Montclair is an area of Oakland above Highway 13 between Broadway Terrace and Park Boulevard, with properties built from the 1920’s to new construction.  The appeal is the woodsy setting and in many parts of Montclair you will get the feeling that you are away from it all, yet so close to the city vibe. [...]

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Can I plug my newest listing?  www.1895Manzanita.com  This house is perfect for the buyer who wants SPACE, 3409 square feet of space.  There is also Golden Gate, Bay Bridge and South Bay views from almost every room.  The rooms do say, “I was built in the 1970’s”  but the lay-out is supreme.  Some TLC [...]

Imagine a mid-century home from a classic American  movie.  You know the house with high style, walls of glass, views and Doris Day inside.  Roger Lee was an architect who designed high style for the middle class.  Creating over 100 exquisite homes, Roger Lee is one of the forgotten mid century modernist.  Five Krohn (in Montclair) created from the [...]

This secluded country house in Montclair was my favorite home from last week’s Broker’s Tour.  I am featuring this home as I felt it had a reasonable price, great upgrades and real charm.  This home is offered at $629,000 by John and Judith of GrubbCo.  The improvements include structural upgrades, gourmet kitchen with professional grade [...]

 
39 Kimberley Court in the Piedmont Pines area of Montclair was my favorite house from last Thursday’s Broker’s Tour.  I loved the living room with the stacked flagstone fireplace, walls of glass with the unobstructed views! This home is listed with Helen Nicholas of APR.  Thanks Helen! List price is $949,000
 
 
 
 

The Montclair district of Oakland is a distinct area comprised of an eclectic array of architectural  within mountainous landscaping full of eucalyptus, oak, pine and redwood trees.  I love the hidden passages that lead to Montclair Village, the retail area of this community.

Yesterday as I compiled the homes to view that were open on broker’s tour, I was urged by a colleague to put 45 Lane Court on my list. (This home is currently listed with Nancy Rothman of Pacific Union.)  My colleague had heard that this property was a piece of art, and boy the rumors [...]

This photo is of a home that was for lease last year in Montclair. The house is constructed from an old water vessel.
Montclair is a coveted neighborhood locally known for having an “in the country” style of living. With its charming village, walking trails and proximity to both nature and highways into San Francisco, [...]

This photo was taken off of the balcony of 2281 Chelsea in MontclairToday was such a beautiful and clear day in Oakland. Last night the wind raged all night providing us a cloudless day with San Francisco and Downtown Oakland views to be seen all around town. Today, I am showcasing two new [...]

Found objects, dried masterpieces and fresh blooms, make Montclair Florsit a premier flower boutique. Husband and wife duo, Rosario and Siutta created a charming and calm flower shop that I really enjoy patronizing. Here I order the flowers that I want delivered within Oakland. I have been able to stop by in the [...]