This updated, bright, and airy top unit in a 2 unit Victorian conversion building located in Oakland’s Dogtown neighborhood, JUST SOLD! The unit features a large master bedroom that walks out to wrap around deck. Radiant heating throughout unit. Wood flooring in kitchen, plus space, dining, and living rooms. Updated kitchen and bathrooms equipped with subway tile. Skylights for added light. Plus space is perfect for an office or craft room. Laundry room features hookups for washer and dryer. Located near multiple freeways, shopping, and within close distance to BART. Michael Braillard & Shalene Rose, Realtors® with Caldecott Properties represented the seller.
Updated lower unit in a 2-unit Victorian conversion building located in Oakland’s Dogtown neighborhood, JUST SOLD! The unit features radiant heating underneath beautifully stained concrete floors and moulding throughout. The large master bedroom opens out to the exclusive use backyard. Both bathrooms and kitchen are freshly updated and have hip subway tile. Laundry closet comes equipped with a washer and dryer. Located near multiple freeway on ramps, shopping, and within close distance to BART. Michael Braillard & Shalene Rose, Realtors® at Caldecott Properties represented the seller.
Dogtown Art District? Where’s that? This is the 2nd in a series of neighborhood videos from the Oakland Association of Realtors® about changing and uplifting the perception of Oakland! Our Own Brad Watson Breaks Down this Eclectic Oakland Neighborhood!
Close to half of all condo sales in Oakland in 2010 utilized FHA backed loans. Though FHA guidelines have gotten a bit more conservative, most borrowers that meet FHA guidelines with credit scores above 680 qualify.
The loan limit for single family homes (including condominiums) in Alameda County, as of 6/7/2011, remains $729,750. In 2010, condominiums sold for an average of less than $300,000, so most condominiums qualify for FHA financing, right? Wrong.
It has become a bigger challenge for a condominium building to qualify for FHA financing than for the borrower to qualify due to the condo building approval process implemented by the FHA.
As of 5/23/2011, there were 42 condominium buildings in Oakland that are approved by the FHA. Here is a list of those buildings:
1755 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
360 Vernon Street, Oakland, CA 94610
3738-3740 Laguna Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
407 Orange Street, Oakland, CA 94610
525 Mandana Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94610
532 30th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
55 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
590 El Dorado Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
666 Oakland Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
77 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
423 7th Street (8 Orchids), Oakland, CA 94607
926 Chester Street (Chester Street Lofts), Oakland, CA 94607
127 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
1411 Center Street (Cigar Factory Lofts), Oakland, CA 94607
455 Crescent Street, Oakland, CA 94610
460-468 Crescent Street, Oakland, CA 94610
3721 Fruitvale Avenue (Diamond Park Townhouses), Oakland, CA 94602
424 Orange Street, Oakland, CA 94610
330 13th Street (Golden Bridge Lofts), Oakland, CA 94612
388 Santa Clara Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
322 Hanover Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608
3403-3409 Haven Street (Haven Street Lofts), Oakland, CA 94608
2316-2324 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
10 Moss Avenue (Manor Park), Oakland, CA 94610
585 9th Street (Market Square), Oakland, CA 94607
7100 Mountain Boulevard (Monte Vista Villas), Oakland, CA 94605
4504-4508 Montgomery Street, Oakland, CA 94611
425 East 11th Street (Mutual Creamery Lofts), Oakland, CA 94606
567 Oakland Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
1201 Pine Street (Pacific Cannery Lofts), Oakland, CA 94607
989 Webster Street (Pacific Renaissance Plaza II), Oakland, CA 94607
565 Bellevue Avenue (Park Bellevue Towers), Oakland, CA 94610
180-320 Caldecott Lane (Parkwoods Condos), Oakland, CA 94618
740 Canyon Oaks Drive, Oakland, CA 94605
288 Whitmore Street (Rockridge Manor), Oakland, CA 94611
388 Santa Clara Avenue (Santa Clara Commons), Oakland, CA 94611
401 41st Street (Temescal Station), Oakland, CA 94609
222 Broadway (The Ellington), Oakland, CA 94607
320 Lee Street, Oakland, CA 94610
3825 High Street (Villa Del Lago), Oakland, CA 94619
1695 15th Street (Willow Court Lofts), Oakland, CA 94607
1219 Wood Street (Zephyr Gate), Oakland, CA 94607
If you are interested in obtaining an FHA loan for a condo project that is not on th list, it is possible to get a condo building approved. I am happy to assist with this process. It requires, among other things, the approval of the home owner’s association.
If you are interested in purchasing a condo in the East Bay with an FHA loan or getting your building approved for FHA financing, please feel free to contact me to discuss.
We also have a good place for you to see what listings are available in most of these buildings: http://www.caldecott.com/?page=building_directory&buildings. If you don’t see a building here, drop me a line and I can assist you with more information.
Andy Read Broker Caldecott Properties aread@caldecott.com 510.594.2400 x 222
505 Lancaster St. #3 | Oakland offered at $399,000
MLS# 40493227
Type: Condo
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1,870
Age: 4 years
HOA Dues: $125/mo
Garage: Yes
Open House: Sunday 10/24 2-4:30pm
Mid-level patio overlooking black bamboo courtyard
Stunning live/work loft in Oakland’s hip Jingletown Art District just across the Park Street bridge from downtown Alameda and its shopping and dining.
Spread out on three levels, this loft features such designer finishes as remote-operated window coverings and lighting, custom built-ins throughout, walk-in master closet with Elko organization system, two-story living room and soaring windows.
Spare Room/2nd Bedroom comes complete with your own stripper pole!
Truly a must-see loft, this space epitomizes urban chic and modern design.
First Floor: Modern converted/conditioned 2-car garage with built-in desk (for two), closet, refrigerator, washer/dryer, sink, Murphy bed, dancer pole, custom lighting, storage space and French doors to quiet landscaped patio. Full bath w/ custom tile, multiple shower heads, chic vanity and mirror and other designer touches. This lower level room can be used as a garage again should you desire.
Second floor: Open kitchen, living, dining area, with built-in desk and storage. Kitchen includes stainless refrigerator w/ filtered water dispenser, instant hot water, dishwasher, granite counters, polished concrete floors and large pantry. Sliding door to private terrace. Floor to ceiling windows and skylight.
Third floor: Master bedroom overlooking living area, with large master bath with shower & large soaking tub. Huge walk-in custom closet with Elko custom storage & organization system.
Marketing schedule:
Broker’s tour 10am-1pm: Thursday 10/21/10
Sunday open house 2-4:30pm: Sunday 10/24/10
Broker’s tour 10am-1pm: Thursday 10/28/10
Sunday open house 2-4:30pm: Sunday 10/31/10
Offers on Tuesday 11/02/10 by 2pm
Features include:
Custom lighting and shades that can be operated remotely (you can control lights and shades from car or bed)
Huge custom-designed master walk-in closet, with Elko organization system
Filtered drinking water with instant hot/cold water in kitchen (plus through refrigerator)
Gorgeous polished concrete floors
Floor to ceiling windows, skylight, and ceiling fan
Mid-level patio overlooking black bamboo courtyard.
Downstairs bath with custom tiles and steamy shower for two
Removable dance pole for fun entertainment and/or exercise.
The unit is gated and has plenty of street parking
About the neighborhood:
Jingletown is a unique Oakland neighborhood made up of artists, professionals, families, industry, quirky restaurants and a friendly café that displays local art and photography. Located off 880 along the estuary between the Park Street and Fruitvale bridges, it is convenient to the Fruitvale BART Station, freeway access points, the Oakland International Airport, and Alameda’s upscale Park Street.
For more information/photos about this listing, click here, or please contact:
Beautifully Modern Oakland Lofts, starting at only $235,000!
Who’s ready for the weekend?! It’s supposed to be a great sunny one for us, a perfect day to come by Willow Court Lofts this Sunday (2-5pm) to check out these NEW PRICE REDUCTIONS + 3% Buyers Credit! The Willow Court Lofts, located at 1695 15th Street, is an 18-unit loft building located in burgeoning West Oakland. The project, designed by Oakland loft pioneer Thomas Dolan Architecture, features a wide variety of 2-3 story floorplans built around two central courtyards. The project was converted from an existing warehouse and no unit has a residence located above it. These are true live/work lofts designed for creative functionality with concrete and softwood flooring, some units even feature their own roll-up doors. The Willow Court Lofts are conveniently located just .8 miles to West Oakland BART which is just one stop away from San Francisco, 1.7 miles to Jack London Square, the SF Bay Ferry Terminal and the forthcoming Jack London Market, 1.9 miles to the Bay Bridge toll booth, 2.0 miles to Oakland’s Fox Theater which recently underwent the largest historic theater renovation in the history of the United States, and just 7.0 miles to San Francisco.
OPEN SUNDAYS 2-4:30
For more information about these great deals or to learn more about Willow Court Lofts, please visit WestOaklandLofts.com or contact:
Caldecott Properties to sponsor a booth at Oakland Pride Day ~ Stop By!
Show us your love for Oakland. Show us your PRIDE. Join us on September 5, 2010 for the largest LGBTQ Pride Festival in East Bay. Check out the music, food, booths, individuals and organizations that are making a difference for our LGBTQ community.
Sunday 12-6pm
Labor Day Weekend
Uptown Oakland
19th Street & Franklin Street
$5 Admission
Four Stages ~ Live Entertainment!
Global Health Pavilion
Family & Kid Fun Zone
Food, Visual Artist & Community Exhibitors
DJs: Latin, Hip Hop, House, Disco, Electronica, R&B, Pop & More!
The Willow Court Lofts, located at 1695 15th Street, is an 18-unit loft building located in burgeoning West Oakland. The project, designed by Oakland loft pioneer Thomas Dolan Architecture, features a wide variety of 2-3 story floorplans built around two central courtyards. The project was converted from an existing warehouse and no unit has a residence located above it. These are true live/work lofts designed for creative functionality with concrete and softwood flooring, some units even feature their own roll-up doors. The Willow Court Lofts are conveniently located just .8 miles to West Oakland BART which is just one stop away from San Francisco, 1.7 miles to Jack London Square, the SF Bay Ferry Terminal and the forthcoming Jack London Market, 1.9 miles to the Bay Bridge toll booth, 2.0 miles to Oakland’s Fox Theater which recently underwent the largest historic theater renovation in the history of the United States, and just 7.0 miles to San Francisco. Starting at $249,000
FEATURES:
True live/work lofts
Polished concrete flooring
Exposed beams
Stainless steel appliances
Granite countertops
Soaring ceilings
Softwood flooring
Ceiling fans in some units
Roll-up doors in some units
Conveniently located near freeways, West Oakland BART and downtown Oakland ~ be in SF in 15 minutes!
For more photos, floor plans and pricing, check out www.WestOaklandLofts.com, and check out our open house every Sunday from 2-4:30pm.
Dogtown is a small and diverse neighborhood in West Oakland named for the dogs that once guarded the local junkyards. A mix of artist studios, modern loft houses, and revived Victorian homes has since replaced the guard dogs and the junkyards. True to its history, the area retains a balance of residential, light-industrial and work-shop uses.
Dogtown presents an excellent opportunity to live and work in an exciting and developing community situated in the heart of the Bay Area.
The Dogtown Arts District is conveniently situated on the Emeryville border adjacent to the Bay Bridge on-ramp. Dogtown features an eclectic mix of architecture ranging from Queen Anne Victorians to modern live/work lofts. An easy walk to Starbuck’s, Brown Sugar Kitchen, Can’t Fail Cafe, Home Depot and other retail outlets.
What’s happening in Dogtown?
Extra Space Storage is putting the finishing touches on arguably the best looking mini-storage facility in the Country! In addition to providing a new colorful structure to the neighborhood the building will have a glass-walled, 3,000 square foot retail space on the corner. The owner has been in conversations with local vendors and is planning on a coffee shop, a florist, and other neighborhood serving retail services in a market hall style format. Look for this to wrap up this summer!
City Slickers Farms has started construction on what will be a beautiful urban organic farm. City Slickers is a West Oakland based non-profit that focuses on growing affordable fresh produce on urban farms throughout West Oakland. When completed, the park will have produce fruits and vegetables that will be sold on location on Saturdays. The park will have a community space in the front and be surrounded by a beautiful fence made from reclaimed wood and lined with espalier fruit trees.
The Dogtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) has recently applied for a City of Oakland grant for $75,000 to add street trees, motion activated lights, a new modern fence and to paint the façade of the building on the corner of 34th and Hollis St. The façade improvement will make the corner of 34th & Hollis one of the most bright and colorful in the East Bay!
Who lives in Dogtown?
In addition to the many homeowners who have lived here for 20 + years, Dogtown has become home to an influx of new working professionals and first-time homebuyers that have found Dogtown the best place to make their initial home purchase. The neighborhood has also seen tremendous growth in small, local businesses that have decided relocate to the warehouse shop spaces in the area.
For more information about Dogtown, please contact:
Haven Street Lofts is an intimate 4-unit complex built in 2006. Each unit has a unique floor plan with modern loft characteristics. 3405 features an open living area with soaring ceilings and french doors to its own private patio and attached garage. The Dogtown Arts District is conveniently situated on the Emeryville border adjacent to the Bay Bridge on-ramp. Dogtown features an eclectic mix of architecture ranging from Queen Anne Victorians to modern live/work lofts. 2BR / 2BA / 1260SF / $479,000
For more information contact: Andy Read Caldecott Properties
510.594.2400 x222 aread@caldecott.com
caldecottproperties
East Bay Real Estate: Caldecott Properties 