1236 Cornell Ave., Berkeley CA 94706

Broker, Ron Kriss presents

1236 Cornell Ave.,

Berkeley CA 94706

Offered @ $659,000

MLS #40586347

Features

• 3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms
• Hardwood & Tile Floors
• Brand New Kitchen w/Eat-in Space
• Off-Street parking
• 1,457+/-sqft of Living Space
• Master Suite w/ Deck & Bath
• Formal Living & Dining Rooms
• Traditional Bungalow Styling
• 2 Brand New Full Bathrooms
• Brand New from the Sub Floor Up
• Huge South & West Facing Park-Like Yard
• 5,000+/-sqft Level Lot
• “Very Walkable” according to WalkScore This home scored 82 out of 100. Sell the cars – Get a couple bikes!

New Listing: Remodeled and Ready to Move-In Classic Single Story Bungalow

This home is located in a very sunny part of Berkeley – Close to everything without all the hassles. There is a multitude of shopping and dining options close by in this Westbrae/ Northbrae location, including The Monterey Market, Espresso Roma, Gioia Pizza and The Hopkins Street Bakery. You can also enjoy a work-out at the nearby Berkeley YMCA or stock- up on your outdoor gear at REI. Commuting is easy, too because you are just a short bike ride from most of Berkeley, including Downtown and the UC Campus and BART. All of Emeryville and Downtown Oakland are also nearby.

815 45th St. NOBE

Broker, Ron Kriss presents

815 45th St.

NOBE: North Oakland, CA 94608

 

Offered @ $499,000

MLS #40586456

Features

• 3+ Bedrooms & +3 Bathrooms
• Hardwood, & Tile Floors
• Brand New Kitchen “Great Room”
• Garage Parking & Storage
• 1,534/-sqft of Living Space
• Master Suite w/Private Bath
• Open Floorplan for Living & Dining
• Home Office or Den
• 3 New “Period” Styled Full Bathroom
• New Systems Throughout
• Quiet Back Yard for Play
• 2,500/-sqft Level Lot
• Clear Pest and EBMUD sewer certificate
• “Very Walkable” according to WalkScore.

• New Listing: Redone and Ready for the Next Century

  This home scored 77 out of 100. Sell the cars – Ride BART and get a couple bikes! This home is located in rapidly changing NOBE =North Oakland-Berkeley-Emeryville and close to the Temescal District with all of its Shops and many Fine Restaurants, including the Sunday Farmers’ Market, BakeSale Bettys, BART, Freeways, Emeryville, Berkeley, Downtown Oakland, Home Room for Mac’n Cheese and Sweet Adeline Bakeshop. Of course the regulars still eat up the block at Lois the Pie Queen!

5748 Ivanhoe Rd Rockridge, Oakland, CA 94618

Broker, Ron Kriss presents

5748 Ivanhoe Rd

Rockridge, Oakland, CA 94618

Offered @ $1,500,000

New Listing: Stunning Romantic Mediterranean Revival Amazingly Preserved in Perfect Period Condition

This is a rare opportunity to own an amazing Storybook Mediterranean Revival Home in the Heart of Rockridge. There are very few homes in the area offering so much period architecture and all in nearly perfect condition. The exterior architecture tells you it is special. The front courtyard confirms it. The bubbling fountain is the focal point leading you to the wood & wrought iron front door. Once inside, you'll be stunned by the entry way with its soaring ceiling, tiled floors and sweeping stairways. The Mayan calendar inlaid in the tiled floor is truly unique.

The living room and its details are equally dramatic. There are wide planked and plugged oak floors, soaring vaulted ceiling with hand hewn beams and wood work, the fireplace set in the corner, unique windows and recessed bookshelves, original light fixtures and metal curtain rods. Of course, there is room for a grand piano and still plenty of space for all the furnishings. The patio door opens to the front courtyard for easy access while entertaining.

The formal dining room has a sunny view of the entry courtyard and patio doors, too, completing the circle of access. Hand-hewn beams complement the living room and have original hand stenciling. Pass thru the cozy breakfast nook on your way to the kitchen. This kitchen is understated and is a very beautiful marriage of old and new; new appliances, new soap stone countertops w/built-in dish drainer and sink. The cabinets are old school and very beautiful with cool features; slide-out storage in the panty and the very unique built-in step stools so everyone can reach the top of the upper cabinets. There is easy access to the backyard, too. There is a cozy bedroom and bath with period tile still in place. The final kicker is the Grand Family Room. This is always the space missing from other homes in the area built in the 20s. We love the homes, but where do we hang-out? Well, with a room big enough for a real party, a fireplace and separate access to the yard, you could not ask for a more modern feature in a historic home.

As you ascend the stairway to the 2nd floor, you can appreciate the antique light fixture, the intricate ceiling detailing and metal work of the railings and windows. There is room to display your favorite art on the walls. The stairway makes a stop at the bedroom floor, but also takes you to the upper balcony. It's an intimate space, but how pleasing to look upon! The bedrooms and bathrooms offer a myriad of configurations. Two large bedrooms share the master bathroom making your choice of a room to sleep in difficult. The front bedroom has 2 closets and 2 balconies while the back bedroom overlooks the backyard, has a big walk-in closet and a cozy enclosed back porch, perfect for reading or penning your thoughts. The 3rd bedroom is sunny and bright with a changing room and private bathroom. Two things we need to discuss here: bathrooms and storage – the bathrooms defy my descriptive powers (and believe me I describe a lot of bathrooms,) and there are 8 big closets in addition to the spacious closets that grace each of the bedrooms. How modern is this? No tiny 1920's closets in the whole house!

Okay the back yard and other such nice things. The backyard is very special. It is fenced and has a nice grassy place to play, a beautiful brick fireplace and BBQ. There is a patio to enjoy a summer day while the kids can race up and down the gated driveway. There is still more storage in the potting shed and a real 2 car garage completes the picture. Of course, the sewer has been done recently and the termite is next to nothing. Proving that all the past owners have not just lived here, but loved and cherished living here - You can be next!

805 59th St. NOBE: North Oakland, CA 94609

Broker, Ron Kriss presents

805 59th St.

NOBE: North Oakland, CA 94609

Offered @ $350,000

New Listing: Craftsman Duplex – Great Upside

Here is a rare chance to own a gem of a duplex. Hidden within is a real diamond in the rough. Your TLC efforts and creative ideas will not go to waste on this lovely Craftsman Duplex. Each of the two apartments have 2 bedrooms and one bathroom. The upper flat even has a cozy office off the 2nd floor landing. There are hardwood floors and some other nice detailing. The 1st floor flat has a big eat-in kitchen and the upper floor kitchen is still pretty original with a 2-room set up. The upper floor also has a gorgeous built-in China Cabinet. There is a big back yard and a 2 car garage. The tenants are great folks and have lived her for a long time.

This home is located in a rapidly changing North Oakland, NOBE Neighborhood and is close to the Temescal District with all of its Shops and many Fine Restaurants, including the Sunday Farmers' Market, BakeSale Bettys, Freeways, Emeryville, Berkeley, Downtown Oakland, the new bike friendly Actual Café, and Sweet Adeline Bakeshop. Of course the regulars still eat up the block at Lois the Pie Queen!

MLS #40585552

Features

• (2) 2 Bedrooms & 1 Bathroom Units
• Some Hardwood Floors
• Some Period Detailing Intact
• Off-Street parking
• 1,891+/-sqft of Living Space
• Upper Unit has Plus Space
• Formal Living & Dining Rooms
• 2 Car Garage – Not rented
• Huge South Facing Park-Like Yard
• 4,903+/-sqft Level Lot
• Needs lots of TLC to shine. Termite is approx. $21,000. Seller would like an "as is" sale with no credits or work on his behalf. Property Priced accordingly.
• "Very Walkable" according to WalkScore. This home scored 78 out of 100. Sell the cars – Ride BART and get a couple bikes!

This home rated:

78 out of 100

Walk Sco

1012 61st St. North Oakland, CA 94608

Offered at $549,000

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Glamorous N.O.B.E Bungalow

Welcome to 1012 61th St. Drawing elements of Cape Cod and California bungalow styles, this glamorous 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath remodel can accommodate any event or occasion.

Newly expanded and redesigned, this home is nearly 1800 sq ft. with freshly stained wood floors accented by period wainscoting and molding. An original bay window and tile fireplace mantle make the living room feel cozy, while the large dining room with adjoining private deck has a unique indoor outdoor quality. And the kitchen has style! With marble tile, stainless steel appliances, stone counters and so much room, you will never feel crowded. Ten foot high ceilings adorned by chandeliers accent the kitchen/family room and glass doors lead out to the expansive yard. But the piece de resistance is the master. With en suite bath, double sinks, mosaic tile accented marble floors, a huge walk-in closet and 2 sets of French doors that lead out to the deck and yard, this bedroom is a "Wow".

Once outside you can begin to fully appreciate the over 6000 square foot lot. Want to be an urban gardener? Not a problem and you will still have plenty of room for a lawn so the pets and kids can run and play. And in the back portion of the yard is a charming new little building. Need a home office, family room, teen crash pad, fancy bike storage, or ? You decide. 1012 61st St has it all and is ready for the next great thing.

3295 Hannah St. Dogtown - Oakland, CA 94608

Broker, Ron Kriss presents

3295 Hannah St.

Dogtown - Oakland, CA 94608

Offered @ $339,000

http://www.3295hannah.com/

New Listing: Historic Storefront Refurbished As "Modern Digs" Ready for the Next Century

It is a challenge to call the renovation of this historic storefront simply a ground up restoration. While the original "bones" of the building remain, essentially it is newly designed for modern living. Providing comfortable and sophisticated spaces to both enjoy living and entertaining. You will enjoy a beautifully finished concrete floor (Radiant Heat); Spacious interior rooms with soaring ceiling heights; Big windows everywhere for excellent light and placed for privacy. In the Great Room, two sets of oversized patio doors stream light from the south facing garden "room". Open these doors and the spaces become almost as one (oh so Zen-like). Any cook will enjoy the kitchen's stainless steel appliances and farm-style porcelain sink, surrounded by quartz grey countertops. The kitchen island serves as a versatile workspace, flexible eating, or whatever the need. There will be many great uses and needs filled here. I think the combination of perfect fixtures done in a modern style is what really makes this space soar! The bedrooms are equally as special w/tall ceiling, lots of light, big closets, and access to an incredible bathroom, again the choice of fixtures is truly a work of art.