• 3 beds and 1 bath!
• Radiant heating!  Yes, warm toes all day long.  And it comes with a solar back up.
• Solar water heater!
• Dual pane windows, wood floors!
• Fun colors throughout!
• Granite counters!

Ok, so here is what makes it E X T R A fab…

• 5200 sf lot, tastefully landscaped using California Natives!
• Tranquil and private patio and garden
• Automatic irrigation
• Landscape lighting

And if that isn’t enough, here is the icing on the cake…

• 240sf detached workspace w/concrete floors, vaulted ceiling and double doors overlooking the garden (think art studio, music studio, photography studio, and more!)
• adjacent to the workspace is a 600+ sf shed (owner was a photographer and used it as her dark room)

Told you it was cool.

www.1610-9thSt.com

Open Sunday!

www.942Norvell.com

Ok, so check it out.  I recently listed one of the sweetest remodels I have seen in awhile. 

1408 Alcatraz in Berkeley is a one-of-a-kind gem.  This 2+ bedroom, 1 bath home is ready for its next owners.  You wouldn’t have to really do a thing, well, except for move in your own belongings.  The house is ready for the holidays, ready for entertaining, ready to make your own.

Some comments from people who have visited the home:

“Wait, are these fossilized limestone counters?  And is this a Viking Range?  Now this is a kitchen I could cook in!  ” ~First time home buyer chef

“I love the recessed lighting throughout the house.” ~Neighbor

“Radiant floors?  So when I wake up in the morning my toes won’t be cold?” ~7 year old home shopper

“The storage in the basement is larger than my apartment!” ~First time homebuyer currently renting in San Francisco

So as you can see, the buzz is getting out there.   We are reviewing offers this Tuesday, October 26th, so make sure you take a peek before it is too late!   

Click here to see the walking video tour on YouTube.

The house has 4 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths with stunning views of both the backyard garden and the Golden Gate.  My favorite part is the open, epicurean kitchen and the retreat-like master suite.  The living room is bright and sunny with French doors that open up onto a deck.

With a Walk Score of 92/100, you could easily wake up on a lazy Sunday morning, throw on a light sweater, and walk on down to Peets for a cuppa’ java or La Farine for a flaky morning bun.

This is one house that is worth seeing.

http://www.5416BarrettAve.com

(That is how I start out all of my video tours- click the video below to see this house in action!)

www.1225Brighton.com is a special house and I have to say, this new listing has sure been exciting! 

The seller has really been thoughtful about the things she did to get it on the market, such a rarity these days.  The kitchen has been tastefully remodeled and includes new black and white checked flooring, black on black countertops, new paint and a new stove.  The seller also had new floors put in the laundry room and master bathroom.

And the living room…so full of life and energy!  The window faces south and gets the wonderful morning sun.  The focal point of the living room is the beautful brick fireplace and rounded ceilings- classic MacGregor details.  Off of the living room is the dining room, comfortable in size for a relaxing family dinner or holiday brunch.

 You can see here the real effects of staging: it gives you an idea of how to effectively use space.  With the help of the stagers, the seller painted throughout, updated fixtures, and added some special finishing touches.

The home has a master suite with private bath and sliding doors into the garden, plus two additional bedrooms and one additional bath.  Interior garage access and a private laundry room make life a little easier.

When talking to the seller, her story was clear: this was a family house.  Her kids went to Albany schools, played in Albany parks, and shopped at local stores.

We are open Sunday, August 9th from 2:00 – 4:00.  Stop by!

This immaculate and sunny home is located in Albany, CA, where the schools rule, the weather is superb, and the location couldn’t be more convenient. 

With three bedrooms and two baths, this home was built in 1937 by the renowned Charles “One Nail” MacGregor and has all the charm and quality of its early years.  Three blocks to Albany Middle School and two blocks to El Cerrito Plaza and BART, this home has beautiful match stick hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen that has been tastefully updated to include black-on-black granite countertops, a new range/oven, new floors, and new paint.  The master bedroom has sliding glass doors into the backyard and a private bath.  Lemon and apple trees in back yard and plenty of space and separation for adults and kids to find their spot.  Move right in and get ready for school – in Albany, the city with outstanding schools!

I made this really cool guided video tour of the house, check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ENA34uV9No

Need more information?  Contact the listing agent, Liz Stevens, Windermere Bay Area, (510) 409-6977

Open Thursday, 7/2/09
Open Saturday, 7/4/09
Open Sunday, 7/5/09

Wow!  Check out this new listing at 4707 El Centro Avenue in Oakland. 

This 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath home radiates light throughout.  With 1550 square feet of living space this home features a large, formal dining room, a bright kitchen with tile countertops and breakfast nook, and a warm living room, ready for relaxing.  The house also features thermal-paned windows, hardwood floors, and many of the systems have been upgraded.  The backyard conisists of an organic garden with irrigated beds, perfect for growing your own fruits and vegetables.

This house is not a short sale or REO so stop by this Sunday from 2-4:30 and make your offer anytime after July 1st. 

For more information, call the listing agent, Catherine Stern with Red Oak Realty, 510-527-3387.

So I guess I would be prudent to point out a new Rockridge listing that I saw on Broker’s Tour yesterday that I am in love with!  The house, located on Ocean View Dr. (one of my favorite streets in all of RR), is centrally located to College Avenue. 

The description by listing agent Ron Kriss of Lawton Associates says in the MLS“Perfect 2-Story Rockridge Crafsman. This one has it all- Frplc, Gleaming Hrdwd Flrs, Leaded Glass Built-ins, Pocket Drs, Window Seats, Box Beams, Plate Rails, Vintage Lighting, & more. Big rooms, south facing yard, plenty of off st. parking.” 

I would have to agree, this house is indeed a perfect 2-story RR Craftsman and yes, it does have it all.  If only I were in the market for a new house…