windows-virtually walls of glass, integration with nature where sliding glass…

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