This adorable 1 bedroom California Bungalow has got to be one of the cutest (and least expensive) homes for sale in the Laurel District of Oakland.  It was purchased by a contractor and extensively brought back to life.  He paid attention to retaining the original character that is present in many of the Laurel District homes.  The home is 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living room and adorable side patio-garden. 

If you do the math, it is likely that you could purchase this Laurel Bungalow for less than it would cost to rent elsewhere.  Listed at $175,000 it truly is a great value. 

My name is Brian Santilena and I’ve been selling homes in Oakland since 1998.  If you would like more information about this Laurel District Bungalow or properties in other terrific Oakland neighborhoods please feel free to drop me a note.

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I’m Brian Santilena Realtor with Pacific Union Real Estate in Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley CA.  I offer homes for sale in Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley CA and have been doing so since 1998.  If you would like more information about this terrfic view home or you’d like to know about other homes in the Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley real estate market please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me. 

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This 1950’s Contemporary nestled on a gentle upslope in Upper Rockridge is centrally located between the College Avenue shopping area and the Montclair Village. 

Entering through the front door you are greeted by an open floor plan and a sun filled atmosphere.  Several large picture windows adorn the west side of the home and offer outlooks of green hillsides and the San Francisco North Bay.  The afternoon light is abundant and the evening sunsets over the North Bay hills are beautiful and dramatic. The exposed stained wood beams and plank ceilings contrast and complement the clean contemporary lines of the home.  Adjoining the open dining room is a large eat-in kitchen with access to a wrap around rear yard/patio set entirely with natural stone.  Two of the downstairs bedrooms also integrate indoor/outdoor living by use of their large sliding glass doors that open to the rear patio area.

All exterior spaces are functional, accessible and perfect for entertaining.  Upstairs offers a large master suite with a full bath, walk in closet and a plus-room that’s perfect for a home office, TV room or nursery.  Step right out the sliding door and take in the fresh air from a large sunny roof top deck that offers privacy and lovely views of the North Bay.

Property Features
*4 Bedrooms 3 updated bathrooms
*Large plus-room with private deck
*Eat-in kitchen with skylights
*Open dining room to living room
*Wood burning brick fireplace
*Hill and North Bay views
*Natural stone rear yard/patio
*Dual pane windows
*Custom window coverings
2199* living area sq. footage
5075* lot size sq. footage*
Hardwood floors
Exposed wood beamed ceilings
2 car garage with automatic door opener
(*footages are per public records and not guaranteed) 

Brian Santilena has been representing home buyers and home sellers in the Oakland Hills, Berkeley Hills and Piedmont California marketplace since 1998.  He is a Realtor, CRS Certified Residential Specialist, liscened contractor and Sr. Sales Associate with Pacific Union Real Estate.  He is highly knowledgeable in the Oakland Hills premier neighborhoods such as Haddon Hill, Rockridge, Montclair, Glenview, Trestle Glen, Crocker Highlands, Oakmore, Laurel District and Redwood Heights.  Berkeley Hills neighborhoods such as Northbrea, Westbrea, North Berkeley Hills, Berkeley Flats, Thousand Oaks, South Berkeley, Gourmet Ghetto, Elmwood, Uplands, Claremont, LeConte.  City of Piedmont, City of Kensington, City of Albany.  Please feel free to CONTACT BRIAN if you have any real estate needs in Oakland, Berkeley or Piedmont CA.

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As an international client, I can say that Brian made the sale of my Northern California property seem easy. He was able to create and implement a successful marketing plan in these tough economic times that drove clients to the property. Brian also managed the necessary renovations in my absence to create a property that showed really well. Brian is an expert in the Rockridge/Oakland Hills neighborhoods and he knows all the right people to get the job done. He was able to successfully manage and close my deal while I was in Europe. I can recommend Brian whether you live next door to him or if you live in another country. He understood what I wanted and helped me get there.

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Property Features
Offered at $575,000
3 bedrooms and one full bathroom
Updated “chef’s” quality kitchen
Restored wood burning fireplace
Formal dining room
Large living room
“Matchstick” hardwood floors
Loads of storage in large basement areas

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 Brian Santilena has been marketing homes for sale in the Oakland Hills, Berkeley Hills and Piedmont California since 1998.  He is a Realtor – CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and is highly knowledgable in all of the areas premier neighborhoods such as Haddon Hill, Rockridge, Montclair, Glenview, Terstle Glen, Crocker Highlands, Oakmore, Laurel District and Redwood Heights.  Please feel free to CONTACT BRIAN if you have any real estate needs in Oakland, Berkeley or Piedmont CA.

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24 Oval Rd. ” New” Montclair area of Oakland Hills CA
2 bedrooms – 1.25 bathrooms
Built post Oakland Hills fire in 1993
1 car attached garage w/ interior access
1505 sqft interior space on a 5780 sqft lot
Walk Score rating
OUSD assigns this address to: Thornhill Elementary School
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Offered at $645,000

I’ve been marketing homes in the Oakland, Berkeley and Piedmont areas since 1997. Great neighborhoods like Oakland’s Rockridge, Montclair, Glenview, Trestle Glen, Crocker Highlands, Oakmore, Redwood Heights as well as the greater Oakland Hills. Berkeley Hills, Claremont, Westbrea, Northbrea and Elmwood are just a few Berkeley’s great spots. Please feel free to contact me if you have any Oakland, Berkeley or Piedmont neighborhood questions.  Thank you.  Brian Santilena Pacific Union Real Estate Oakland, Oakland Hills, Montclair, Piedmont CA.

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4701 Kaphan Ave in Oakland’s Redwood Heights Neighborhood
3+ bedrooms
1.25 bathrooms (and a great spot all set for a second bath.)
2 car detached garage w/ interior access
More details to come. Expected on market first week of April 2009

Offered at $625,000

I’ve been marketing homes in the Oakland, Berkeley and Piedmont areas since 1997. Great neighborhoods like Oakland’s Rockridge, Montclair, Glenview, Trestle Glen, Crocker Highlands, Oakmore, Redwood Heights as well as the greater Oakland Hills. Berkeley Hills, Claremont, Westbrea, Northbrea and Elmwood are just a few Berkeley’s great spots. Please feel free to contact me if you have any Oakland, Berkeley or Piedmont neighborhood questions.  Thank you.  Brian Santilena Pacific Union Real Estate Oakland-Montclair

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It’s sunny and light filled 2BD, 2 BA corner unit is in a great building that’s been thoroughly redone. It offers granite counters, stainless kitchen appliances, crown moldings, lots of closets with mirrored doors and pleasant outlooks from it North/West facing dual pane windows. There is a large open living room with a sliding glass door that opens to your own outdoor patio/deck. Cool evenings can be warmed up by your wood burning fireplace with stone mantel surround. Below there is a secure, gated garage with one deeded parking space andh interior access. The well managed HOA offers many amenities for the low monthly fee of $309. The building is centrally located just one block off of Harrison and only a few blocks from Whole Foods Gourmet Grocery. Come take a look for yourself because you will not be disappointed. When looking to purchase or sell a home or a condo in the city of Oakland-Oakland Hills in areas such as Montclair, Trestle Glen, Rockridge or Glenview OR the city of Piedmont or the Berkely Hills, please consider me your local real estate resource.

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77 Farimount Ave. #119 in Oakland CA
2 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms
Updated kitchen and baths
1033 sqft of interior space  -  1 assigned garage space with interior access

Offered at $344,500

I’ve been marketing homes in the Oakland, Berkeley and Piedmont areas since 1997. Great neighborhoods like Oakland’s Rockridge, Montclair, Glenview, Trestle Glen, Crocker Highlands, Oakmore, Redwood Heights as well as the greater Oakland Hills. Berkeley Hills, Claremont, Westbrea, Northbrea and Elmwood are just a few Berkeley’s great spots. Please feel free to contact me if you have any Oakland, Berkeley or Piedmont neighborhood questions. Thank you. Brian Santilena Pacific Union Real Estate Oakland-Montclair

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The Parkwoods Condos are great if you are looking for a low maintenance, the newer construction Parkwoods condos in the Oakland Montclair Hills is your condo development. I’ve just listed this luxury Parkwoods second floor Piedmont model on the sunny Easterly side of building 240. It has pleasant hillside outlooks and is set up with 2 master suites. It is clean, comfortable and spacious. There is in-unit laundry and 2 assigned indoor garage parking spaces below. The Parkwoods development has a top notch management company Community Association Services and offers many of the amenities you’re looking for. Amenities such as an exercise gym, pool, paid garbage, paid water and all in close proximity to Montclair, Rockridge and San Francisco express bus and more. Please feel free to call me, Brian Santilena 510.501.3534 to arrange a private showing of the Parkwoods Condos.

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240 Caldecott Lane #207 Oakland’s Montclair Oakland Hills CA
2 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms
Hillside outlooks  -  set up as 2 suites
1119 sqft of interior space – 2 car assigned garage spaces with interior access

Offered at $415,000

I’ve been marketing homes in the Parkwoods Condos Oakland, Berkeley and Piedmont areas since 1997. Great neighborhoods like Oakland’s Rockridge, Montclair, Glenview, Trestle Glen, Crocker Highlands, Oakmore, Redwood Heights as well as the greater Oakland Hills. Berkeley Hills, Claremont, Westbrea, Northbrea and Elmwood are just a few Berkeley’s great spots. Please feel free to contact me if you have any Oakland, Berkeley or Piedmont neighborhood questions. Thank you and have a great day. Brian Santilena Pacific Union Real Estate Oakland-Montclair

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