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New Listing!  

Architectural Masterpiece | “Pacific Heights in Piedmont”

25 Sea View Avenue | Piedmont, CA

Spectacular Piedmont residence in the classical Beaux Arts Style – grand scale dimensions, rich architectural detail, and exquisite artisan craftsmanship combined with thoughtful and elegant updates throughout. Main residence has 5BD/6.5BA plus a 1BD/1BA studio apartment. Gourmet, light-filled kitchen with large central Carrera marble island, two Sub Zero refrigerators and La Cornue stove. Stunning City and bay views throughout the home. Gracious, expansive terrace spans back of home, ideal for entertaining. Lower level recently renovated, creating a custom wine cellar, game rooms, exercise room, and extensive storage.  Located on over one-half acre on one of Piedmont’s most coveted streets. A rare find – Pacific Heights elegance in Piedmont, a community with award-winning schools, parks and play fields. 

See Video here: https://vimeo.com/678121163

 

2021 Summary – Dan Walner Real Estate

The 2021 real estate market was fast paced and competitive – I feel fortunate to have assisted a number of clients in successfully buying or selling their homes.  I continue to love working on both sides of the Caldecott Tunnel and helping clients with their East Bay real estate needs.  Here are some high level statistics for me in 2021:

• 24 home sales or purchases representing $51.6M
  • 13 Listings | 11 Buyers
  • 14 transactions in Contra Costa ($23.3M)
  • 10 transactions in Alameda County ($28.3M)
  • 19 on market trades, 5 off market trades

Looking forward to another successful year in 2022 – if you are interested in discussing the real estate market or thinking about making a change to where you live, give me call and let’s talk!

 

Sold!  

Grand Lake Gem

385 Elwood Avenue, Oakland

3BD | 2.5BA | 1,823 sq ft 

Offered at $1,295,000 | Sold at $1,575,000

 

Just Listed!  Open Sun 2p – 4:30p. Gorgeous Grand Lake Craftsman home featuring 3BD, 2.5BA in an ideal location.  Built in 1912 and meticulously maintained and updated throughout, 385 Elwood is a wonderful blend of beautiful architectural and period details with all the conveniences for modern living.  Perched at the crest of the hill, the charming front garden and classic porch offer delightful curb appeal.  The entry level offers formal living and dining rooms, an updated kitchen with skylight, family room with vaulted ceiling and abundant natural light along with two bedrooms with a newly updated jack and jill bathroom as well as a laundry room/powder room.  Newly refinished hardwood floors, woodburning fireplace, built ins and stained glass windows accentuate the history of the house.  The lower level primary bedroom and bathroom provides generous size for a sitting area or desk.   Quaint and serene backyard space includes newer turf area, stained concrete patio, retaining wall, wooden steps, and fence along with plantings.  Sewer compliant along with many newer infrastructure upgrades (roof, hot water heater, furnace, washer/dryer, dishwasher) makes 385 Elwood move in ready!   Amazing location close to shops, dining and cafes in the Grand Lake and Lakeshore area, Grand Lake Movie Theater, Lake Merritt for exercise and activities, the Morcom Rose Garden, transportation, BART, 580 freeway!

Sold with 5 offers!

Heart of Lafayette Charmer

3368 Victoria Avenue, Lafayette

3BD 2BA Main House 1,535sq ft | Cottage with full bath 315sq ft | .27 acre flat lot – backs to creek

Offered at $1,595,000 | Sold at $1,968,000

Open Sat 8.21 & Sun 8.22  1p – 4p

New Listing!  Located on one of Lafayette’s most coveted streets, 3368 Victoria Avenue offers a charming single level 3BD/2BA ranch style home and a detached cottage (with a full bathroom) and a wonderful flat lot with spectacular back yard spaces including a canopy of mature trees. Amazing central location on a one block street close to everything and that backs up to the Las Trampas Creek.  Charm and curb appeal abound with a generous sized front lawn, updated kitchen and bathrooms, and a large 1 car garage with bonus storage areas.  Rare opportunity to live in as-is and enjoy as well as offering many expansion possibilities. Detached cottage is a great flexible use space – office, guests, au-pair, outdoor living room, the possibilities are endless!  Close to vibrant Lafayette downtown shops and restaurants, Lafayette Reservoir, Hwy 24 and 680, BART, and 13 years of top-rated schools.

 

www.3368Victoria.com

 

*As measured by Floor Plan Visuals; 1535sq ft main house and 315sq ft Cottage

Sold with Multiple offers for $1,300,000!

3390 Guido Street, Oakland

3BD | 2.5BA | 1,910sq ft | Offered at $995,000

Enchanting Mediterranean style home in Redwood Heights!  Located near Jordan Park (Avenue Terrace Playground), 3390 Guido offers light filled spaces inside and out.  Great floorplan layout with tons of potential!  Generous sized rooms including living room, dining room and kitchen with a breakfast nook.  2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the main level along with a finished lower level consisting of a bedroom, family room, laundry/mud room and half bath.  Charming outdoor spaces include front lawn area with a gorgeous Pine tree, back patio and planting area, and a front deck over the garage. Wonderful location in a close knit neighborhood, close to schools and parks, offering convenient access to both Hwy 13 and 580, local shops and near the beloved Laurel District and Montclair shopping districts.

Sold – 21 Crest Rd, Piedmont

Spectacular English Country Style Home

4++ BD | 4.5 BA | 5026sq ft

Offered at $4,250,000 | Sold at $4,521,000

Beautiful English Country style home in a coveted Piedmont location. Wonderful blend of 1920’s traditional elegance, impeccably updated for today’s lifestyle. Classic architectural features include hardwood floors throughout, a graceful staircase, beautiful mouldings, oversized fireplace, built-in bookcases, and French doors. Gracious formal entry welcomes you to the main level, complete with generously sized living and dining rooms. The showstopping open kitchen includes a custom wet bar, built-in banquette, and library nook. From the kitchen, enjoy outdoor living on the beautiful stone patio with a covered seating area, BBQ, fireplace and built in heaters.  

The upper level provides 4 Bedrooms plus an office/5^th Bedroom as well as 3 full baths and a laundry room.  The primary bedroom offers Bay views, updated bathroom with clawfoot tub and designer finishes, and a large walk in closet with custom cabinetry.  The oversized 4^th bedroom provides wonderful flexibility to be a guest suite, an au-pair set up, or artist’s studio.  The office is finished with beautiful grasscloth wallpaper and charming windows. The lower level, currently a living room with bar area, is a great media room or zoom room or could also be converted into a guest/au-pair/Jr. ADU type space with the adjoining full bathroom.  The basement area has storage or home gym possibilities. Modern amenities include Sonos throughout and a Tesla charger in the garage. The home offers ideal indoor/outdoor living with French Doors leading to private patios and colorful gardens, complete with a majestic oak tree. Conveniently located near Hampton Park for outdoor activities, exercise and play, this Piedmont gem is also near town, Montclair, transportation and offers 13 years of top rated Piedmont schools.

Sold! 36 Owl Hill Rd, Orinda

Gorgeous in Glorietta

Beautifully remodeled in a coveted neighborhood

Offered at  $1,925,000 | Sold at $2,050,000

5BD | 3BA | 2,629+/- sq ft |.56 acre

Beautifully updated Orinda home exudes a casual elegance with its thoughtful design and flexible floorplan.  36 Owl Hill Road offers 5 bedrooms, 3 updated full bathrooms, 2,629± sq ft on a breathtaking 0.55± acre view lot.  Filled with natural light and overlooking the hills of Orinda through floor to ceiling windows, the centerpiece of 36 Owl Hill is the open kitchen/family/living room space. Make yourself at home in the exquisitely appointed kitchen with a La Cornue range/double oven, Miele refrigerator, (2) Miele dishwashers, beverage center, custom cabinetry, appliance garage, toe kick drawers and built-in utensil trays.  Designer touches like a Vadara quartz waterfall island, backsplash wall of Italian tile, warm European Oak wood floors, designer lighting features, and built-in speakers throughout the main living space make it a home you’ll love to live, entertain, and relax in. 

Additional house features include a Custom-Bilt standing seam metal roof, SunPower solar panels (owned), gas fireplace with programmable thermostat, epoxy floor garage, solid core interior doors with Emtek hardware, Hardie board siding, large family room space on lower lever and new carpet in the lower level. Located in the coveted Glorietta neighborhood approximately 20 miles east of San Francisco, you are close to everything – town, BART, Meadow Swim & Tennis Club, transportation and 13 years of top rated Orinda schools.   Find your place in this stunning home in an ideal East Bay location surrounded by a wonderful community!

More info at property website: https://www.36owlhill.com/

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Sold – 4 days on market!

  84 King Avenue, Piedmont

The Alexander House

Stunning Piedmont Estate Property

Offered at  $3,850,000 |Sold for $4,250,000

4BD | 4BA 2HB| 4,674+/- sq ft |.43 acre|  Flat parcel Ideal Upper Piedmont Location

Originally built for Wallace and Mary Alexander

as part of their “Brown Gables” Estate

Stately English Tudor home with a storied Piedmont history and sited on a gorgeous flat lot.  Located on a coveted street, The Alexander House is an inviting blend of old-world history and newer updates.   Rich with the charm and sophistication of an early 1900’s home with generous sized formal room, 84 King also offers an updated and expansive chef’s kitchen, 4 en-suite bedrooms, gleaming hardwood floors, bonus spaces, lawn and garden areas, and a newly resurfaced tennis court.  Beloved Crocker Park (Little Bear park) is directly across the street.  Originally the carriage house for the grand “Brown Gables” Estate, owned by Wallace and Mary Alexander, and only owned by 3 other families, 84 King Avenue delivers striking curb appeal and virtually limitless opportunities as a “forever” home.  Just moments away from 13 years of top-rated Piedmont schools, multiple parks, transportation, and beloved Mulberry’s Market.

See more at www.84KingAvenue.com

• The Alexander House – Stately Piedmont estate with historic ties to Piedmont history
• Ideal location and lot, Central Piedmont
• 4+bd/4ba, 2half ba, 4674 Sq ft (measured), .43 acre flat lot
• Dramatic Tudor style home
• Generous sized formal rooms
• Updated Chef’s kitchen – Subzero, Wolf commercial range, newer stainless appliances
• Gleaming hardwood floors
• Blend of old and new
• Tennis Court
• Gorgeous Slate Roof
• Sewer lateral compliant; updated electrical and HVAC infrastructure
• Across the street from Crocker Park – which was given to the city by original owners
• 1907 or 1910 construction -part of “Brown Gables” Wallace and Mary Alexander Estate
• Originally a “carriage house”, later a garage and staff quarters
• Just moments away from 13 years of top-rated Piedmont schools, multiple parks, transportation, and beloved Mulberry’s Market.
• Ties to Piedmont history
  • Wallace Alexander hired Albert Farr to design Piedmont Commercial Center
  • Alexander’s bought/sold land to city for Piedmont Interdenominational Church – Albert Farr architect
  • Alexander family Donated land for Crocker Park to city of Piedmont
  • Wallace Alexander started Boy Scouts in Piedmont
  • Helen Willis Moody played tennis on the court

Sold!  848 Santa Maria Way, Lafayette

The Trails Neighborhood house you’ve been waiting for….

Offered at  $2,995,000 | Sold for $3,350,000

5BD | 3BA | 3,174+/- sq ft |.33 acre|  Ideal Trails Location | Gorgeous Inside and Out

Sold!  848 Santa Maria Way, Lafayette

The Trails Neighborhood house you’ve been waiting for….

Offered at  $2,995,000 | Sold for $3,350,000

5BD | 3BA | 3,174+/- sq ft |.33 acre|  Ideal Trails Location | Gorgeous Inside and Out

 

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Sale Pending – Heart of Lafayette Townhouse

954 Mountain View Dr, Lafayette

Offered at  $1,595,000

3BD | 2.5BA | 1,855sq ft |Close to Everything!

Gorgeous newer construction townhouse located in the heart of Downtown Lafayette.  Wonderful open floorplan includes 3BD/2.5BA, gourmet kitchen, beautiful White Oak floors, outdoor patio and planting area, high ceilings, and great natural light. Completed in Jan 2020, this two level end unit features contemporary design, metal roof, dual zone HVAC, and a state of the art elevator lift for 2 car parking in garage (or 1 car plus storage).  Additional upgrades include oversize butcher block island in kitchen, Bertazzoni Appliances, Columbia Cabinetry, Fleetwood Sliding Glass Door, custom window treatments throughout, blackout shades in some rooms, tankless water heater, carpet in bedrooms, all rooms wired for coax/ethernet, and an Elfa cabinet system in primary bedroom closet.  Amazing central location convenient to vibrant downtown Lafayette scene including shops, restaurants, BART, transportation, Lafayette Reservoir, hiking, biking and trails, and top rated Lafayette schools.  Sophisticated, stylish, central – a perfect spot to call home and enjoy all that Lafayette offers!

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Just Sold – 9 offers!!!

Exceptional Hiller Highlands Townhouse

9 Windward Hill, Oakland

Offered at  $950,000 | Sold at $1,250,000

3BD | 2.5BA | 1,800sq ft |

End Unit with Great floor plan!

Contemporary end unit Hiller Highlands Townhouse offers 3BR/2.5BA in a flowing floor plan with vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, updated kitchen, peaceful back patio, in unit laundry, and 2 car garage with interior access. Primary suite includes fireplace, multiple closets, and generous sized en-suite bathroom.  Kitchen includes central butcher block island, updated appliances, breakfast bar and shelving.  Lower level bedrooms are good sized – one with bookshelf and shelving, the other with a closet organizer.  HVAC upgrades include Air Conditioning and high efficiency air filtration unit.  Ample storage throughout.  Northwest facing with view of hills and peek of the Bay. Close to amenities in Elmwood, Claremont, Rockridge, BART, Freeways, and public transportation.  Optional membership to Hiller Highlands Country Club (pool, tennis, exercise, putting green) is available.

Sold – Stunning Montclair View Home!!

2008 Tampa Avenue, Oakland

Offered at  $1,275,000 | Sold at $1,430,000

3BD | 2BA | 1,946sq ft |

 

Sold!

On a coveted Montclair street sits a true gem of a house.  Meticulously maintained and updated, 2008 Tampa is 3BD/2BA mid-century feeling home offering stunning panoramic views of the Bay, San Francisco skyline, the Golden Gate & Bay Bridges and Mt. Tam.  The main living level offers unobstructed views from most rooms, an updated chef’s kitchen, level out to a great patio and garden area for outdoor dining/entertaining, 2 bedrooms and an updated bathroom.  The entry level provides an en suite bedroom with an updated bath, a comfortable family room, and wood paneled laundry room with a nod to the home’s past.  The low maintenance garden spaces are complete with a tree fort built by the sellers’ son for their granddaughter.  Additional amenities include a deck on the roof of the garage, air conditioning, solar (prepaid lease), an electric car charger in the garage, newer roof, and seismic and drainage upgrades.  Great natural light throughout the day and multiple spots to curl up and enjoy the view or surrounding natural beauty.  Outdoor adventure spots that are close include Redwood and Sibley Regional Parks, Shepherd Canyon, Huckleberry Botanical Gardens, and the Montclair Railroad Trail that leads to town.  Close to town, Hwy 24, transportation, farmers market, and schools.

Sold!!

14 Northridge Lane, Lafayette

Offered at  $1,899,000 | Sold at $2,005,000

4BD | 3.5BA | 3,250sq ft | .91 acre lot |

 

New Listing! Gorgeous Lafayette custom contemporary 4BD/3.5BA home measured at 3,250sq ft offers a wonderful floorplan, gourmet kitchen with oversized island, stylishly updated bathrooms, serene hillside views, a level back yard space, and beautiful, mature landscaping on .91acre lot.  14 Northridge is an entertainer’s delight – upon entering, you are greeted by a living room with dramatic vaulted ceilings leading to a formal dining room and a gourmet kitchen with an oversized island provide great entertaining spaces.  The kitchen/family room flows out to a deck leading to a flat back yard space.  Upstairs, an amazing primary bedroom retreat awaits – includes wonderfully updated bathroom, fireplace, and deck with captivating views.  Three additional bedrooms upstairs – one en-suite and the others share a Jack and Jill bathroom – All the bathrooms have been exquisitely updated with high end finishes including imported tiles from Japan.  Multiple deck spaces offer serene hillside and Lafayette Reservoir views.  Northridge Estates is a gated community of 13 homes that have exclusive access to the community pool, (2) tennis courts, and Clubhouse (includes full kitchen facilities and dining/common area rooms).  Close to Briones Regional Park and Lafayette Ridge Trail for hiking, biking, and outdoor activities.  Conveniently located in central Lafayette minutes away from downtown shops and restaurants, BART, Freeway, Lafayette Reservoir and top rated Lafayette schools.