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Shopping for a realtor to help you accurately price your home? Do you want to know how the East real estate market has performed in the last several quarters? Thinking about relocating to our area from across the country or from a surrounding neighborhood?

Whether you want to buy or sell a home in the East Bay of Northern California, I can help!

Looking forward to working with you,
Maureen Kennedy

p.s.: Click for my new introductory website for the City of Piedmont!

p.p.s.: Click HERE to read about my marketing campaign the San Francisco Chronicle considered a "stunning success" in its January '07 feature story.


ACTIVE LISTINGS

1924 B 8th Street, Berkeley
Tucked off 8th Street in its own quiet and private mew, this charming Victorian cottage packs a big punch. Accessed down a private walk and surrounded by overflowing perennials and roses, Meyer lemon, crab apple tree, and raised beds, the exterior exudes charm. Inside, two bedrooms, one bath and an eat-in kitchen are complemented by a back deck for relaxing. Newer and new improvements, together with a low pest estimate provide peace of mind. Complete details and photos at www.GreatOceanviewCottage.com.

Offered at $475,000
 

201 4th St. #512, Jack London Square, Oakland With a big and attractive south-facing view, this secure Jack London Square loft has it all:  lots of light, perfect location, spacious and functional layout, high-end amenities, and best of all, a solid financial footing.  An enclosed bedroom, separate office or guest space, and one-plus baths make this unit work overtime to meet your lifestyle needs. More photos at www.NewMarketLoft.com.

Offered at $515,000
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RECENT SALES ACTIVITY


285 Fawn Park Road, St. Helena Nestled within 2.6+ acres among stately oaks and madrone, across a cul-de-sac lane from Whitehall Lane’s Fawn Park vineyard, and just a mile from Main Street across the Pratt Ave. bridge, 285 Fawn Park Road offers privacy, yet easy access to all the Valley has to offer. Owner's residence (3/2+) and guest quarters (3+/3). Rare B&B license for income stream. See www.285FawnPark.com for complete details and photos!

Offered at $2.75 million
 

421 Wildwood Avenue, Piedmont A stellar example of Monterey Colonial architecture set on an oh-so-private half-acre lot, handcrafted in 1926-7 on an estate-laden street in sought-after central Piedmont. 5+ bedrooms, 4++ baths, .55 acre lot. See www.421WildwoodAvenue.Com for complete details, brochures, blueprints, and history of the home!

Offered at $3 million
 

3255 Monterey If you’ve been looking for a view home with functionality to meet your household’s unique needs, come inside! Our garden designer said it all—“Your house is one of those wonderful ‘secret’ houses you find in the Bay Area, neutral on the outside, but full of life once you walk through the front door. It has a great floor plan, killer views, and big decks for entertaining.” Add to that a large sunny banana–belt garden laden with producing fruit trees, and a carefully handcrafted floorplan. Its very convenient location means more time at home enjoying the view. The home’s newer construction, recent stainless steel upgrades in the kitchen, renovated baths, newer paint, and one-year home warranty bring peace of mind. But the view will move you!

Offered at $895,000
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8221 Skyline Circle, Oakland Enjoy one of the best views in the East Bay! Imagine coming home from work and before walking into your pristine home, gazing out over the East Bay toward the City and Golden Gate below you. Then walk in and relax for a while in the sumptuous living room while watching the sun go down over San Francisco. 8221 Skyline Circle, in a small and exclusive enclave just off Skyline Boulevard, offers this and much more.

Minutes from 580, 13, 24, OAK, and the Bridge and Tunnel, commutes are easy. And with the region s great parks and riding stables just across the Boulevard, and miles of walking trails just a half block away, you can easily get that run or bike ride in before or after work.

Offered at $1,195,000
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425 Moraga, Piedmont
You CAN live in Piedmont! Norman-style 1919 home situated on the edge of the coveted Golden Rectangle neighborhood. Rare, legal 1+ bedroom/1 bath second unit! Original woodwork, hardwood floors, well-tended garden. An easy walk to all Piedmont schools; 10-minute walk or 5-min. drive to Piedmont Avenue and Montclair restaurants, cafes and shops. Canyon views, a short walk to casual carpool and SF express bus service, and a short drive to downtown Oakland, SF, and the Tunnel.

  • Original woodwork
  • Big windows, hardwood floors and fine original woodwork
  • Beautiful canyon views and multiple garden rooms
  • Many recent systems upgrades, new paint, refinished floors, windows, decks
  • 3+++ bedrooms/2 baths; 1-car garage; large lot; 2111 sf, 5700 sf lot
  • Updated kitchen overlooking beautiful oaks, eucalyptus
  • Light-filled formal living and dining rooms
  • Effortless commutes to work and all of Piedmont s excellent schools.
Offered at $1,100,000
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25 Mesa Ave., Piedmont

Renovate this 1913 home in the perfect Golden Rectangle location, and enjoy the results for the next generation!
Built with yesteryear’s attention to detail, this gracious 4 bedroom/3.5 bath home offers spacious public rooms, a spacious lot, a flat and quiet street, and the handcrafted charm you’d expect: built-ins, hardwood floors, fireplaces in the living, dining and master, and bonus rooms. Larger flat lot is perfect for your gardening plans.
Just a short stroll to Piedmont’s excellent schools and after-care, and a three- minute drive to Piedmont Avenue’s theater, restaurants and cafes, this location is perfect for those who yearn to connect. 4th of July block party included . . . .
The short commutes mean more time for the good life!
Offered at $1,495,000
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721 31st Street, Oakland
Purchase this turn-of-the-century classic, and enjoy its in-town location, and easy access to everywhere! Loaded with extras, such as a backyard sudio/workshop, roomy garage, lost of handcrafted details, and hardwood floors, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers a great mix of classic architecture and recent upgrades. The many windows let in light and views of the Oakland Hills and beautiful shingle and Painted Lady Victorian homes across the street.
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#210 466 Crescent Street, Oakland
This sophisticated second-floor condo is a real find: The building s innovative management completed a major overhaul recently (including seismic retrofitting unusual in Lake Merritt area condos), and each condo unit is upgraded with top-of-the-line amenities. With almost new counters, appliances, plumbing and electrical systems, tile and carpet, this unit exemplifies the no-worry investment. Whether you favor yoga, weights, a run around the Lake, a swim in the pool, or lattes with friends, this condo is close to everything. Transit s a breeze, with casual carpool or express bus to San Francisco an easy stroll away, and downtown Oakland just a short drive. A secure underground parking garage completes the picture.
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3840 Greenwood Avenue, Oakland
This classic home combines authentic charm with a great location — tucked between Crocker Highlands and Park Boulevard. Boasting hardwood floors, a vintage kitchen, lots of closets and roomy bedroom, and its own house number, this quiet light-filled unit is perfectly situated. Whether you re seeking a sense of community, escaping the high-rise scene or downsizing, take back your free time with a location close to everything!
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447 Lee Street, Oakland
Built with yesteryear’s attention to detail, this gracious 3++bedroom/3 bath home offers spacious public rooms, a larger lot, and the handcrafted charm you d expect: built-ins, hardwood floors, parlor, all preserved by its longtime owners. Larger flat lot is perfect for your gardening plans. Just a short stroll to the theater, farmer s market, gyms, cafes, grocery, and camaraderie of the Grand Lake area, this location is perfect for those who yearn to connect. Get your exercise around the Lake, or at Gold s Gym on rainy days; short commutes means more time for the good life. If the in-town scene is for you, but you don t care for the modern look or high price of luxury condos, this home is perfect!
Offered at $849,000.
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5699 Merriewood Drive
Along a quiet, Marin-like street near Montclair Village, this spacious 3 bed/2.5 bath home sits above Thornhill Drive on a big oak-laden double lot overlooking the pine canyons. You choose whether to relax on one of three big decks, in a newer spa, or near one of two fireplaces. In immaculate shape, the home boasts a binder covering all improvements made by its past owners, and a zero pest report. Easy stroll to Oakland s most highly rated elementary school,* and the Village s community hotspots, cafes, restaurants and shops.parks and to school playgrounds.
Offered at $829,000.
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1936 Chateau-Style Estate In Coveted Central Piedmont
From the street, you’d never know this Clarence Mayhew home boasts 3,472 very private square feet. Behind the Mansard roof and bull s eye windows are gracious formal rooms with original Beaux Arts details intact, spacious his-and-her master baths, three grand bedrooms, balconies, large solarium, huge rumpus and office, large garage, and plenty of storage. Private .18+ acre level lot includes formal gardens that seem to end at the Bay, and discrete buffering at the sides. Guest cottage or office. Easy stroll to schools and SF commute. And great Bay views from nearly every room in the home.
Offered at $1,295,000.