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A rare gem that offers 360-degree hillside views from the sprawling custom home, thoughtfully designed for multi-generational living. 6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and 4 half baths, including a separate one-bedroom, one-bath apartment with a private entry. Formal living and dining rooms, a gourmet kitchen, an expansive family room, and an executive office/bedroom offer ample space to live and thrive. An upper-level bonus room/apartment with a full bathroom and private bedroom offers additional flexible-use space to create the ultimate game/media room, private in-law/guest quarters, gym, or office. Garage space for nine cars with finished walls, hardwood flooring, and front and rear access is ideal for a car enthusiast, while a detached 1,600 square-foot barn with a high ceiling and a car lift offers additional room for RVs, boats, and equipment. Low-maintenance landscape wraps around the home and patios. Built by Pond Masters, 100-foot custom-designed filtered swimming pool/pond with a beach entry. 500 Arbequina olive trees that annually yield about 400 gallons of olive oil, and 30 Manzanilla olive trees grown for curing, in addition to multiple fruit trees. Envision endless possibilities. $3,500,000
unobstructed views of Mount Diablo as your daily backdrop, with the peaceful rhythm of country living just minutes from modern conveniences. You're a short drive to California Delta for boating and recreation, close to local wineries, and only minutes from downtown Brentwood for shopping, dining and trails. shows value
WELCOME TO NORTH SHORE!STOCKTON $159,000
This condo community sits on 5 acres with a private lake & community pools. New HVAC installed Oct. 2024. Patio looks out to private Beach Club. Near dining, retail, grocery, banks, and Marina.
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Spacious 3 bedroom, 2bath Manufactured set away from street for privacy. Lot is mostly gentle rolling hills with trees around perimeter. Adjoining 1.8 acre lot sold jointly (no utilities on 2nd lot - 7395 Bluebird Road), for a combined 3 acres. Rancho Tehama is a rural subdivision located approx 12 miles from I-5, between Red Bluff and Corning, nestled between Trinity National Forest, Shasta Trinity National Forest, Lassen National Forest, and Mendocino National Forest. $99,000 CASH purchase only.
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SOLD 81 YULA WAY OAKLEY 4/2 1.4 ACRES WITH A 50X35 SHOP $1,150,000
Welcome to this stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offering 1,685 sq. ft. of beautifully maintained living space situated on a spacious 1.4-acre lot. This remarkable property perfectly blends country charm with the convenience of city living. Step inside to find a warm and inviting layout, ideal for comfortable living and entertaining. Outside, the property truly shines with a 35' x 50' shop featuring two roll-up doors—perfect for hobbyists, storage, or anyone needing extra workspace. Additional highlights include Owned solar for energy efficiency new water softener system New leaf filter system Expansive usable land offering endless possibilities One of the exceptional features is the property’s access to Marsh Creek—simply walk out to the side yard and enjoy the peaceful creek, cross the charming bridge, and follow the scenic walking trail. It’s a nature-lover’s dream right at your doorstep.This home offers the tranquility of country living with the convenience of being close to town—truly the best of both worlds. Whether you're looking for space, serenity, or a place to grow, this is the property.
SOLD 351 • DISCOVERY BAY 3/2 $699,000
This beautiful South facing one-story home has a total of 1,708 sq. ft. of living space. It features an open living concept layout. An entertainers open concept floor plan will be sure to wow you! UPGRADES included! Solar Purchase Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator Window blinds Schlage z-wave front door deadbolt keyless entry Ecobee smart Wi-Fi thermostat a 3-year prepaid subscription for Alarm.com White cabinets with black hardware pulls Beautiful Quartz countertop at kitchen Full tile backsplash LVP throughout living room, kitchen, baths, & laundry Enhanced Electrical Upgrade (pre-wire for pendants and fans at selected locations) Soaker Tub at primary bath 40-Amp car charger 10'x20' Patio Slab - start enjoying your space immediately Enjoy the proximity to Brentwood's Downtown and the many water, trails, and local community events! South Facing | 5,950 sq ft lot
SOLD • PITTSBURG • 3 BED 2.5 BATH 1899 SQ FT $450,000
Welcome to this custom-designed home by architect Joseph F. Barocco. The seller still has the original blueprints, offering a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine this special property. Situated on a corner lot in a highly desirable neighborhood of all custom homes — where no two properties are alike — this three-bedroom, two-bath Eichler-style residence is ready for your vision. Featuring walls of windows that fill the home with natural light, this property offers a spacious living room and dining room layout with endless possibilities to bring it back to its original beauty. The architectural character and unique design create a foundation for something truly special. Conveniently located near Kirker Pass with easy freeway access, this home combines custom charm with commuter-friendly convenience. Bring your imagination and transform this hidden gem into something extraordinary.
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4 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH
Coming Soon to the Market! This beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath tri-level home is located in a desirable, wellestablished neighborhood. The spacious layout provides multiple living areas and a comfortable floor plan ideal for everyday living and entertaining. More details to follow. Anticipated listing price in the mid-$600,000 range. For additional information,
your private oasis: a custom freeform pool, covered patio, pergola, mature landscaping, play area, & multiple outdoor living zones. Perfect for gatherings, relaxation, & year-round enjoyment. Potential ADU. Extra 220V. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac near top Brentwood schools, parks & shopping. A rare opportunity to own one of the neighborhood's premier oversized lots. $998,888
CONCORD • $799,000
Beautifully updated single story home offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 1657 sq ft of comfortable living space. Features include new windows, a new sliding glass door, and a fresh interior and exterior paint. Enjoy outdoor living with a concrete patio, backyard deck and paved pathways, along with mature orange and lemon trees. Inside, the home boast real hardwood floors, rich cherry wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a farmhouse sink and updated bathrooms. The open kitchen flows into the family room, creating an ideal kitchen-family room combo. Additional highlights includes a cozy wood-burning fireplace mirrored closet doors, and a dining and living room just off the entry. Conveniently located right off Kirker Pass on the edge of Concord and Clayton, this home offers style, comfort and an excellent location.
ANTIOCH • $499,000
Opportunity Knocks! Unique 1,035 sq. ft. property featuring two bedrooms or office spaces and one bathroom. Originally a residence, this property has been thoughtfully converted to commercial use and is currently operating as an acupuncture office. Inside, you’ll find stunning vaulted knotty pine ceilings with beautiful architectural detail and well-designed lighting. Plantation shutters and upgraded screens enhance the space, while hardwood flooring flows throughout. The property offers full disabled access to all areas for convenience and compliance. Outside, enjoy gorgeous landscaping surrounding
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4 BEDROOM SINGLE STORY WITH HUGE LOT! OVER 1900 SQ FT! 2802 BUTTERCUP COURT ANTIOCH - $649,888
Sought-after single-story 4-bedroom! New carpet and paint throughout! 3-car garage! Huge 8,320 sq ft lot! Court location, close to shopping, and easy freeway access! Fireplace, laundry room, central AC and heat. Dual pane windows, patio cover, patio concrete, fence, garage door, sewer line have been replaced. Clear Section I termite report. Community pool! Or 'blank slate' backyard possible pool site? Some of these photos have furniture virtually added.
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Beautifully designed home of 3144+/square feet with an abundance of unique custom features! Owner is a contractor with an artistic flair, who selected only the finest materials and expert workmanship to create this masterpiece. Four bedrooms and two full baths plus a half bath. Enjoy the exquisite kitchen that will have you saying WOW! Each window presents a postcard view!
Situated in a natural setting with no visible human neighbors. Wildlife wander through along the seasonal Las Trampas Creek. Vehicles can enter on either end of the gated driveway that extends through the lot. 3-car garage with beautiful wood doors.
Offered at $2,800,000
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UNDERSTANDING HOME INSPECTIONS
By Patrick McCarran ~ Real Estate Broker
Purchasing your home is one of the biggest thrills of your life, but it can also quickly become overwhelming. Whether you are buying a new or a resale home it is important that you look underneath the staging, perfect floorplan, or location and see what may be hiding that could impact your dream home and pocketbook.
Enter the home inspector. A home inspector performs a basic physical inspection of the structure and systems of your prospective home. This means that while you may love the beauty of the living room’s wood floors, your inspector can tell if the floor will truly last.
The home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from roof to foundation. The inspection will determine not only the present condition of the home, but also help foresee any immediate or future necessary additional costs that may go unnoticed by the untrained eye.
Home inspections start at around $500 depending generally on the size of the home. I believe it’s money well spent.
A standard home inspector’s report will cover the basic condition of the home’s heating system; central air conditioning system (temperature permitting); interior plumbing and electrical systems; visual of the roof, visual of the attic and insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; the foundation, basement and structural components.
I have always viewed a home inspection much like a visit to the doctor for a physical from a general practitioner, if there are any problems or concerns you are referred to a specialist such as a cardiologist. A home inspection works in a similar manner, if there is a concern about the foundation you are recommended to a structural engineer, plumbing to a plumber etc.
The inspection will show the positive and negative aspects of a home, as well as the maintenance that will be necessary to keep it in good shape. After an inspection you should have a much clearer understanding of the value and needs of the property.
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sale. No house is perfect and as long as you know ahead of time what needs to be done and are comfortable with the cost and possibly the ramifications, knowing about an issue before closing gives you the peace of mind before you close or often make an offer. The home inspection can give you a great starter list of what needs to be done to really make moving in that much easier. Don’t be shy about asking questions and getting a clear understanding.
I would like to note that home inspectors are not licensed or certified by the State so do your research to make sure your inspector is qualified. I recommend that they are members of an association with certification criteria and a standard of practice such as ASHI.
Patrick McCarran is a local Realtor and Broker DRE# 01325072. He can be contacted by phone or text at (925) 899-5536, pmccarran@yahoo.com or www.CallPatrick.com.
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BERKELEY - $1,750,000
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OAKLAND$549,000
Waterfront Luxury at its fullest. This house has all of the bells and whistles. Located minutes to FAST WATER part of Discovery Bay. Jump into your boat and sail away. Great for Water lovers and any one who wants to be apart of Discovery Bay Boating traditions. Golf club also within vicinity for the Golf lovers out there. Truly a great primary home or a great vacation home or a combination of the two. Enjoy a wonderful sunrises on the water without leaving your home of luxury. You can dock three boats at your very own pier. Also two Boat lifts to store your boat out of the water. Eastern exposure to enjoying the Delta. Hot Tub, Solar, heated floors, bidet, central vacuum, tank less water heater, Osmosis water filter, and much more.
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DESIGN Tucked away in the Heart of East Oakland. Church building with all of the necessary equipment to continue as such. Has seating for over 100 people. Currently vacant and ready to come back to life. Can also be used for man other uses such as child car/transitional housing/ bed and breakfast/community assembly and recreational assembly. All the above used must be APPROVED BY THE CITY OF OAKLAND including continued use as a church. Property is sold AS IS condition. Owner is motivated.
Also can be used as a Single Family House. Prime Berkeley location. Easy access to Ashby Bart, Berkeley Marina and, Restaurants as well as out door activities. Owner has brought this property up to modern standards and convenience. New Systems Renovation including New Foundation, New electrical, and New Plumbing. New Interior Decoration, New Siding on Ground Floor, New Landscaping and Two New tank less water heaters. Two en suite in lower unit. Primary Suite is exceptional as part of lower unit and overlooks a tranquil garden. Expansive living room and dining room also in lower unit. Each unit has it own washer and dryer that come with the property. All Furniture from staging will be free to Buyer. OAKLAND - $549,000 AUTO REPAIR SHOP FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET IN OVER THIRTY YEARS. OWNER IS RETIRING AND WINDING DOWN. Shop was/is used as a body shop with paint booths, and all equipment needed for body repair. All equipment and cars at the shop come with the shop at the right price. Owner may put a pice on items that has sentimental value. Ship is centrally located to main drag as well as to major freeways and shopping district.
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9012 BURR ST. OAKLAND
Flooded with natural light and bay views, this spacious 1700 square feet 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with bonus room and attached one car garage and attached 1-bedroom/1-bath ADU offers incredible flexibility for multi generational living or extra income potential. Light-filled living and dining rooms feature large picture windows, elegant ceiling details, and a cozy fireplace, flowing into an expansive kitchen with abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, gas range, and dishwasher—perfect for everyday cooking and entertaining. The main-level has 2 bedrooms which are comfortably sized with soft carpeting, bathroom with shower over tub. Downstairs, a versatile bonus room, bath with shower and dedicated laundry area create ideal space for a home office, gym, or media room, with additional storage and project potential. Outdoor living shines with 7,500 lot size, a brick front terrace and private rear courtyard, offering low-maintenance areas for barbecues, container gardening, or simply relaxing in the sun. Completing the package, the attached ADU enjoys full kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom—an excellent setup for extended family, guests, or possible rental opportunity in a desirable Oakland hills setting.
2029 LAKE AVE. RODEO
Step into this light-filled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering 1,513 square feet of comfortable living space, plus an expansive unfinished basement ready for your vision. The open layout flows seamlessly from the spacious living & dining area into an inviting, open kitchen, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. The unfinished basement provides incredible potential to add a 4th bedroom and 3rd bath, create a separate unit for multi-generational living, or design the bonus space of your dreams. Features an attached garage, driveway for off street parking. 6,250 square foot lot with plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment, gardening or future improvements.
3400 MIRASOL ST. OAKLAND
Charming mid century fixer with tons of potential in the Oakland hills, this single level home sits on a sunny corner lot with mature landscaping, established hedges, and classic curb appeal. Inside, you’ll find generously sized living spaces with original wood floors under the carpet, Large Living Room with fireplace, formal dining room, 3 bedrooms, two vintage tile bathrooms, and a large bonus room that could function as a family room, home office, or exercise room. The sunny kitchen connects easily to the adjacent laundry room and side entry, making day to day living convenient and practical. Outdoor spaces are a standout: there’s an expansive rooftop style patio over the garage that’s perfect for entertaining, container gardening, or creating an outdoor lounge, plus an additional yard area with two storage sheds and room to organize tools, hobbies, or projects. The detached 2 car garage and wide street frontage provide excellent parking and access. Home needs remodeling and is ideal for investors, contractors, or buyers looking for a project where they can add instant equity. Bring your vision, update the finishes, and transform this well located home into a customized retreat.
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