Found 143 blog entries tagged as Oakland Real Estate for Sale.

 This sun dappled home, located at 1965 Gaspar Drive in Oakland, combines the best of lush sheltered gardens with impressive Bay area views.  Situated just above popular Montclair Village, and an easy walk for a Sunday morning coffee, the residence features 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths in approximately 1488 sf of living space.  

A closer view of the front of the home reveals a spacious brick patio area which can easily accommodate guests for a pleasant outdoor luncheon, or formal tea.  This view is easily seen in much the interior through multiple windows and doors that open to the exterior.  A featured amenity seen here is the home's shiplapped redwood siding.  

The handsome blue front door is an imaginatively designed Dutch door which…

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This stunning home at 625 Walavista Avenue, has dramatic curb appeal.  Its architecture is "classic Craftsman", which is clearly illustrated when viewing its low-pitched gable roofs that extend far out past the home's exterior walls, multiple exposed beams, decorative brackets and lintels, and the covered front porch with pillars lining the entry.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in a spacious 2742 sf +/- of living space.  Ideally located in the popular Crocker Highlands section of Oakland, it is just moments from the busy shopping and dining venues located along Grand and Lakeshore Avenues.  

Stepping inside from the handsome front porch, and through the spacious glass paned door, guests are immediately greeted by gleaming white…

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Centrally located close to Piedmont and Montclair, at 5206 Proctor Avenue, this stunning home sits comfortably in the hills of Oakland, and has been designed to capture all the dramatic Bay area views below.  Wide spacious view windows abound, and each reveals a special angle of the scene below.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in a very comfortable 3048 +/- sf of living space.  

Upon entry, guests are immediately aware that the warm and glowing light emanating from the multiple view windows is a consistent theme throughout the home.  The high vaulted ceilings and the white walls add an impressive compliment to this elegant room.  The room is anchored by a striking and spacious fireplace around which many an evening's entertaining can…

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 The Oakland hills offer some truly impressive Bay area views, and homes here are highly prized for this spectacular scenery.  One especially outstanding offering is this home located at 15038 Broadway Terrace.  Sitting high above the city, this residence features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, in a spacious 3472 sf of living space.  

 As would be expected, much of the design of this residence has been planned with the intent to capture the stunning views that surround the home.  Beginning with the living room, the interior plan has been created incorporating flat planes, open floor space, high ceilings, and large walls of glass throughout that are specifically built to highlight the outside panorama.  Be sure to observe the dramatic fireplace that…

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While there are many elements that you must consider in deciding to buy or sell an Oakland or Piedmont home, there is one very important element that you will want to consider-the marketplace of  the home. The basic question to ask yourself is " What is the direction of current Bay Area real estate housing sales?" "What is the direction of Northern California housing sales?".

Right now, the direction is "up".  Here are some quick summaries courtesty of the National Association of Realtors' "Median Sales Price of Existing Single Family Homes For the Metropolitan Area" :

1. Median existing single family homes in the Western US rose 4.8% to $299,500 in the 4th quarter of 2014.

2. In the Sacramento/Arden/Roseville area, the median single family…

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High atop the Oakland hills is 11717 Cranford Way.  This serene home is surrounded by a gracious gardens, with a sitting porch in the front, and, at the rear of the home, are tiered decks with amazing views from the Bay Bridge to the San Mateo Bridge.  What an desirable combination of choices for the exterior portion of the home.  

                                            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The interior of the home is just as appealing.  The center of the home is most certainly the kitchen/dining area.  Wih a gleaming dining room table and chairs, a guest area around a fireplace, and a view out the windows, it is an ideal spot for guests to watch dinner being made in the…

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Search for Oakland Real Estate By Neighborhood

Use this list to search the diverse Oakland neighborhoods for homes and condos. Oakland is a great city, and offers unique experiences and architecture in each and every community. Here are just a few of the 100+ neighborhoods in the city. 

Oakland Neighborhoods

 Upper Rockridge  Montclair  Lakeshore Maxwell Park 
 		 Glenview  Millsmont
Lower Rockridge 
 		 Grand Lake  Oakmore Hiller Highlands Crestmont Claremont
Redwood Heights  Oakmore Laurel 
 		 Trestle Glen  Temescal Crocker Highlands

 

E-mail or call me on my direct line (510) 517-6280. I can arrange immediate viewings or provide additional information any Oakland…

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When the time comes to sell your Oakland or Piedmont home, you will receive all kinds of advice from friends and family as to the price that you should be selling it for.  While all of this advice is well meant, the final price should be based on hard facts that take into account the current marketplace which includes your neighborhood, your competition, and the vitality of the area economy.  

If you are going to move ahead in the most effective manner, you need information, and lots of it.  Here are some excellent sources:

1. Start With My Website: www.brucewagg.com- Here is where we begin work together to begin your pricing process. My site allows you to view the most comprehensive, and up to date Multiple Listing Service information about…

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Whether you are selling a Montclair view home, or an cozy Oakland bungalow, you want to create instant appeal for potential buyers.  No matter how handsome your home is on the inside, if the outside creates a poor initial impression, buyers will never want to see the inside.  With the advent of websites listing homes for sale in every area, they are going to drive right by your home well before they put it on a list for viewing, so be prepared for them.

Many of the suggestions below do not cost a great deal of money. The most difficult part in this process is to step away from your home, and view it as a neighbor or future buyer might see it for the very first time, and be willing to accept that changes may have to be made to sell the home.…

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As your Oakland real estate agent, it is my job to prepare you to make the best presentation possible when we put your home on the market. As the seller, you can assist me, and promote the sale of your home, with an understanding of the following points:

1. Know the Value of Your Home In The Current Marketplace--While we will be working together to determine the very best sales price for your home, you will be more comfortable with this process if you do your homework as well.  Whether you use my website, or the current popular websites of Trulia or Zillow, take the time to see what homes in your area are selling for.  Compare them by size, location, amenities, and condition.  You can learn a lot in a very short time with an appropriate checklist…

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