The Voice of East Bay Living

This year, I've started a new video series that explores the various East Bay neighborhoods through my very subjective lens! Having lived here and sold so many properties over the years, I have developed an intimate knowledge of the diverse areas on this side of the bridge.  Montclair, located in the Oakland hills, is full of hidden gems! So let me take you on a private tour of my home neighborhood. 

The Hillside Gardeners of Montclair making Christmas wreaths at the annual holiday luncheon. Founded in 1947, there are currently ~120 members who are involved with many volunteer projects, including the maintenance of public gardens in Oakland. Email Sheila at ssabine@grubbco.com for more details.

I recently joined this wonderful local garden club which just celebrated its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1947, the club currently has 120 members. The members maintain public gardens at Lake Merritt,the Montclair Library and the Joaquin Miller Community Center. The objectives of the club are to stimulate the love and knowledge of gardening, to aid in the protection of native trees, plant and birds and to encourage in civic planting and conservation.  If you are interested in joining me at the next meeting, just give me a call. I would love to take you as my guest. Sheila Sabine is a business woman, multi-dimensional artist, and Senior Sales Associate at The Grubb Company. ssabine@grubbco.com 510.326.5055

1 Fernhoff Court, Oakland CA. 94619   List price $1,195,000   Shhh-don’t tell anyone—the best kept secret in the Bay Area is Hillcrest  Estates, a   sophisticated  and private neighborhood just minutes away from Montclair  village. In  the heart of this  exclusive neighborhood  is 1  Fernhoff  Ct.  The  residence  is tucked away from the street at the end of a  winding driveway , giving it the  feel a  country  estate. As you enter the gated entrance, the magic begins. An intimate courtyard leads you to the level in entrance, and voila, space, light and comfortable  living greet  you with open arms.  S tretch out in extra-large living room and family room both with fireplaces and French doors leading to the private patio and rear gardens. Entertain in the convenient kitchen, equipped with wet bar and adjacent to formal dining room with dramatic vaulted ceilings. Cho...

Join me in the beautiful kitchen of one of my listings, a stylish Montclair Contemporary.

Living is easy in this chic and sophisticated all level Contemporary home with views, light, an abundance of space and tasteful decor in every room. Perfect for entertaining, with private enclosed patios and gardens that create a true urban oasis. Located on a tranquil cul-de-sac in the Piedmont side of Montclair, you are just a flash away from great neighborhood shops and restaurants. • Large living room with fireplace and door to front patio  • Gracious dining room  • Gourmet kitchen with access to gardens  • Hardwood floors in the main public rooms  • Large master suite with built-in closets and updated bath  • Cozy second bedroom and a third serves as a home office  • Jack and Jill connecting bath  • Main hallway with French doors opening to rear gardens  • Generous front and back gardens with groomed landscaping  • Detached garden home office with magnolia tree view  Showings by Appointment: Contact Judith Glass 51...