181 Brookside Drive, Berkeley This exquisite, fairy-tale home in the coveted Claremont neighborhood is part of the secluded enclave of residences known as Claremont Park. Story has it that the developer of Claremont Park built this home last, for … [Read more...] about Fairy-Tale Home in Claremont Park
Hot Properties
Hot Properties make a splash when they hit the market. Each house featured here is driving the local real estate market in some essential way, be it through architectural significance, illustration of an important current pulse, historic relevance, groundbreaking price, or other unique East Bay market trends.
Only the Bones are Old
This graceful home with stunning bay views on one of Berkeley’s friendliest and quietest streets has been virtually rebuilt from top to bottom, including top-quality remodeling throughout, as well as an engineered seismic retrofit. Click here for … [Read more...] about Only the Bones are Old
Modern Craftsman near Solano Avenue
921 Ensenada Avenue, Berkeley This Modern Craftsman home is located in the highly sought-after, “walkable” neighborhood just one block off popular Solano Avenue. Originally built circa 1920 in the classic Craftsman style, the structure has been … [Read more...] about Modern Craftsman near Solano Avenue
1431 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Albany
This adorable, very sunny home with detached studio/workshop is located in the premium Thousand Oaks neighborhood, close to Albany’s excellent public schools, a beautiful community park, and Solano Avenue shopping. Full details and photo tour here! … [Read more...] about 1431 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Albany
A Playful Home in the Berkeley Hills
“Research shows that play is not just joyful and energizing — it's deeply involved with human development and intelligence.” --Dr. Stuart Brown, pioneer in research on play 645 Euclid Ave is designed around the enjoyment of life, indoors and out. … [Read more...] about A Playful Home in the Berkeley Hills
Vintage Home in the Gourmet Ghetto
This historic home was built in Berkeley’s early days, when most homes still lacked electric lights, the University was in its infancy, and the steam train still ran down Shattuck Avenue. The home exhibits many iconic Victorian-era features such as … [Read more...] about Vintage Home in the Gourmet Ghetto
Exquisite 4-bd Mediterranean with all-new foundation, seismic, drainage and sewer
This sunny Mediterranean home with easy indoor-outdoor flow combines lovely architectural details (circa 1927) with extensive structural upgrades. Historic outbuilding (originally a stable?) awaits your vision. For full details and photo … [Read more...] about Exquisite 4-bd Mediterranean with all-new foundation, seismic, drainage and sewer
Light-filled Mediterranean home in the Berkeley hills
What I like best about this house is the massive, ancient boulder under tall Redwoods in the back yard. Its South-facing exposure ensures it's flooded with natural light all day, and the lower level with separate entry and bath make an ideal, private … [Read more...] about Light-filled Mediterranean home in the Berkeley hills
Hello, 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.