Monday, August 20, 2012

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



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

Saturday, August 4, 2012

1012 61st St. North Oakland, CA 94608


1012 61st St. North Oakland, CA 94608

Offered at $549,000

1012 61st St. from Tony Mills on Vimeo.

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



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.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

2332 10th St. Berkeley, CA 94710

Offered @ $674,000

New Listing: Amazingly Versatile, Remodeled Berkeley Craftsman + Legal In-Law

Features
    Main House 2-story
  • 3+ Bedrooms & 3 Bathroom
  • Brand New Kitchen w/Family Rm & Deck
  • 2,004+/-sqft of Living Space
  • Formal Living & Dining Rooms
  • 3 Brand New Full Bathrooms
  • Huge West Facing Park-Like Yard
  • Garage w/Interior Access

    Legal In-Law & Grounds
  • 1 Bedroom & 1 Bath
  • 380+/-sqft
  • Off-Street parking
  • Nestled in the Back Yard
  • Brand New Kitchen & Bath
  • Rent Ready Condition
  • Many New & Upgraded Systems
  • Perfect Home Office, or ??
  • 5,240+/-sqft Level Lot
  • "Very Walkable" according to WalkScore. This home scored 83 out of 100. Sell the cars – Ride BART and get a couple bikes!

A rare offering in West Berkeley - Seldom does a home like this get presented to the market place. It's hard to find the one true tag-line for this home - Is it "Most Versatile," "Extensive Ground up Renovation," or "Sleek Modern meets Traditional Craftsman?" Whichever one you choose, this home is a winner! The sellers just completed an almost from-the-ground-up renovation starting with a new foundation and taking it all the way up to a new roof. This home is truly ready for the next 100 years!!
You will enjoy problem-free living and have all the time you need to explore your new neighborhood and beyond. If you choose "Most Versatile," you will be thinking extra bedrooms for all the kids, extended family, guests or whomever. The lower floor has an office, 2 full baths and internal access for the garage PLUS great access to the backyard. The In-Law expands your possibilities from rental income to Au pair or home office.
With "Modern meets Craftsman," you'll be thinking high ceilings, great contemporary colors, metal & wire banister, lots of light along with a simple nod to the past with shaker style cabinets and Subway styled tile in the kitchen and baths. A truly great part of this home is actually outside. From the generous off-street parking to the wonderful palm tree that is the center of attention in the back yard. The sunny deck off the kitchen will allow you to enjoy many meals and fun times outside. The brick work and all the room to garden and play in the backyard are really rare. This home offers a completed RECO certification along with a clear pest and sewer sign off.
This home is located in South Central Berkeley – Close to everything without all the hassles. There is a multitude of shopping and dining options close by – Sea Salt, Homemade Café, Whole Foods and Berkeley Bowl. Commuting is easy because you are just a short bike ride from most of Berkeley, including Downtown and the UC Campus. All of Emeryville and Downtown Oakland are also nearby.

1025 Stanford Ave., North Oakland (NOBE) CA 94608



New Listing: Remodeled Craftsman Bungalow w/Detached Casita

Welcome to this wonderfully Refurbished Craftsman Bungalow in the rapidly changing NOBE neighborhood. This is your chance to own that cute craftsman bungalow with all the bells and whistles! This home features 2 nice sized bedrooms and a "Magazine" quality kitchen - with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, and a slate floor. The cook's will be happy and part of the action with easy access to the deck, as well.
The new bathroom is equally stunning with herringbone patterned tile floor and subway styled shower tile. The traditional living and dining rooms are formal, but the designer colors help make it friendlier. The fireplace is the center piece of the living room and the built-in china cabinet is the center of the formal dining room. Outside you have a perfect deck which is sunny all day long and located right off the kitchen with a half style French door - you will spend lots of time out here. The deck rolls right into the private backyard. The patio allows for a quiet place to hang-out.
There is a laundry room and partial basement for storage with access via the yard. The "Casita" really extends the living space and usefulness of this bungalow. There is a bathroom with a shower and a large closet.
French doors open to the backyard, and again you will have great access to the sunny south facing yard. It would be perfect for an au pair, guest bedroom, home office, or?? The seller has lovingly renovated this home with so many upgrades and all done with benefit of city permits. You can see the list of upgrades to get all the details. And, the sewer has been certified by EBMUD, plus there is a clear termite report.
This home is located in a rapidly changing North Oakland (NOBE NorthOaklandBerekeleyEmeryville) Neighborhood and is close to Emeryville with all of its Shops and many Fine Restaurants, including the New Berkley Bowl Grocery. Freeways, AC Transit, Berkeley, Downtown Oakland, the new bike friendly Actual Café and Sweet Adeline Bakeshop are close at hand.

Sunday, July 1, 2012

New Listing: A Really Big Condo Built New in 2008!

This home is located in a rapidly changing Neighborhood and is close to the Fruitvale, Jingle Town and New China Town – Take your pick. Jack London and Alameda are close at hand with all kinds of shopping and dining pleasures. Commuting to Emeryville, Berkeley and Downtown Oakland is a breeze

831 Euclid Ave Berkeley, CA 94708

Offered at $659,000

New Listing: Modern Remodeled Home in Cragmont

EUCLID MOVIE Final from Tony Mills on Vimeo.

Features
  • Built in 1959
  • 1391 +/- Sq ft of living space
  • 3984 +/- sq ft lot size
  • Gorgeous Open Kitchen
  • 2 Remodeled Baths
  • Partial Bay Views
  • Newly Refinished Oak Floors
  • Fenced and Landscaped Yard
  • 2 Car Garage
  • New Systems including heat, on demand water heater, seismic and more

Welcome to 831 Euclid. This 2 bedroom 2 bath home has been remodeled and redesigned to be open and relaxed, speaking to a very current style of living. The kitchen is remodeled with new cabinets, granite counters, designer appliances and a large glass slider leading out to the patio. The living room is spacious and has partial views of SF bay and opens to the dining room. The large master bedroom looks out to the tiered back yard and has a walk-in closet and a nicely remodeled bath. The second bedroom bed room is lovely and has large walk-in closet. Also freshly redone, the second bath is stylish with new tile, vanity and fixtures.
The home has beautiful refinished oak floors, new decorator paint and modern fixtures. The systems in the home have also just been updated, with new on demand water heater, new energy efficient heating system, updated electrical and seismic work and more. A two car garage completes the home, and boasts a laundry and storage area to boot.
Lastly, the charming Japanese inspired garden is fully fenced, ready for kids, pets or for you to just sit and relax.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012



New Listing: Beautifully Renovated Bungalow

Welcome to this wonderful Craftsman Bungalow in a very desirable Central Berkeley location! The owner has just completed an extensive Remodel. Many of the systems were upgraded, or replaced (see "Owner's List of Improvements.") The gracious front porch has been dubbed the "Party Porch" by the folks in my office. Everyone wants a nice shady porch to watch the world go by, enjoy a nice drink after work or read the paper on Sunday. Inside you have a traditional bungalow floorplan and all the other great detailing, including nice art deco styled moldings which are very unique, a fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors.
The brand new kitchen is really the heart of the home. It offers so much, including a lot of room and work space. It's perfect for entertaining – either straight out to the cozy backyard or into the formal dining room for a more upscale event. The kitchen has beautiful styling and looks like a photo shoot from a magazine. There is tons of storage and counter top work space, too!
The casual dining table is the perfect place for a simple meal or extra overflow work space. Of course, there is a laundry room, small office space and 2 nice sized bedrooms. The final topper is the brand new bathroom. It's well appointed and a real treat to see period pieces intact, while updated for today. The backyard and Garage-mahal make this home special. There is a great patio for hanging-out and room to have raised beds for flowers or veggies with southeastern exposure. This will be one of your favorite spots to enjoy! The Garage-mahal is so cool. I need one of these and I'm sure you'll have many uses – Art Studio, Office, Workshop, Media Cave, Store your Treasures here, Perfect for the next startup business, or ?? You will find a lot offered in this freshly renovated home - it's ready for you, and in move-in condition! The seller has a Sewer Certificate, Clear Termite and RECO to top it all off.
This home is located in South Central Berkeley – Close to everything without all the hassles. There is a multitude of shopping and dining options close by – Sea Salt, Homemade Café, Whole Foods and Berkeley Bowl. Commuting is easy because you are just a bike ride from most of Berkeley including Downtown and the UC Campus. All of Emeryville and Downtown Oakland are also nearby.

New Listing: Almost A Totally Rebuilt Home 2-Story Craftsman Bungalow

Welcome to this completely redone Craftsman home in the Heart of Rockridge. How redone? Well here is a partial list: Partly new foundation, electrical, plumbing, heating, paint in & out, lighting, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, landscaping and a new 1+ car "garage-mahal". And, as an added bonus this was done with permits and inspections thru the City of Oakland. There is a termite clearance and Sewer Certification. It doesn't get any better than this. On top of it, this work was done with the trained eye of a real team of true Craftspeople. All the work, both inside and out, is in-keeping with the heritage of this wonderful home.
It features 3 bedrooms, including a huge master retreat with a private bath and the biggest "dang" walk-in closet ever. On the living level, there is an inviting entry, a formal living room and formal dining room with a traditional Craftsman style fireplace. The "Magazine" quality kitchen features brand-new stainless appliances, a deep stainless sink, custom cabinetry, glass tiled backsplash and exquisite honed countertops. Of course, the eat-in casual dining area of the kitchen flows seamlessly onto a sunny rear deck and right out into the landscaped yard and garden. There are 2 bedrooms on the main floor with a perfectly crafted 'Period" style bathroom. Storage and laundry are in the basement, completing the picture. The yard is truly special and the "Garage-mahal" makes it even better. There is room for everyone to romp and play, but also space for a real veggie garden. Garage-mahal alert!! There is a brand new, 1+ car garage nestled in the corner. It is fully finished inside and has a set of nice glass doors that open to the yard. It could be a great studio, work shop, home office or maybe more. Let your imagination go… Of course you can just park your car there, too. All in all this is a really special and very rare offering for Rockridge.
Recently Completed Extensive Renovation has Transformed this Home into an Urban Masterpiece. From the moment you enter the front Door until you stand on the back deck, you will not be disappointed – it has everything you could possibly want.
This home is located on a desirable tree-lined Street in the Heart of Rockridge and close to College Avenue Shops and many Fine Restaurants, Market Hall, BART, Freeways, Casual Carpooling to SF. You could really sell the cars and live comfortably here

New Listing: Classic Upper Rockridge Home

This home is located in a desirable Upper Rockridge Location. Close to Lake Temescal and all that is fun and exciting in Montclair Village - Shopping, Dining and the weekly Farmers' Market. Of Course all that College Ave offers is just down the hill. Commuting is easy – close to Freeways, Emeryville, Berkeley, and Downtown Oakland.


Features
  • 4 Bedrooms & 3+ Bathrooms
  • Hardwood & Tile Floors
  • Just Updated Kitchen w/Family Room
  • 2+ Garage & Off-Street parking
  • 2691+/-sqft of Living Space
  • Master Retreat w/Bath & Walk-in Closet
  • Formal Living & Dining Rooms
  • Traditional Bungalow Detailing
  • 2 Master Suites
  • Brand New in '96 from the Ground Up
  • Huge Eastern Facing Deck
  • Sunny Entry Patio
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • New Designer Paint Both In & Out
  • Award Winning Hillcrest Elementary School