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Redwood Heights is an established Oakland neighborhood known for tree-lined residential streets, early 20th-century homes, hillside character, and a strong sense of community. Its history is closely connected to the old-growth redwood forests that once covered much of the Oakland hills and to the transportation routes that later helped shape the neighborhoods of East Oakland.

Originally published as a neighborhood history article, this guide has been updated to explain how Redwood Heights developed, what types of homes buyers will find today, and how the neighborhood compares with nearby Laurel, Oakmore, and other Oakland communities.

From Redwood Forests to an Oakland Neighborhood

The hills above Oakland were once covered by extensive forests of…

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With the current downturn in Redwood Heights home sales, anything that sellers can do to make their home more attractive is worth considering. Whether a potential buyer is looking at a home online, or seeing it in person during an Open House, a bright, clean, and well laid out home will attract attention, and interest. Since homes are often a reflection of the individual owner’s tastes and interests, they might not always have the wide appeal that would interest a broad spectrum of buyers. Knowing this, most agents will encourage sellers to simplify and declutter their homes. Just this simple act has been shown to add $2000.00 on to the sale price of the home according to HomeGain.com. The ultimate goal is to interest as many people as possible, and to…

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