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Listed for: $595,000 Located at: 492 Staten Ave in Oakland (Adams Point neighborhood) You will fall in love with this sophisticated Pied-a-Terre in Landmark Bellevue Staten, a designated Art Deco Treasure close to Lake Merritt. With a 24 hour concierge and valet parking, you will find elegant living at an affordable price.  This light-filed and spacious unit features a large living room with original cast concrete fireplace, dining room with marble bar, updated kitchen with cherry cabinets, large bedroom with connecting dressing area, high ceilings, parquet floors, arched doorways, and an abundance of closets. Located just minutes away from sailing, gondola rides, theaters, restaurants, Lake Merritt Farmer’s Market, BART and freeways. Walkscore 93! (walkscore.com). Learn more about this listing Contact Sheila Sabine to schedule a tour: (510) 326-5055 or ssabine@grubbco.com

Listed for: $1,550,000 Located at: 492 Staten Ave in Oakland (Adams Point neighborhood) Rare and spectacular all level 1,700 sq. feet of gracious living in this light-filled elegant condo with sweeping views of the Bay Area and The Lake.  Dining Room at 492 Staten Avenue #1101. Relax in the large living room with original cast concrete fireplace while viewing many varieties of birds in the bird sanctuary directly out your window. Entertain in the exquisite formal dining room or prepare chef’s meals in the updated kitchen with sparkling new stove and refrigerator.  Living room over Lake Merritt at 492 Staten Avenue #1101. The huge ensuite bedroom with connecting glamorous full bath and dressing area has abundant closets.The second bedroom with connecting original art deco bath creates a private separation of space. The unit is enhanced with parquet floors throughout, nine foot ceilings and stunning arched doorways. One of the two bathrooms at 492 Staten Avenue #...

Nestled in the foothills of the larger Oakland, it has gained the nicknamed " the city of Millionaires ". With only 11,000 residents, it is famous for its mansions with well-manicured lawns. I love taking a stroll in Piedmont Park with my grandkids, drive around and see the beautiful mansions, and walk my dog in one of the nicest dog park of the East Bay! Follow me as I take you on a personal tour.

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. 

Despite the pandemic, houses on the East Bay are selling well above the asking price. The market is sizzling. Snapshot of the housing real estate market in the region between January and March 2021.

Sold for $1,000,000 (originally listed for: $895,000) Located at: 3842 Greenwood Ave in Oakland (Crocker Highlands neighborhood) Enjoy easy living with two spacious bedrooms and a plus office space with elegant built-in shelves and desk. You will be delighted with this awesome all level owner’s unit - Stretch out in the large light filled living room with fireplace or prepare gourmet meals in the spacious handsome kitchen with Jenair & Thermador appliances, granite counters, cherrywood cabinets, crema marfil and travertine floors, Grohe and Kohler fixtures.  Watch a video of this listing BONUS - The separate studio apartment is an additional live/work space complete with new kitchenette, all new appliances, full bath and home office space. For a breath of fresh air, relax on the outdoor patios, private deck and gardens. Crocker Highlands Crocker Highlands, once known for reliance on Key Line of electric trains, offers elegant examples of Tudor, Spanish, Arts and Crafts, Beaux ...