The Piedmont Perspective, Volume 3

What's New?
Just outside of Piedmont (literally one house) at 109 Calvert Court lies a cool mid-century modern with south bay views. If schools are not your primary focus, but location or buying down is, you might want to consider this modern take on life. 274 St. James has hit the market at $4,750,000 for buyers with discriminating taste, requiring a stunning English Manor on almost 1/2 acre. Featuring 6+ bdrms/6+ bths, manicured grounds, au- pair quarters, converted attic and elevator, it will meet your family's every need (and then some)! 68 Sharon is an elegant Tudor style home, offering 4+ bdrms/3bths in a great central location, priced at $2,495,000. 257 Scenic features 4bdrms/2bths at $1,257,000 and 303 Olive is returning to the market at $689,000 - a darling home for anyone just getting started. Need an appointment to see any of these homes? Please give me a call.

What's Coming?
135 Monticello is a charming shingled traditional with 2+ bdrms /2 bths. Its prime location on a flat block, makes it easy to access Piedmont Avenue for dinner and a movie and still walk to schools and Dracena Park. 58 Portsmouth will be entering the market next Sunday as well, asking price is$925,000. Built in 1922 and available for the first time, this home requires some updating, but is in excellent condition. It offers 3bdrms/1bth and sits below the high school playing fields.

What's Pending?
With so many families away enjoying the spring break, the week was quieter than usual. Still, while many of you enjoyed your time away, a few savvy buyers took advantage of your absence and purchased 117 Hillside Avenue - a large traditional home that's easy to grow into, and 290 Scenic - a Mediterranean with amazing views. Congratulations to these smart and lucky buyers who found themselves alone at the negotiating table!

What's Happening?
Value seems to be the order of the day. Buyers are demanding it and Sellers are responding in kind. 449 Scenic Avenue , 133 Woodland Way, 14 Caperton Avenue, and 116 Dracena Avenue have all seen dramatic price reductions! Several other properties, while not reduced, would welcome an offer. Listing price is often negotiable so if you like a property, but felt is was just out of range, make an offer! Time factors, close of escrow, terms, and attractive financing often play as important a role as the price. You never know what a seller is willing to accept until you step up and bid!

What's Fun!
"Chase the Blues" is definitely fun. This annual fund-raiser (and "fun-raiser") held at the Nady Mansion on Glen Alpine Road in Piedmont, benefits Children's Hospital of Oakland. This year's event falls on Cinco-de-Mayo and will feature blues music and blue margaritas. Dress code: blue jeans of course! Don't miss this casual and cool evening featuring drinks, appetizers, and my favorite- dancing. To order your tickets online or to find out more information, go to: http://contactbeacon.com/r.php?id=91713-884457 You don't want to miss this fun night out! (Tickets are limited so act fast!)

See you next week!

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