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This close-knit community of Albany once consisted of the pipe fitters, welders, and shipbuilders that were employed here during World War II. Today, Albany is home to a diverse group of professionals who support the local schools with a passion. … [Read more...] about The Awesome Albany School District

2834 Forest Avenue, Berkeley 4 bedrooms / 2.5 baths $1,495,000 Represented by Holly Rose, Marvin Gardens Real Estate This handsome Craftsman home, with a remodeled and reconfigured main floor, is filled with light and open spaces.  The all-new … [Read more...] about A Place to Play in Elmwood

784 Cragmont Avenue, Berkeley 4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms $1,350,000 Finally, the view you’ve been waiting for! This graceful, spacious home, luminous with natural light, is sited to capture sweeping bay views through several giant picture windows. … [Read more...] about 4-Bridge View on Extra-Large Lot

Once upon a time, on a tree-lined street overlooking a sparkling bay, a very special home was built in the Storybook Style. Drawn from Hollywood in the 1920’s, Storybook Style was a manifestation of America’s love affair with the fantastical version … [Read more...] about Happily Ever After

This is your chance to build your dream home in the top-ranked Albany School District. Near the Westbrae Biergarten, Berkeley Natural Foods, Berkeley Bagels, Terrace Park, and Cornell School. Sunny, flat lot on a friendly, tree-lined street. Land use … [Read more...] about Rare vacant lot in Albany

This sunny, stylish home is located on a tree-lined, two-block long street near the Lower Rockridge shopping district. The detached backyard casita with full bath is an ideal place to write your novel or house your in-law. Charge your car in your own … [Read more...] about Temescal Home plus Casita

1407 Northside Ave, Berkeley 4 bedrooms, 2 baths $950,000 Represented by: Holly Rose, Marvin Gardens Real Estate This beautifully updated home is special and unusual for several reasons. A true 4-bedroom home is hard to find in Berkeley -- that … [Read more...] about Four “Real” Bedrooms in Walkable Westbrae

  875 Hilldale Avenue, Berkeley Exceptionally large 2++ bedroom, 3-bath home $950,000 Represented by Holly Rose, Marvin Gardens Real Estate “Haciendas” were originally landed estates in the colonies of the Spanish Empire. Unlike the … [Read more...] about Rare Hacienda Style Home in the Hills

  Lower Rockridge Craftsman home 568 Martin Street, Oakland 2 bedrooms / 1 bath Just a few blocks to Market Hall, BART, Frog Park $795,000 Represented by:Holly Rose, Marvin Gardens It's true what they say about the 3 most important … [Read more...] about Classic Cottage in Lower Rockridge

1237 Ordway Street, Berkeley (Northbrae) 2 bedroom / 1 bath home, plus outbuildings $795,000 Represented by Holly Rose, Marvin Gardens Real Estate Have you ever wished you could just cruise out your back door in the morning to collect eggs, … [Read more...] about Mini Urban Homestead

1645 Portland Avenue, Berkeley 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and detached backyard studio $950,000 Represented by: Holly Rose, Marvin Gardens Real Estate Welcome to Thousand Oaks, one of Berkeley’s most sought-after residential communities. … [Read more...] about Home Plus Studio in Thousand Oaks

24 Highgate Court, Kensington 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, in-law potential on lower level Represented by Holly Rose, Marvin Gardens Real Estate $850,000 See full details, photo tour, and showing schedule This spacious, airy home was designed by noted … [Read more...] about Hammarberg Midcentury with Bay Views