Found 214 blog entries tagged as Oakland Real Estate.

This stunning hillside home is surrounded by lush landscaping that reflects years of care and planning in its creation, and provides a solitude and a privacy that is always treasured.

Located on the Piedmont side of Montclair at 5939 Bruns Court, offers 4 bedrooms, and 2 1/2 bathrooms in 2762 sf of living space.  

A dramatic portico supported by two classically style pillars is enhanced by a spacious brick porch that welcomes guests upon arrival.  

An expansive living room, surrounded by walls of windows to the outside gardens, is the first of many gracious and inviting living spaces.  Light is everywhere, and the appeal of the space is enhanced by off white walls, and softly colored hardwood floors both here, and throughout the…

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This outstanding Oakland hillside home is stunning in its immediate appeal.  Surrounded by tall oak trees and marvelous greenery, it gleams from every window and door. 

Located at 6869 Bristol Drive in the Oakland's desirable Claremont Hills, it offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, in a generous 2650 sf of living space.  

The expanse of the living room is immediately apparent.  Both natural and artificial light capture and enhance the appeal of this space.  A virtual floor to ceiling glass wall of windows invites the outside beauty inside to enjoy, no matter what the time of day.  

A wider perspective reveals a well designed combination of both living and dining space that invites an easy transition from one to another when entertaining…

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This classically handsome Craftsman home is immediately exceptional.   

Located at 2568 Humboldt Avenue, It has been well cared for, and carefully updated-from the crisp front and side gardens, through the home's interior, and on to an outstanding back yard.  

It features designer landscaping, front and back, with 30 plus rare succulents, planters, and fruit trees, and is fully fenced for privacy.  

It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a generous 1185 sq. ft. of living space, and is located only minutes from both the busy and popular Dimond and Laurel shopping districts.  

Certainly one of the most surprising and remarkable features of the house is the size of this very expansive back yard that provides multiple sites for parties,…

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High atop Oakland's Montclair hills is this stunning contemporary style home located at 6045 Skyline Boulevard.  Virtually every room has been designed in a way that captures the beauty and drama of the Bay area below. 

Walls of windows offer unobstructed views that can be enjoyed daily, and appreciated as the seasons change, and the light changes from day to evening.  

Offering 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms and a spacious 3204 square of living space, it is a outstanding property.

The living room easily accommodates a large semi-circular sectional sofa that has been perfectly placed opposite a custom wood cabinetry entertainment center.  Off to the right, and easily accessible for entertaining, is the formal dining room

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This dramatic hillside home is located in Woodside Glen community of Oakland at 22 Woodside Glen Court.  Sitting atop a private cul de sac, it offers a pleasant serenity among the trees that surround it.  There are 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a very spacious 2841 sf of living space. 

It is ideally located for daily living as well.  Highway 580, just below, offers easy transportation to the many attractive shops and restaurants of Montclair, San Leandro, and Castro Valley, as well as a direct commute to Oakland and Berkeley to the north, and Hayward and the Tri-Valley, to the south.  

Upon arrival, one becomes immediately aware of the home's stunning curb appeal.  A sweeping driveway anchors the space, and leads to two separate garages that…

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When a dramatic Mid-century modern home is combined with the lush greenery of the Oakland hills, one comes away with this outstanding home that is located at 2759 Chelsea Drive in the Piedmont Pines neighborhood of Montclair. 

With 4 bedrooms, and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a generous 2997 sf of living space, it is a quiet hideaway, and is also appealingly close to everything that the city has to offer. 

Montclair is nearby, by with its charming shops and restaurants, as is Highway 24 at the base of the hill that give efficient and immediate access to Oakland, SF, Berkeley and Contra Costa County.  

As guests and residents arrive, they are welcomed by the serenity of this private, and expansive, front patio and garden. 

Conceived as an ideal…

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This bright and welcoming mid-century style home sits comfortably in the Oakland hills in the Montclair District.  Located at 5820 Colton Boulevard, and offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, it well represents its namesake architectural style.

 Floor to ceiling windows along the front of this spacious home invite in both the warm outdoor sun, and the compelling and sweeping hillside views.

A reverse perspective highlights the marvelous central fireplace that anchors the room, and the drama and expanse of the overhead open beam ceiling.  

The golden colored hardwood floors harmonize beautifully with the wooden beams that surround the entrance to the exterior deck, as is seen below.   

Just steps away is the dining area that fits…

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High in the Piedmont Pines neighborhood of Oakland is this captivating, and recently built, contemporary view home located at 6645 Exeter Drive.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a very spacious 2735 sf of living space.  

With two view balconies, and an outstanding open floor plan, it is especially attractive to those who enjoy entertaining.  The gracious interior space offers a variety of potential design configurations that allows one to create their own distinctive living space.  

In addition to its architectural features, it especially unique in that it is solar powered and "designed to be energy independent, and have maximum water conservation of plumbing fixtures and landscaping" as represented by the seller.  

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Anyone who has lived in the Bay area for any period of time has heard about the stunning and sweeping hilltop views of San Francisco Bay that are available from the homes in Hiller Highlands, as is evidenced by the scene above.  

This very special townhome is carefully designed to take advantage of this unique location high on this Oakland hillside.  As can be seen, these rooms easily capture the scene below in all its drama and beauty. 

Located in Hiller Highlands, It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a generous 1796 sf of living space.  

This scene reveals the spacious floor to ceiling French doors that slide aside to invite both residents and guests to step outside to the outdoor balcony and enjoy the stunning top of the world…

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Well located in the hills above central Montclair, this soothing retreat is surrounded by the pleasant trees and inviting grounds and gardens that make this location so prized.  Located at 6960 Paso Robles Drive, the home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in 1681 sf of living space.  

Guests and residents are immediately welcomed and invited to relax and enjoy this spacious, and well tended, front garden that is enhanced with this generous seating area.  This can be an ideal spot for parties, barbeques, and luncheons.  

Upon arrival, due to the very appealing open floor plan of the residence, guests can easily move in many directions, but the first will no doubt be to this very comfortable living room.   

The distinctive impression of…

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