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Hammarberg Midcentury with Bay Views

June 21, 2018 By Holly Rose Filed Under: Hot Properties

Hammarberg Midcentury with Bay Views

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

The House that Time Forgot

June 7, 2018 By Holly Rose Filed Under: Hot Properties

The House that Time Forgot

Spanish Colonial Revival Fixer-Upper on Over ½ Acre with Bay View 2371 Oak Street, Berkeley 5-bedroom home plus adjacent vacant parcel $1,000,000 Represented by:Holly Rose, Marvin Gardens Real Estate Go back in time down a tree-lined … [Read more...] about The House that Time Forgot

A sturdy house in the hills

May 29, 2018 By Holly Rose Filed Under: Hot Properties

A sturdy house in the hills

1021 Park Hills Road 4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms $1,195,000 Represented by Holly Rose, Marvin Gardens Real Estate Frequently, home Buyers feel they have to choose: Do we want a home in the hills, or do we want a home that feels sturdy and … [Read more...] about A sturdy house in the hills

Wall-to-Wall Views in Kensington

May 20, 2018 By Holly Rose Filed Under: Hot Properties

Wall-to-Wall Views in Kensington

132 Highland Blvd, Kensington 4 bedrooms / 2.5 baths Configured for in-law or nanny Breath-taking bay views $1,050,000 Represented by Holly Rose, Realtor Marvin Gardens Real Estate The unincorporated community of Kensington is one of the … [Read more...] about Wall-to-Wall Views in Kensington

A rat story

May 3, 2018 By Holly Rose Filed Under: Case Studies

A rat story

I’m belly down in the crawl space, my spelunking flashlight cutting a small cone of bright white light through the murky dark. Ahead of me is the engineer in his coveralls, while behind me, the access door flaps shut in a stormy gust of wind. The … [Read more...] about A rat story

“Walkable” Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto

April 26, 2018 By Holly Rose Filed Under: Hot Properties

“Walkable” Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto

1642 Milvia Street, #1 2-bedroom condominium, $695,000 Represented by: Holly Rose, Marvin Gardens Real Estate What if you could live in the vibrant community of North Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, surrounded by some of the most enjoyable cultural … [Read more...] about “Walkable” Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto

Would you like to live in a castle?

April 18, 2018 By Holly Rose Filed Under: Hot Properties

Would you like to live in a castle?

836 Spruce Street, Berkeley: $1,695,000 3,177 square feet, 3++ bedrooms, 2+ baths Represented by Holly Rose, Marvin Gardens Real Estate This Spanish “Castle” with spectacular bay views was designed by architect WH Hooper in the early 1900's.  … [Read more...] about Would you like to live in a castle?

Would you like a 2,000-acre back yard?

April 11, 2018 By Holly Rose Filed Under: Hot Properties

Would you like a 2,000-acre back yard?

What if you could walk out your front door, and within a few minutes be in a gently rolling parkland with hiking trails, a lake, botanical garden, jogging paths, a little farm, picnic areas -- even a merry-go-round? You would be living near Tilden … [Read more...] about Would you like a 2,000-acre back yard?

Oakland’s Bushrod neighborhood, before and after

March 12, 2018 By Holly Rose Filed Under: Uncategorized

Oakland’s Bushrod neighborhood, before and after

Oakland's Bushrod neighborhood, roughly bounded by Telegraph Ave, Ashby Ave, Adeline St, and Highway 24, has long awaited it's turn as a hot real estate location. Historically overshadowed by Lower Rockridge just on the other side of Telegraph, … [Read more...] about Oakland’s Bushrod neighborhood, before and after

Estate Liquidation Resources for the East Bay

March 8, 2018 By Holly Rose Filed Under: My favorite tradespeople

Estate Liquidation Resources for the East Bay

"Estate Liquidation" is a term few people have heard, unless they have faced the prospect of clearing out a house full of possessions -- their own, or a loved one's. In a nutshell, Estate Liquidation is the process of finding a new home for every … [Read more...] about Estate Liquidation Resources for the East Bay

1797 Thousand Oaks Blvd: $1,695,000

February 15, 2018 By Holly Rose Filed Under: Hot Properties

1797 Thousand Oaks Blvd:  $1,695,000

Everybody wants to live in Thousand Oaks. When I meet with new clients who wish to buy a home in Berkeley, it seems that whatever their targeted neighborhood (Solano Ave, Gourmet Ghetto, Northbrae, Elmwood), they always toss in "or Thousand Oaks." … [Read more...] about 1797 Thousand Oaks Blvd: $1,695,000

Thousand Oaks Ablaze with Blossoms

February 14, 2018 By Holly Rose Filed Under: East Bay Living

Thousand Oaks Ablaze with Blossoms

I always love driving down Thousand Oaks Blvd, but right now, and for the next few weeks, it is a rare treat indeed, as brilliantly blooming plum trees frame the gorgeous homes along the boulevard. This image was taken near Great Stone Face Park (at … [Read more...] about Thousand Oaks Ablaze with Blossoms

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Holly RoseHello, I’m Holly Rose. I help people buy and sell homes in the East Bay. I specialize in fine old homes with interesting or historically significant architecture.

I have been a top-ranked residential Realtor for 25+ years. I am deeply connected to our local community, and I love my work. Most of my clients come to me through word-of-mouth referral. Let’s talk.

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