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Client Testimonials

"Thanks for being there every step of the way. It was actually fun!" - Andy Chamberlin

 

"As I told you when we first met, the most important thing to us was trust. We wanted to find a realtor who would be looking out for our best interests and always available. You met and exceeded this challenge. When it's time to move again, we sincerely hope that we can renew our partnership."
- Diane & Eric Straight

 

"Overall, Michael was a calming presence during a very hectic and exciting time. We would call him again in a second for buying or selling." - Johanna Gendelman & Jason Albertson

 

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East Bay, CA Real Estate from Michael Friedman, Realtor

I'm ready to help you sell or buy your dream East Bay home in Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, Albany, El Cerrito or Kensington, California.


My Featured East Bay Home Listings

499 Colusa Avenue New Listing! 499 Colusa Avenue, Thousand Oaks, Berkeley

Romantic Mediterranean Bungalow offered at $785,000  

Open Sunday! Spacious, sunny and pristine with remodeled chef's kitchen and updated baths in coveted neighborhood. Bonus room, artist studio and lovely gardens off kitchen. www.499Colusa.com


3977 GreenwoodSold!  3977 Greenwood, Glenview, Oakland

Sophisticated Craftsman Bungalow offered at $649,000

Featuring numerous upgrades while preserving the classic bungalow architecture, this 2+BR/1BA home sits on a sunny knoll with lovely views and outlooks in the highly desireable Glenview District. www.3977Greenwood.com


5842 Virmar AvenueSold with Four Offers!  5842 Virmar Avenue, Oakland, in Rockridge

A Rockridge classic offered at $895,000

Set in a prime location on a quiet, one-block street, this spacious home offers three BRs, three bonus rooms and two BAs. Featuring box beam ceilings and two fireplaces. www.5842Virmar.com


3 Orchard 3 Orchard Lane, Berkeley, on Lower Panoramic Hill

Sold with multiple offers! Originally offered at $995,000

The historic H.F. Jackson House with sweeping Bay views was designed by E.G. Bangs with inspiration from Bernard Maybeck. Remarkable grounds, 5 fireplaces, 4 BRs needs TLC. www.3orchard.com


195 Roble Road 195 Roble Road, Oakland, in Claremont/Rockridge

Sold with six offers! Originally offered at $1,125,000.

Custom architect-designed mini-villa on a naturally-landscaped garden parcel. Dramatic inside-outside flow with soaring cathedral ceiling. Truly one-of-a-kind and near everything. www.195Roble.com


1711 Rose St. 1711 Rose Street, Berkeley, in Northbrae

Sold with 10 offers! Originally offered at $595,000.

Contemporary remodel in the fabulous Gourmet Ghetto is waiting for rejuvenation. Two+ BRs, 2 BAs with large bonus space downstairs on a huge premium lot. www.1711Rose.com


109 Pomona 109 Pomona Avenue, El Ceritto, in St. Jerome's

Sold over asking! Originally offered at $625,000.

Split-level bungalow with 2+BRS and 1BA on a large landscaped lot near El Cerrito Plaza, BART and Solano Avenue shops and entertainment. www.109Pomona.com


1365 East 32nd 1365 E.32nd Street, Oakland, Bella Vista Heights (near Glenview)

Sold over asking! Originally offered at $549,000

Three bed, one bath. Solar panels, hardwood floors, big basement, large abundant gardens and convenient to bus and carpool. www.1365east32nd.com


My Years of East Bay Real Estate Experience are at Your Disposal
When buying or selling your East Bay home, I provide you with the expert negotiating skills, attention to detail and market expertise that comes with many years of success. By investing my commitment, positive attitude and character into every transaction, you will feel confident that your East Bay real estate goals will be met.

Working with someone you trust during this major life decision assures you that your best interests will always come first. With me, you will be choosing a realtor whose family name has been the hallmark of customer service in the East Bay since 1923.

As a life-long East Bay, California resident, the extraordinary personality and history of the Oakland and Berkeley area is a part of me, and I embrace its distinctive blend of classic and contemporary viewpoints. Whether it is cultural or architectural, the rich diversity we enjoy weaves a tapestry, which has for generations made us unique. I look forward to sharing my knowledge of this special community, my experience as a realtor and my passion for legendary service.


What's it like to live in the East Bay Area?

Please make use of the local guides I've assembled on the six East Bay cities and towns I know best. Whether you are a local, or are moving to the East Bay from another part of California, another state, or another country, these guides will give you a sense of the distinctive flavor of each of these great places to live.

Berkeley, California Berkeley, California
Albany, California Albany, California
El Cerrito, California El Cerrito, California
Oakland, California Oakland, California
Piedmont, California Piedmont, California
Kensington, California Kensington, California