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We provide our clients with Hand Crafted Real Estate Service, so like to specialize in hand crafted homes... just like yours! Here are some of the homes that we've represented clients on.

 

Here's what we have on the market right now

525 Neilson Street home for sale- Thousand Oaks Cottage near Kensington's Colusa Circle and Solano Avenue 525 Neilson Street home for sale- Thousand Oaks Cottage near Kensington's Colusa Circle and Solano Avenue

Just Listed!

525 Neilson in Thousand Oaks Neighborhood
2 Bedroom Cottage – $
700,000

http://525Neilson.com Web Site with lots of photos and community information

Terrific two bedroom in great Thousand Oaks neighborhood, on one the prettiest treelined streets in North Berkeley!

Ideally located near Kensington's Colusa Circle shops, grocery, Kensington Pub and Post Meridian bistro; a few blocks to Solano Avenue shops, movies, bookstore & restaurant … and easy access to and El Cerrito Plaza shops; restaurants, theater and BART

Recent updates in kitchen and bath; stone counters; newer stainless appliances and microwave are included in sale;

Gleaming hardwood floors in main living areas and bedrooms; tile and Marmoleum in bath and kitchen;

Interior arches add architectural interest; built-ins; great kitchen/utility room storage;

Sliding glass doors in both bedrooms lead to charming back garden and patio;

On demand water heating;

Garage and workbench

Per public records: Interior: 1,184 sf; Lot Size: 3,440; built 1924 - Not measured nor guaranteed by sellers or Pacific Union International Real Estate


525 Neilson Street home for sale- Thousand Oaks Cottage near Kensington's Colusa Circle and Solano Avenue 525 Neilson Street home for sale- Thousand Oaks Cottage near Kensington's Colusa Circle and Solano Avenue
525 Neilson Street home for sale- Thousand Oaks Cottage near Kensington's Colusa Circle and Solano Avenue 525 Neilson Street home for sale- Thousand Oaks Cottage near Kensington's Colusa Circle and Solano Avenue
525 Neilson Street home for sale- Thousand Oaks Cottage near Kensington's Colusa Circle and Solano Avenue 525 Neilson Street home for sale- Thousand Oaks Cottage near Kensington's Colusa Circle and Solano Avenue
525 Neilson Street home for sale- Thousand Oaks Cottage near Kensington's Colusa Circle and Solano Avenue 525 Neilson Street home for sale- Thousand Oaks Cottage near Kensington's Colusa Circle and Solano Avenue
   



Thousand Oaks & Kensington
Visit our Thousand Oaks and Kensington Village web sites to see what makes this neighborhood so special.

 

Bought for $730,000

1733 Capistrano in Thousand Oaks Neighborhood
2 Bedroom 1 1/2 Bath Plus Private Study

http://1733Capistrano.com Web Site with lots of photos and community information

This terrific two bedroom has wonderful upper level bonus space with lots of light and a filtered bay view!

Freshly redone with new interior paint and refinished floors and new carpeting upstairs. The custom table and seating, especially designed for the modified bay window kitchen eating area, are included in the sale.

There’s a very generous deck off the kitchen overlooking a creekside setting; detached garage has electric and is ideal for conversion into artist/writer workspace! All not far from upper Solano’s wonderful shops, restaurants and cafes.... on a lovely tree lined street in one of North Berkeley’s most desirable neighborhoods!

588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village 588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village
588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village 588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village
588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village 588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village
588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village 588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village
588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village 588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village
   



Thousand Oaks & Kensington
Visit our Thousand Oaks and Kensington Village web sites to see what makes this neighborhood so special.

 

 

Bought! - 4 offers - – $1,196,700

588 Santa Barbara Road in the Berkeley Hills
4 Bedroom 3 Bath

http://588SantaBarbara.com Web Site with lots of photos and community information

Just listed on one of North Berkeley’s prettiest streets, filled with cherries and magnolias in bloom! This 4 bedroom 3 bath traditional home has been beautifully maintained and updated; spacious and inviting throughout; recently painted interior with newer carpeting at the upper level.

588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village 588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village
588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village 588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village
588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village 588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village
588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village 588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village
588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village 588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village
588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village 588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village
588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village 588 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley Hills California Traditional 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home For Sale Near Kensington Village

Main Living Level
Slate entry hall and two large closets ... bookshelves on the stairs to the upper level

Formal dining room opens through French doors to deck and large west facing garden with filtered bay views through mature trees

Living room with gas/ceramic log remotely-controlled fireplace

Large kitchen has lots of work space and cabinetry storage, Corian counters, Grohe faucets, two sinks, breakfast bar, built in desk; stainless stove and side-by-side refrigerator and pantry

Recessed and dimmable lighting; spotlights for artworks; all windows are double glazed and west facing windows are tinted to reduce solar glare.

One bedroom with adjacent full bath

Upper Level
Large master suite and elegantly appointed marble bath; double shower with seat and multiple adjustable nozzles; alabaster light fixtures; walk-in closet; hall and bathroom skylights.

Laundry behind bi-fold doors

Two more large bedrooms, each with large bi-fold door closets across a wall, and its own entrance to the front balcony.

Second full bath.

Street Level
Deep garage; very large, accessible and usable storage and workshop area;

Yard
Spacious yard with gracious redwood tree.

Detached shed with electricity has been used to store emergency earthquake supplies

Muggles
Be sure to ask about the Harry Potter retreat under the stairs.

Berkeley Hills & Kensington
Visit our Berkeley Hills and Kensington Village web sites to see what makes this neighborhood so special.

 

 

Bought for $927,000

1558 Beverly Place, Berkeley's Northbrae Neighborhood
3 Bedroom 1 Bath Up, Au Pair/Home Office with Bath below!

1558 Beverly Place, Northbrae Berkeley California Home For Sale 1558 Beverly Place, Northbrae Berkeley California Home For Sale


1558 Beverly Place, Berkeley's Northbrae Neighborhood
3 Bedroom 1 Bath Up, Au Pair/Home Office with Bath below!

http://1558beverly.com Web Site with lots of photos and community information

Come on home to this charming 1923 traditional located in Northbrae, one of North Berkeley’s most desirable neighborhoods ..... not far from North Berkeley BART, Monterey Market & Solano Avenue area shops, restaurants, movies!

Three bedrooms one bath upstairs; terrific bonus space below (au pair, home office?) has bath with shower.

Stunning kitchen remodel provides amazing storage space in sleek Ikea cabinetry with Euro hardware, two pullout pantries, drawer storage inserts; Caesarstone counters, Pro Series 6-burner, Broan range hood, Bosch dishwasher, breakfast bar, recessed and under counter lighting; all new electrical and plumbing.

Hardwood floors in main rooms; eight newer Marvin double hung Tilt Pac dual paned windows; newer central heating system with whole house air filtration system;

Step through sliding glass doors to privacy-screened deck and level back garden ..... it’s sophisticated look is due to newer fencing materials seen in cold rolled steel and wood panels, custom bench, and the storage area under back stairs, closed off with steel sliding barn doors.

In 2001, extensive seismic retrofitting was done and foundation/piers were rebuilt; French drains; sump pump; irrigation system; Bay Alarm system.

All done with superb care, creativity & attention to details!

Per Public Records: Sq.Ft. 1,398; Lot Size: 4,000

Visit our Northbrae Berkeley Site for neighborhood & community information.

1558 Beverly Place, Northbrae Berkeley California Home For Sale 1558 Beverly Place, Northbrae Berkeley California Home For Sale
1558 Beverly Place, Northbrae Berkeley California Home For Sale 1558 Beverly Place, Northbrae Berkeley California Home For Sale
1558 Beverly Place, Northbrae Berkeley California Home For Sale 1558 Beverly Place, Northbrae Berkeley California Home For Sale

 

 


 

690 Colusa Avenue – 690colusa.com

Stunning Craftsman in Berkeley's Thousand Oaks Neighborhood

Bought!

690 Colusa Thousand Oaks Neighborhood
1217 Ordway, Westbrae Berkeley Neighorhood 1217 Ordway, Westbrae Berkeley Neighorhood
1217 Ordway, Westbrae Berkeley Neighorhood
1217 Ordway, Westbrae Berkeley Neighorhood
1217 Ordway, Westbrae Berkeley Neighorhood 1217 Ordway, Westbrae Berkeley Neighorhood

Architecturally distinctive two story Craftsman is located in Berkeley’s wonderful Thousand Oaks neighborhood, just six blocks from the top of Solano shops, restaurants and movie theater.

Glowing golden wood details throughout: formal dining room built-ins; French doors; window and ceiling trim; elegant central staircase.

On the main living level: spacious center hall; half bath off the main entry; living room with gas starter fireplace and bay window; refinished softwood floors in kitchen; laundry area and an understairs pantry. French doors open to a small patio and front garden.

On the second level: a master suite with clawfoot tub; second bedroom and second full shower bath upstairs.

Carport space for one car and a partial basement. Low pest report and recent upgrading of earthquake retrofit work done in 2004; some windows have been replaced with dual paned glass; recent painting of interior spaces and exterior trim.

Easy public transportation to San Francisco via nearby express bus stop. Walk Score of 85 - “Very Walkable” from walkscore.com

Neighborhood information at 1000oaksneighborhood.com

MLS #40430672; Built: 1925; Home: 1,758 Sq. Ft.; Lot Size: 3,080 Sq. Ft.

Source: Public Records: Please Note: Square Footage Is Not Guaranteed By Sellers or Agents.

Thousand Oaks Neighborhood Information

DRE License #
01143916 Carol Serkes
00936453 Ira Serkes

 

 

1217 Ordway - http://1217ordway.com

Spanish Med in Berkeley's Westbrae Neighborhood

Bought!

1217 Ordway, Westbrae Berkeley Neighorhood 1217 Ordway, Westbrae Berkeley Neighorhood
1217 Ordway, Westbrae Berkeley Neighorhood 1217 Ordway, Westbrae Berkeley Neighorhood

Here are just a few of the things Ted and Debbie love about living here.

This is a wonderful neighborhood and a great house. The neighbors are friendly and there is a real sense of community.

We love the convenience to local markets, restaurants, and public transportation - and downtown Berkeley is about a mile away.

We shop almost daily at the nearby Berkeley Natural Grocery, Monterey Fish Market, and Monterey Market. Be sure to check out the Country Cheese Market and Magnani's Poultry. Gioia's Pizza is the best thin crust pizza around and don't forget Lalime's!

We are sad to be leaving, but we are very happy to be moving closer to our two daughters who both live on the East Coast.

And more about 1217 Ordway, and the Westbrae/Northbrae Neighborhood:

Spanish/Med bungalow in a great location near Northbrae/Westbrae shops and North Berkeley BART Station

Living room has vaulted ceiling, archway entry to formal dining room, wood burning fireplace; Updated kitchen and bath; glass-paned cabinetry, pull out pantry; recessed lighting; loads of counter space and storage; stack washer/dryer in kitchen closet; Kitchen opens through newer French doors to deck and level back garden; Hall skylight; newer refrigerator, hardwood floors; Detached garage with bonus room; Recent earthquake retrofit done; sewer lateral in compliance.

MLS #40425743 Built: 1926 Home 1,195 Square Feet Lot Size: 4,788 Square Feet
Square Feet Source: Public Records Square Footage Not Guaranteed By Sellers or Agents

Northbrae/Westbrae Neighborhood Information

DRE License #
01143916 Carol Serkes
00936453 Ira Serkes

 

Bought!

2564 Buena Vista Way - http://2564BuenaVista.com

Romantic Spanish Med just North of UC Berkeley Campus
2564 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley Hills 2564 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley Hills
2564 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley Hills 2564 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley Hills


2+ Bedrooms, 2 Baths – Sold for $900,000
Visit http://2564BuenaVista.com for photo portfolio and neighborhood information

Romantic Spanish/Med with bridge & bay views has been artfully remodeled. Located Northside, not far from University of California & wonderful Berkeley shops & restaurants!

In the space that was originally an outdoor courtyard, an enclosed sunsplashed atrium is now the heart of this lovely 1931 home.

Open & bright, with sunlit main living level space: two sided gas/ceramic log fireplace; built-ins; cathedral ceiling with carved & painted trusses; elegant custom lighting & period fixtures.

Split-level with bedrooms & baths upstairs; two master suites: one has a fireplace, two closets & bonus space with views to the atrium below; second bedroom opens through an iron gate to a landscaped terraced garden that features winding paths, flagstone terraces, lily pond, waterfalls & exterior lighting!