Found 213 blog entries tagged as Oakland Real Estate.

 

Sitting high atop the Oakland Hills in the Upper Rockridge neighborhood, is this stunning Italian contemporary style view home.  Located at 6140 Buena Vista Avenue, it offers 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in a very spacious 3672 sf of living space. 

Ideally located, it is just moments from Berkeley, Oakland, and Montclair, with all that each has to offer in shops, restaurants, and markets.  Its dramatic presence is complimented by a pair of  distinctive arches over the upper and lower front windows.  

One of the reasons that people choose to live in the Oakland hills and the Rockridge neighborhood is the availability of panoramic San Francisco Bay views as the one seen here, and additionally, seen through many of the home's many windows.  This…

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This inviting two story home is located at 4057 Whittle Avenue in the well located Upper Dimond neighborhood of Oakland, and offers an exceptional 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a comfortable 2341 sf +/- sf of living space. 

This home has been pleasantly and carefully remodeled, as will soon be seen, but immediate  evidence of this is reflected in the creation of the  exceptional front garden.  

This dramatic front entry with topped with triple crescents that match the curved steps below, is reminiscent of  Art Deco designs, while the trim of the two glass entry doors develops the theme.  

The living room is enhanced by, and draws light from, the charming bay window that looks out on the distinctive front gardens.  It is centered…

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Hiller Highlands homes have always been known for offering dramatic Bay area views, and this townhouse at 29 Binnacle Hill is no exception.  The view from the home provides a panorama stretching from San Francisco to Marin, and includes both the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge. 

This home is stunning. Natural light flows in from windows at every level in this living room and adjacent dining room.  A large Bay area view balcony accessed directly through sliding glass doors behind the sofa, combines with a large vertical shaft of light next to the fireplace, and the window and mirrored wall of dining room, to invite sunlight in from every angle. 

Subdued golden colors from the hardwood floors, overhead open beam ceiling, and the…

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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 initial view represents just a touch of the creative design and architecture soon to be discovered below at this home located at 5972 Margarido  Drive in the Upper Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland.   Gracious columns and archways, gleaming floors and stunning woodworking represent just a portion of the distinction of this residence.  Custom designed by local architect Mark Becker, it is a unique and outstanding home, and features 4 bedroooms, and 4 1/2 bathrooms in approximately 3646 sf of living space.  

The exterior of this tri-level home, is dramatic and compelling in appearance.  The second floor balcony is the one represented in the view directly above, and it, and the other two levels, offer panoramic Bay area views that only an…

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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 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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This glowing hillside house, located at 1825 Arrowhead Drive has been impressively upgraded throughout, and is a warm and welcoming home for both residents and guests.  Located in the Oakland hills above Montclair Village, it is just moments from Huckleberry Regional Preserve, and other popular parks and trails nearby.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms, in approximately 2000 sf of living space. 

As can be seen by three select views of the living room, dining room and kitchen, this home is ideal for entertaining. This spacious living room is perfect for guests.  The desirable central fireplace is a pleasant spot around which to gather on chilly evenings, and the stellar adjacent kitchen can provide a special selection of tasty…

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This view of this Oakland Montclair neighborhood home at 6007 Valley View Road reflects just a portion of the dramatic upgrades that were made to what was once a modest 800 sf cottage, that has been rebuilt, expanded, and transformed it into a stunning 3,315 sf home during 2016-2017. Settled in among the soothing trees and greenery that makes Montclair a perfect place to live, this home offers 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, and a location just moments from the shopping and restaurants of Montclair Village, Rockridge and Piedmont Avenue.  

Everything about this home reflects simplicity, yet each element is effective, and carries its own weight in the overall effect.  An excellent example is this imaginative front door that is paired with a wooden…

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This handsome traditionally styled home is perfectly located in the Piedmont Pines neighborhood of Oakland at 2666 Carisbrook Drive.  It offers what is best about hillside living-sheltering trees, quiet ambiance, and lush greenery, and yet it is just moments from the amenities offered by the nearby shops and restaurants of Montclair and Rockridge.  It features 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, in a spacious 2766+/-sf of living space.  

 It is hard to deny the dramatic curb appeal of this home.  Its stunning two story facade with its brick first floor and adjacent walkway, seen here, combined with multiple front windows with delightful accompanying shutters, welcomes guests in a irresistible way.  Especially unique is that the front gardens continue on…

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