Current Listings

21 Park Way, Piedmont

- Offered at $1,350,000 -

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

Unlock the potential of this spacious craftsman, ideally loacted on a tree-lined street in Central Piedmont. Across the street, Dracena Park beckons with its new playground, dog walking trails and picnic glades. Schools, the shops and restaurants of Piedmont Avenue and public transportation are also conveniently nearby. With vintage details like decorative eave beams, dormer windows, a cupola and a corner tower, this home echoes another era. Inside a formal living room, parlor and dining room offer plenty of space for comfortable living. Also on the main floor are an eat-in kitchen, a sitting area under the cupola, a solarium and a spacious master suite. The master bedroom opens to a deck overlooking the back garden. A soaking tub in the master bath features the same garden overlook, a relaxing alternative to the mater bath’s steam shower. Upstairs are three generous bedrooms with dormer windows and a tiled bathroom. Downstairs features a rumpus room, an office, a full bath, and access to the garden in back.

1402 Dwight Way, Berkeley

- Offered at $549,000 -

QUINTESSENTIAL CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW    Located in Berkeley’s “left bank” just two blocks from the hip, new Digs Bistro and Breads of India and ten blocks from the North berkeley BART station, this well-maintained bungalow offers both convenience and the charm of vintage craftsman architecture.  Outside decorative ridge beams and multi-pane windows set the tone.  A covered front porch the entire width of the  house leads to the front door.  Inside a formal entry opens to a living room with a charming, hand-crafted fireplace.  Next to this sits a sunny dining room with vintage built-ins.  A hallway leads to two bedrooms and a bath, providing a nice separtion of space from the common rooms.  Behind the dining room a sunny, eat-in kitchen leads to a grassy back garden with a flagstone patio, garden shed and vegetable patch.   Well-maintained by its current owners, this lovely home has a new sewer lateral, seismic retrofitting, and new attic insulation. 

Recently Sold Listings

5161 Masonic Avenue, Upper Rockridge

- Offered at $1,650,000 - Sold in 13 days

SPACIOUS TRADITIONAL ON RARE PRIME PARCEL Set on a rare, half acre parcel of gently sloping land with views of the San Francisco Bay and Mount Tamalpais, this three-plus bedroom, three bath home offers privacy, generous living spaces, and level-in access.

155 Hagar Avenue, Piedmont

- Offered at $1,595,000 - Sold in 13 days

WELL-KNOWN ARCHITECT’S PIED A TERRE   Relax on a spacious sun deck surrounded by panoramic bay views and enjoy the this lovely contemporary home, designed and built for his own use by internationally known architect, Gyo Obata (HOM Architects).  Hip, urban fixtures and finishes including a Bulthaup kitchen, limestone, wood and stainless steel, accent this study of light and dark.  The shady entry opens to three bedrooms and two baths, including a master suite with a built-in office and red Japanese soaking tub.  A light-filled stairway leads to a upstairs living area bathed in sunlight.  The living room, dining area and kitchen all open to a broad sunning deck and look out onto the panoramic Bay views.  On the lower level another large bedroom with bath opens to a lush garden, offering  space for guests or a family room.

265 Scenic Avenue, Piedmont

- Offered at $995,000 - Sold in 8 days

DESIGNER RENOVATIONS IN SYLVAN SETTING   Surrounded by maples and oaks on nearly 1/3 of an acre, this three bedroom, two bathroom craftsman offers a private, tree-filled setting, generous outdoor spaces, and extensive, designer-generated renovations. Each detail of this lovely home is carefully thought out from the new, solid-core doors throughout to the careful selection of fixtures and finishes. Pale yellow marble on the entry floor and fireplace hearth enchance the warmth of the blond hardwood floors. Viking stainless appliances and rich granite countertops set the kitchen aglow and invite you onto the upstairs deck. The master bedroom’s large picture windows look out onto a grove of trees. Next to it, an all-new bathroom features top-of-the-line fixtures and finishes, including Ann Sacks tiles. Downstairs, a third bedroom and renovated bath sit next to a generous, redwood-paneled family room with its own fireplace and patio doors that open to a large deck and level garden below.

10033 Broadway Terrace, Oakland

- Offered at $1,175,000 - Sold in 9 days

AWARD-WINNING CONTEMPORARY   Archived the UC Berkeley School of Environmental Design, this William Dutcher contemporary features exceptional design qualities. Each window frames a special outlook, from panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay to a lovely, lush hillside garden off the kitchen. High tech materials like sheet metal and whimsy design elements like a tree trunk growing out of the concrete floor combine with the traditional sensibilities of the open beam ceilings and cozy inglenook with fireplace. Stepped down the hill, most rooms glance out at big Bay views. A serene master suite features a private deck and a spa-like bathroom with a steam shower that also captures views of the San Francisco Bay. A separate bedroom wing and artist’s studio complete this special three bedroom, three bath home.

1415 Sacramento Street, Berkeley

- Offered at $835,000 - Sold in 11 days

URBAN OASIS   Just blocks from the Monterey Market and North Berkeley BART Station, this charming Dutch Colonial offers an oasis of charm and good taste in easy proximity to some of Berkely’s best urban amenities. Features include a Carrera marble chef’s kitchen with Bosch and Fischer & Paykel stainless appliances, three bedrooms and a bath all on one level, a plus room with a half bath to use as a guest room or office, and gleaming hardwood floors. The dining alcove opens to a private, sunny garden with a charming Dutch Colonial tool shed.