<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest Properties from Brian Santilena</title><link>http://www.HomesInOaklandHills.com</link><generator>Fidelity Title(listingpromoterf.com)</generator><description /><image><url>http://listingpromoterf.com/Uploads/55/50/15550/images/Brian0495.jpg</url><title>Brian Santilena</title><link>http://www.HomesInOaklandHills.com</link></image><item><title>4878 HARBORD DR, OAKLAND: 4 bed 3 bath, Pending $874,000</title><link>http://www.4878HarbordDr.com</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:08:07 GMT</pubDate><description>This 1950’s Contemporary nestled on a gentle upslope in Upper Rockridge is centrally located between the College Avenue shopping area and the Montclair Village. Entering through the front door you are greeted by an open floor plan and a sun filled atmosphere. Several large picture windows adorn the west side of the home and offer outlooks of green hillsides and the San Francisco North Bay. The afternoon light is abundant and the evening sunsets over the North Bay hills are beautiful and dramatic. The exposed stained wood beams and plank ceilings contrast and complement the clean contemporary lines of the home. Adjoining the open dining room is a large eat-in kitchen with access to a wrap around rear yard/patio set entirely with natural stone. Two of the downstairs bedrooms also integrate indoor/outdoor living by use of their large sliding glass doors that open to the rear patio area. All exterior spaces are functional, accessible and perfect for entertaining. Upstairs offers a large master suite with a full bath, walk in closet and a plus-room that’s perfect for a home office, TV room or nursery. Step right out the sliding door and take in the fresh air from a large sunny roof top deck that offers privacy and lovely views of the North Bay. Property Features *4 Bedrooms 3 updated bathrooms *Large plus-room with private deck *Eat-in kitchen with skylights *Open dining room to living room *Wood burning brick fireplace *Hill and North Bay views *Natural stone rear yard/patio *Dual pane windows *Custom window coverings 2199* living area sq. footage 5075* lot size sq. footage* *Hardwood floors *Exposed wood beamed ceilings *2 car garage with automatic door opener (*footages are per public records and not guaranteed) For more real estate information visit my website www.HomesInOaklandHills.com</description><enclosure url="http://www.ListingProducer.com/Uploads/55/50/15550/53949/Photos/4878_harbord_ext.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="30000" /></item><item><title>715 CLEVELAND ST, OAKLAND: 3 bed 1 bath, Sold $575,000</title><link>http://www.715Cleveland.com</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:04:29 GMT</pubDate><description>This loving restored, sunny Craftsmen Bungalow in the Haddon Hill neighborhood of Oakland is peaceful yet close to the many shops and restaurants on Lakeshore &amp; Grand Ave. It’s also close to Lake Merritt and the Cleveland Cascade. It’s a short distance to transit connections offering casual carpool &amp; a trans-bay buses. Haddon Hill is close to the Grand-Lake Movie Theater, the Grand Ave. Saturday Farmers Market and the art coffeehouse (Café 504). With a WalkScore.com rating of 78 out of 100, this home is close to it all. 715 Cleveland offers an updated kitchen with high end features including granite counters, craftsman style cabinets, stainless appliances, in-sink water filtration (reverse osmosis), ventilation hood over stove, new windows, tile floor. The bathroom has been refitted with new plumbing fixtures keeping true to the original style, tile floor. Custom fireplace cabinetry rebuilt to emulate the original bookcases; restored original crown molding in living and dining rooms; restored divided light bay windows in living and dining rooms; and restored original doors, hinges and heat registers. Front yard landscaped with California native, organic garden often attracting butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. The rear deck with it’s westerly outlooks if perfect for outdoor entertaining. The large flat and grassy rear yard with it’s lemon, pear and loquat trees is quite a gardeners paradise. Many appliances are energy efficient and low-water usage models; low e, double-paned windows in kitchen and bedrooms; insulation added to attic; energy-efficient gas furnace added; to the extent possible, features were restored rather than replaced. There are the original matchstick wood floors that connect the sunny dining room to the large living room area, both accented by the original broad leaf crown molding. If it’s dry storage you are in need of, this home has tons of it. There is a large semi finished basement laundry area, as well as an unfinished separate basement in addition to the exterior garage style shed in the back yard. There’s room for everything. The only thing missing is YOU!</description><enclosure url="http://www.ListingProducer.com/Uploads/55/50/15550/49766/Photos/front.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="30000" /></item><item><title>28 KENSINGTON CT, KENSINGTON: 4 bed 3 bath, Sold $599,000</title><link>http://www.28KensingtonCt.com</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:13:12 GMT</pubDate><description>Located on a quiet cul-de-sac street lies this charming 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with sunny outlooks over San Francisco, the Bay and it’s bridges. There is a large family room with a wood burning brick fireplace. Set at the back of the home is a formal dining room that opens to a sun porch with wall of windows. The kitchen is large and has a breakfast nook. Laundry room off of the 2 car garage with interior access. Come and take a look. Spruce it up and you're home!</description><enclosure url="http://www.ListingProducer.com/Uploads/55/50/15550/48373/Photos/28_kensington_ext.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="30000" /></item><item><title>24 Oval Rd, OAKLAND: 2 bed 1.5 bath, Sold $645,000</title><link>http://www.24Oval.com</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:53:05 GMT</pubDate><description>Built in 1993 and close to Montclair and Rockridge, this charming home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac. It offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Hardwood floors with inset border details run throughout. This section of the Oakland Hills is largely considered the jewel of Oakland. If you'd like to arrange a private showing please drop me a call or an email. Brian Santilena 510-501-3534.</description><enclosure url="http://www.ListingProducer.com/Uploads/55/50/15550/47484/Photos/24_oval_ext.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="30000" /></item><item><title>77 FAIRMOUNT AVE #119, OAKLAND: 2 bed 2 bath, Sold $334,500</title><link>http://www.77Fairmount-119.com</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:07:19 GMT</pubDate><description>This Sunny and light filled 2BD, 2 BA corner unit is in a great building that’s been thoroughly redone. It offers granite counters, stainless kitchen appliances, crown moldings, lots of closets with mirrored doors and pleasant outlooks from it North/West facing dual pane windows. There is a large open living room with a sliding glass door that opens to your own outdoor patio/deck. Cool evenings can be warmed up by your wood burning fireplace with stone mantel surround. Below there is a secure, gated garage with one deeded parking space andh interior access. The well managed HOA offers many amenities for the low monthly fee of $309. The building is centrally located just one block off of Harrison and only a few blocks from Whole Foods Gourmet Grocery. Come take a look for yourself because you will not be disappointed. Contact your Realtor or call me directly to arrange for a private showing.</description><enclosure url="http://www.ListingProducer.com/Uploads/55/50/15550/46367/Photos/fairmount_front_sign.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="30000" /></item></channel></rss>