Skyline Drive, Oakland

Location:

Skyline Drive is the hill top ridge road in the Oakland Hills. Skylines runs most of the length of Oakland in a North to South direction. It effectively is the dividing line between Alameda and Contra Costa County.

Types of properties:

On the northern end of Skyline (near Berkeley) many of the lots are hillside. Many post fire newer construction homes have been built here. Some of the finest San Francisco, Golden Gate and panoramic Bay views can be had. On the Sothern end of Skyline Drive the lots are not quite as steep and are typically much bigger. Some lots are horse properties and can total more than 1-2 acres. Architecture varies wildly from 1920’s hunting lodge styles to contemporary flat roofed glass and metal cliff hangers.

Features:

Skyline Drive borders some of the premier recreation and public park facilities in the area. Great hiking, biking and dog walking locations are accessed from Skyline Drive. There are several streets that connect Hwy 13 to Skyline. Many areas are wooded and green. Skyline is particularly attractive Buyers wanting to feel away from it all yet a short distance to Shopping and transportation.