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33 Alvarado Rd., Berkeley - Tasteful mid-century modern with huge upside potential for making this home into a showplace. Listed for $1,395,000. Open this Sunday 2-4:30 For more details about this beautiful listing, email Sheila at ssabine@grubbco.com

176 Alvarado Rd., listed for $2,375,000, is a showplace in itself but the tasteful art work in every room are worth remembering. There is also an understated color pattern throughout the house that wraps you in soft visual blanket. For more information about this beautiful listing and others, email Sheila at ssabine@grubbco.com

Tucked away on a quiet street in the Berkeley hills, this historic 1920s built Florentine Villa is a real jewel. It feautures a creek side entry, large sunny rooms, artistic stairway with hand carved woodwork and Art Deco inspired pond and gardens.  List price $3,250,000.00 Open this Sunday. Email Sheila at ssabine@grubbco.com for more details about this beautiful Berkeley home and more...

My favorite flower stand is the Sonoma Coast Protea stall with the most amazing flowers-I want to buy all of them! Want to learn more about the Lake Merritt area and other beautiful Oakland neighborhoods, email Sheila Sabine at ssabine@grubbco.com

Originally the Rose Street Grocery store, built in 1908, this historic building was used as a store and residence for George Hunnicutt. It was designated as a structure of merit in 1988 symbolizing the way past generations lived. The building has been lovingly restored and now lives as an elegant townhome and separate studio for an artist who is a quilt maker. You never know what to expect behind closed doors!  List price $1,475,000 – Open this Sunday  Email Sheila at ssabine@grubbco.com for more details about this beautiful listing and others in Berkeley.