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Oakland offers several distinct luxury home markets, and each one attracts a different type of buyer. Some buyers want historic architecture and tree-lined streets. Others want Bay views, privacy, larger lots, walkable restaurants, or faster access to San Francisco and the rest of the East Bay.

For luxury buyers comparing Oakland neighborhoods, the best choice is rarely about price alone. The right neighborhood depends on how you want to live every day: quiet hillside privacy, classic residential streets, walkable shopping districts, or a location that balances commute access with neighborhood character.

This guide compares five of Oakland's most desirable areas for luxury home buyers: Piedmont Avenue, Crocker Highlands, Montclair, Upper Rockridge,…

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While most Piedmont homeowners are used to commuting to San Francisco and Oakland by car or BART, the early 1900's offered an efficient trip as well. Begun in 1903, utilizing 4 car trains, the Key System collected passengers from all over the East Bay and took them to ferry piers in Berkeley, and later Oakland, for their final passage by water to San Francisco.

The term "Key System" came from the concept of the image of a key with three loops at the top, a shaft for the key which was the system's pier, and the teeth of the key was seen as the various ferry berths at the end of these piers. The three loops were the cities of Berkeley, Oakland and Piedmont.

 Below is a picture of the early station at 41st Street and Piedmont Avenue.  Note the two…

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