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Francine Di Palma
Francine Di Palma
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Berkeley Red Oak Realty
1891 Solano Ave.,
Berkeley, CA 94707
Francine Di Palma, CRS, SRES, E-Pro
Email: Francine@FrancineDiPalma.com
Direct Line: 510.280.2148
Fax: 510.526.9543

CHARMING TEMESCAL BUNGALOW
4151 Manila Avenue, Oakland
Offered at: $579,000




Especially charming Temescal bungalow. Stunning birchfloors, large remodeled eat-in kitchen with laundry & access to beautiful large deck and landscaped garden. Remodeled bathroom. Off street parking. Ideally located near Piedmont Ave, BART, restaurants, and more!

Sunday Open House: May 11, 2:00-4:30 p.m.

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CHARMING MID-CENTURY HOME
IN DESIRABLE THOUSAND OAKS
561 Santa Clara Avenue, Berkeley
Offered at: $1,095,000




Move right in to this attractive, architect-designed home. It offers an excellent floor plan and a sunny and bright environment in a most coveted area of North Berkeley.
  • 3 Bedrooms (including master)
  • 2 bathrooms (including master), both remodeled
  • Study
  • Stunning hardwood floors
  • Wood ceilings in living/dining rooms, kitchen and study
  • Remodeled kitchen & dining room opens to private, level garden
  • Two car garage with interior access
  • Large downstairs room suitable for office, music room, teenage retreat...
  • Laundry room
  • Close to arterials and Solano Avenue
  • MLS #40337873 - Full Details
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SOPHISTICATED & ELEGANT CONDO
IN GOURMET GHETTO
1515 Oxford Street, Berkeley


sold

This third floor bright and sunny 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit has 2155 square feet of living area (per Public Record), faces east with a charming view of the hills. Among its amenities are generous size rooms, upgraded kitchen, balcony, elevator, 1-car assigned parking, common laundry and club room, and much more.
Combining the privacy and quiet of a home with the advantages of urban living (easy access to UC Berkeley, Gourmet Ghetto, shopping and public transportation), this is worth waiting for..
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660 Woodmont Avenue, Berkeley
Offered at: $849,000



sold
First Time On the Market!

Exceptional mid-century (1954) 4 bedroom, 2 bath home designed by architect Roger Lee. Flexible floor plan, light and bright, private setting, high wood ceilings, generous-size eat-in kitchen, patio, hardwood floors, mahogany walls, carport and much more.
Quiet sylvan setting close to jogging, hiking and biking trails of Tilden Park yet minutes away from UC, shopping, and restaurants.
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CONDO LIVING AT ITS BEST
1515 Oxford Street, Unit 2C Berkeley
Offered at: $775,000



sold
This is a sophisticated, bright, cheerful, west-facing 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with open views of the Bay and Marin County. Unusually spacious rooms, generous storage space, common laundry, and a common club room with deck and stunning Bay views are some of its amenities. There are 2 parking spaces, one of which has been converted into a storage area.
Easy access to the Gourmet Ghetto, UC Berkeley, shopping, public transportation, and arterials.
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Central Berkeley Condo
1801 University Avenue #303
Offered at: $399,000



sold
Sophisticated, sunny, bright 1+ bedroom in 1998 elevator building. Close to UC, BART, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, movies. Large open common area with benches, tables, chairs, barbecue.
Think students, pied a terre, yearly visiting family, urban oasis...
Home Owners Dues: $295 monthly + additional monthly charge for parking.
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Charming Richmond Annex Home
5801 Burlingame Avenue, Richmond
Offered at: $499,000



sold
Privacy, charm and location contribute to the uniqueness of this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home situated on a 10,000 square foot lot (according to the Public Records). Easy indoor/outdoor access, a bright and cheerful environment, and a remodeled kitchen are part of its charm.
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An Exceptional Opportunity
3018 College Avenue, Berkeley
Offered at: $799,000



sold
This is an elegant, sophisticated and light-filled condo located in the heart of the vibrant Elmwood district. It has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, exceptional gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, fireplace, generous size rooms, its own laundry facility, 1-car garage, and much more!.

Additional storage space and useful non-conforming space facing the garden add to its desirability. The beautiful tranquil garden is shared.
Utmost care and attention was paid to all the remodeling and upgrades.

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Craftsman in Northbrae
1040 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley
Offered at: $699,000



sold
On the market for the first time, this is a special 2-bedroom craftsman that has retained its charm and original details. A formal dining room with built-ins, breakfast room, hardwood floors, fireplace, and generous size garden, this is a wonderful opportunity. In addition, it is conveniently located to transportation, shops and restaurants.

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Charming Home in Albany
1004 Stannage Avenue, Albany
Offered at: $599,000


sold
A sun-filled 2-bedroom home in conveniently located Albany. Situated on a 5000 square foot lot, this charming home has hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen, fireplace, and much more.


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Bright and Cheerful Duplex
2401-2403 Cedar Street, Berkeley




Offered at: $799,000
sold
This bright and cheerful duplex is ideally located close to UC Berkeley, the Gourmet Ghetto, transportation, shopping, coffee shops and restaurants. Each unit has 1+bedrooms, separate dining room, eat-in kitchen, private backyard, and its own garage.

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Charming Brown Shingle Duplex
372-374 Adams Street
Adams Point, Oakland




Offered at: $699,000
sold
An exceptionally charming brown shingle duplex with many original 1912 Craftsman details. Ideally located for strolling & jogging around Lake Merritt, adjacent to downtown Oakland and the Grand Avenue and Lakeshore areas, it offers great opportunities for shopping, dining out and entertainment, as well as excellent access to freeways.
Owner's Unit:
3 bedrooms/1 1/4 baths
Formal dining room with box-beam ceiling and inlaid hardwood floors, built-ins, coved ceiling, enclosed porch.
Tenant's Unit: 3 spacious rooms: living room, bedroom, eat-in kitchen
Other features include: Landscaped garden, tandem parking, fabulous 6250 square foot lot.

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Tranquil! Charm! Club Membership!
42 Spyglass Hill, Oakland




Homes Sold in Berkeley
2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with fabulous view! Features include hardwood floors, cathedral ceiling, fireplace; generous storage room, 2 covered parking spaces and much more
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Legal Duplex In Prize Location
2517 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley




Offered at: $849,000
Homes Sold in Berkeley
Situated in a prized location, minutes to UC, this legal duplex has high ceilings, many original architectural details, a deep lot, and generous parking.
Unit A: Downstairs
One Bedroom, One Bath
Living Room, Formal Dining Room
Unit B: Upstairs
Two Bedrooms, One Bath
Living Room, Dining Room

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Quintessential Elmwood Home
On the Market For the First Time in 41 Years!
2834 Russell Street, Berkeley




Offered at: $1,050,000
Homes Sold in Berkeley
This is the quintessential Elmwood home includes 4++ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, inlaid hardwood floors, box beam ceilings, built-ins, generous size rooms, deep lot, detached garage. It is a special home on a beautiful residential street.

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Commanding View! Dramatic Spaces!
1410 Summit Road, Berkeley




Offered at: $1,150,000
Homes Sold in Berkeley
This 5-Bedroom, 3-Bathroom 1967 brown shingle contemporary is hidden from the street and offers maximum privacy. A soaring cathedral ceiling, a grand copper fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, stylishly remodeled kitchen and dining room with cherry and redwood cabinets, full view of the Bay, bridges, and San Francisco, are the signatures of this outstanding property.
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Affordable Charming Condo
2371 Virginia Street #1, Berkeley




Offered at: $389,000
Sold
This is a wonderful, quiet, one-bedroom with a separate dining room, hardwood floors, high ceilings, original details, a handsome (non-working) fireplace, and a large private deck off the kitchen. All the views are of greenery. UC Berkeley, public transportation, the Gourmet Ghetto, coffee shops galore, and shopping are all close by!
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In Historic Brittany Village
1836 Arch Street, Berkeley




Offered At: $519,000
sold
This is a sophisticated 2 bedroom condo situated in a unique setting. Just one block north of the UC Campus and close to downtown Berkeley, BART, restaurants and shops, it has a formal dining room, hardwood floors, 1 car garage with internal access, and charm galore!

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Bright and Cheerful 2-Story Townhouse
31 Wildwood Place, El Cerrito




Offered At: $399,000
sold

Move right in to this bright, cheerful 2-story townhouse. Enjoy the privacy and quiet of country living yet benefit from the practicality of being close to arterials, BART, and shopping. A wonderful view of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco and the Bay from the master bedroom, adds to the desirability of this unit.
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms
Freshly painted, new carpet & linoleum
Patio & Deck, Two-car Garage
Subzero Refrigerator
HOA Monthly fees: $357
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Charming Romantic Tudor-Style Home
565 Santa Clara, Berkeley




Offered At: $749,000


This Berkeley Tudor-style home is located on a beautiful Thousand Oaks street. It has 3++ bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The configuration of space allows for a possible teenage hideaway and/or a home office. The living room is light-filled, generous in size, and elegant with cathedral ceiling. The separate formal dining room adds character. The kitchen has been remodeled. Hardwood floors. SF/Bay view from upper story.
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Condominium Living At Its Best
1515 Oxford Street, Unit 1D, Berkeley




Offered At: $549,000
sold

This is condominium living at its best! With 2155 square feet of living area, this spacious, elegant 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit offers excellent location, sophistication, and easy living. This is a level-in building with elevator service. The large, beautifully landscaped garden opens up from the living room and the bedrooms. Three assigned parking spaces, generous storage space, common laundry and club room with Bay views, and more, adds up to total comfort. Easy access to the "Gourmet Ghetto," UC Berkeley, public transportation, and arterials.
Tired of driving up and down the hills? This is it!

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Potential! Location! Charm!
1545 Parker Street, Berkeley




Offered At: $409,000


This is a spacious 3 Bedroom 1 Bath home. The large living room and separate dining room have built-ins; the generous size family room leads to a deck, and there is a large, sunny kitchen. Close to UC, you can also choose between the North Berkeley and Ashby BART stations.
The opportunity is here! Bring your ideas.

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A Very Special Place
47 Canyon Road, Berkeley




Offered At: $595,000


While considered a legal condominium, this delightful home, with cedar plank exterior, is one of four detached cottages built in 1927 as weekend "getaways" for San Franciscans. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, and 2 decks. Close to the UC Campus, major arterials, and hiking trails, this is a special home!
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Large Bright Condo - Perfect For Sharing
2614 Warring Street #2, Berkeley




Offered At: $345,000


A terrific opportunity for a parent or several parents to purchase for their children. Close to the UC Campus, Telegraph Avenue, College Avenue shops and restaurants, this is a bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with 926 square feet of living area. One parking place is included. Monthly association dues are $300.
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1117 Miller Avenue, Berkeley
Exceptional Opportunity! Exceptional Home!


Berkeley

Offered At: $695,000


Light-Filled Sophisticated Contemporary with Stunning Views From 2 Levels.
Easy Indoor-Outdoor access to Charming Landscaped Garden.
Master Bedroom Suite with Deck.
Near Tilden.4 Bedrooms 2 Baths

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49 Canyon Road, Berkeley

Berkeley
Offered At: $499,000


Unique! Private! Charming! Close to Campus!
2 Bedrooms 1.5 Bath with Dining room and Loft, Deck, Generous Eat-in Kitchen.

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Charming Sunny Bungalow

Berkeley

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A charming and sunny bungalow close to the vibrant Elmwood shopping community. This house has it all, even a front porch! This is a special home on a special street in a special neighborhood!

Offered At: $539,000

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Attractive Bungalow with Craftsman Details

Francisco, Berkeley

1711 Francisco, Berkeley
Sunny, Attractive 3 Bedroom/2 Bath with Craftsman Details
Hardwood floors, Fireplace, Great Backyard, Garage and Off-Street Parking; Close to BART

Offered At: $529,000

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Sunny Richmond View

Richmond Real Estate
6312 Arlington Blvd., Richmond View
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Baths
  • Den/Family Room
  • 2,000 + square feet
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Easy access to garden
  • View
  • Great Value! Great Potential!

Offered At: $325,000
sold
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Charming Sunny Bungalow in El Cerrito San Carlos, El Cerrito
San Carlos, El Cerrito
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This is a charming, sunny bungalow in a most desirable El Cerrito neighborhood. The detached studio in the garden can be a playroom, art studio, or study. There is a detached 1-car garage. Walk to the Fairmount and Colusa Circle shopping areas. This is special!

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bath
  • Easy indoor/outdoor access
  • Private landscaped garden
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fireplace
  • Detached garage


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2818 - 2820 Cherry St.
Charming Duplex in the Elmwood


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A vibrant shopping district is around the corner from this attractive property situated on a quiet street. A delighful garden, off-street tandem parking, common laundry facility, light-filled rooms and high ceilings are only some of its special features. Easy access to BART and arterial adds to its desirability. Perfect for an owner occupant or two owners.
Offered at: $599,000

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1415 Arch Street, Berkeley
The Quintessential Berkeley Victorian


Charm, style, generous-size rooms, high ceilings, beautiful architectural details, a sunny location, and more, make this a unique property. It offers easy accessibility to public transportation and freeways and a walking neighborhood close to Berkeley's prized gourmet area.

  • 3+ Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sunroom
  • Laundry
  • 2 Kitchens
  • Garage
  • Deck
Offered at: $879,000

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1609 Acton Street, Berkeley

Built in 1942, this charming and sunny home enjoys many advantages. BART is in walking distance and there is easy access to major arterials. The spacious and private backyard adds much pleasure to this special property.
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Living / Dining Room
  • Large Bright Kitchen
  • Random plank and hardwood floors
  • Wheelchair Ramp
  • Garage and Off-street Parking
  • Walking Neighborhood
Offered at: $385,000

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649 Madison, Albany
Fabulous Albany Triplex



With the spacious owner's unit vacant, this bright and cheerful triplex offers a great opportunity. A common laundry area, two garages for 4 cars, easy access to public transportation and arterials, a walking neighborhood, charming garden, and more, contribute to making this a special property.
Offered at: $559,000


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Francine Di Palma, CRS, SRES, E-Pro
Direct Line: 510.280.2148
Email: Francine@FrancineDiPalma.com


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