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San Leandro North Area Search for Nov 7 - 8, 2009

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:27:54 -0600

Here is your listing search for homes available in the San Leandro North Area for November 7th and 8th.

Estudillo Estates
The Broadmoor
Bay-O-Vista
Best Manor
Farrelly Pond
LeBrun
Hillcrest Knolls
Assumption Parrish
Estudillo Tract

The homes on this list are represented by other agents but, I would be more than happy to represent you as the buyer's agent.

The North Area San Leandro Search

If you see some thing you like, please do not hesitate to give me a call. I can arrange to show it to you. If you have any questions please call. 510 334-7800

New Feature to my Blog: Bi-Monthly Million Dollar Homes for Sale.

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:10:10 -0600

Hello Blog Readers,

I've figured out some features one the EBRDI MLS website that allows the feature to email client reports to my clients.

I've done a search and emailed it to myself, This provides me with a link that I can share with you.

This search is for Million Dollar Homes listed within the last 15 days.

If you are reading this and looking for a Million Dollar quality home. I'd be happy to help you out.

http://MAXEBRDI.fnismls.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=26e824bc-b6d5-4cfc-b162-dfabe3939d5f&Report=Yes

Check back on November 15th for the next installment.

Homes for sale in San Leandro's North Side October 31 - Nov 1, 2009

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:06:07 -0500

Here is a list of homes for sale in San Leandro's North Side. Please use this list to see if there is anything that catches your interest. If you are currently not working with another Realtor, give me a call and I can get you additional information and arrange to show the property to you.

Michael Greenslade DRE 01824328 (510) 334-7800

AVAILABLE HOMES IN THIS AREA

Address:	Area:	Listing Price	Bedrooms:	Baths:
10 MARLOW DRIVE	Sheffield Village	$362,900.00	3	2
115 STOAKES AVENUE	Farrelly Pond	$289,900.00	5	4
575 Maud Avenue	Estudillo Tract	$294,847.00	3	2
1927 CLEVELAND ST	Assumption Parrish	$298,000.00	3	1
364 LORRAINE BLVD	Best Manor	$299,000.00	2	1
27 DUTTON AVE	Downtown	$300,000.00	3	1
1971 HOWE DR	Hillcrest Knolls	$310,900.00	2	1
769 SAINT MARYS AVE	Estudillo Estates	$339,000.00	3	2
445 DOLORES AVE	Estudillo Tract	$349,900.00	2	1
382 Dutton Ave	The Broadmoor	$380,000.00	4	2
809 DUTTON AVE	Estudillo Estates	$395,000.00	3	1
1975 BENEDICT DR	Bay-O-Vista	$409,900.00	3	2
1300 GRAFF AVE	Bay-O-Vista	$425,000.00	2	2
1923 EVERGREEN AVE	Assumption Parrish	$450,000.00	3	1
875 Begier Avenue	Estudillo Estates	$489,000.00	3	1
1837 SAN JOSE ST	Estudillo Estates	$490,000.00	3	2
521 Begier Ave	Estudillo Estates	$490,000.00	3	2
1837 Astor Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$579,976.00	3	2
814 BRIDGE RD	Estudillo Estates	$595,500.00	3	2
876 Emerald Avenue	Assumption Parrish	$599,000.00	2	2
707 PERALTA AVE	Best Manor	$599,950.00	3	1
948 OAKES BLVD	Estudillo Estates	$635,000.00	3	1
1360 SANDELIN AVE.	Bay-O-Vista	$639,000.00	4	3
1234 View Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$645,950.00	5	3
1400 Morgan Ave.	Estudillo Estates	$648,000.00	5	4
1432 View	Bay-O-Vista	$699,000.00	4	3
1435 Montrose Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$729,000.00	3	2
2567 Humboldt Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$799,000.00	4	3
1615 DANIELS DR	Bay-O-Vista	$799,000.00	3	3
2869 DARIUS WAY	Bay-O-Vista	$845,000.00	5	3
2819 MARINEVIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$899,000.00	4	2
1304 Estudillo Avenue	LeBrun	$995,000.00	4	2
236 BELLEVIEW DR	Farrelly Pond	$289,900.00	2	1
877 SYBIL AVE	Estudillo Tract	$389,000.00	3	1
727 BANCROFT AVE	Estudillo Estates	$530,000.00	3	2

Homes for sale in San Leandro's North Side October 24-25, 2009

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:37:00 -0500

Michael Greenslade DRE 01824328 (510) 334-7800

AVAILABLE HOMES IN THIS AREA

Address	Area:	Listing Price:	Bedrooms:	Baths:
10 MARLOW DRIVE	Sheffield Village	$362,900.00	3	2
364 LORRAINE BLVD	Best Manor	$299,000.00	2	1
27 DUTTON AVE	Downtown	$300,000.00	3	1
480 JOAQUIN AVE	Estudillo Estates	$309,000.00	4	1
1971 HOWE DR	Hillcrest Knolls	$310,900.00	2	1
382 Dutton Ave	The Broadmoor	$380,000.00	4	2
809 DUTTON AVE	Estudillo Estates	$395,000.00	3	1
584 FORTUNA AVE	The Broadmoor	$399,000.00	3	1
1300 GRAFF AVE	Bay-O-Vista	$425,000.00	2	2
1975 BENEDICT DR	Bay-O-Vista	$427,680.00	3	2
1923 EVERGREEN AVE	Assumption Parrish	$450,000.00	3	1
449 SUPERIOR AVE	The Broadmoor	$469,000.00	3	1
875 Begier Avenue	Estudillo Estates	$489,000.00	3	1
1837 SAN JOSE ST	Estudillo Estates	$490,000.00	3	2
521 Begier Ave	Estudillo Estates	$490,000.00	3	2
727 BANCROFT AVE	Estudillo Estates	$570,000.00	3	2
1837 Astor Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$579,976.00	3	2
814 BRIDGE RD	Estudillo Estates	$595,500.00	3	2
876 Emerald Avenue	Assumption Parrish	$599,000.00	2	2
707 PERALTA AVE	Best Manor	$599,950.00	3	1
948 OAKES BLVD	Estudillo Estates	$635,000.00	3	1
1360 SANDELIN AVE.	Bay-O-Vista	$639,000.00	4	3
1234 View Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$645,950.00	5	3
1400 Morgan Ave.	Estudillo Estates	$648,000.00	5	4
1530 Benedict Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$649,000.00	4	2
1432 View	Bay-O-Vista	$699,000.00	4	3
1435 Montrose Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$729,000.00	3	2
1615 DANIELS DR	Lebrun	$799,000.00	3	3
2567 Humboldt Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$799,000.00	4	3
2869 DARIUS WAY	Bay-O-Vista	$845,000.00	5	3
2819 MARINEVIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$899,000.00	4	2
1304 Estudillo Avenue	Lebrun	$995,000.00	4	2
445 DOLORES AVE	Assumption Parrish	$349,900.00	2	1
1927 CLEVELAND ST	Farrelly Pond	$298,000.00	3	1
409 PERSHING DR	Farrelly Pond	$350,000.00	2	1
115 STOAKES AVENUE	Farrelly Pond	$289,900.00	5	4
575 Maud Avenue	Assumption Parrish	$294,847.00	3	2
769 SAINT MARYS AVE	Estudillo Estates	$339,000.00	3	2
794 Dowling Blvd	The Broadmoor	$365,000.00	4	2

homes for sale in San Leandro's North Side October 17-18, 2009

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:32:29 -0500

Michael Greenslade DRE 01824328 (510) 334-7800


AVAILABLE HOMES IN THIS AREA

Address	Area:		Listing Price:		Bedrooms:	Baths:
10 MARLOW DRIVE	Sheffield Village	$362,900		3	2
133 Dorchester Avenue	Farrelly Pond	$199,000		4	1
27 DUTTON AVE	Downtown	$300,000		3	1
1971 HOWE DR	Hillcrest Knolls	$310,900		2	1
115 STOAKES AVENUE	Farrelly Pond	$319,900		5	4
769 SAINT MARYS AVE	Estudillo Estates	$359,000		3	2
794 Dowling Blvd	The Broadmoor	$370,000		4	2
382 Dutton Ave	The Broadmoor	$380,000		4	2
809 DUTTON AVE	Estudillo Estates	$395,000		3	1
584 FORTUNA AVE	The Broadmoor	$399,000		3	1
538 FORTUNA AVE	The Broadmoor	$400,000		2	2
1300 GRAFF AVE	Bay-O-Vista	$425,000		2	2
1975 BENEDICT DR	Bay-O-Vista	$427,680		3	2
655 PERSHING DR	Farrelly Pond	$463,000		3	2
875 Begier Avenue	Estudillo Estates	$489,000		3	1
521 Begier Ave	Estudillo Estates	$490,000		3	2
1711 VIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$507,900		4	3
1013 Greenbrier Court	Estudillo Estates	$539,000		3	2
727 BANCROFT AVE	Estudillo Estates	$570,000		3	2
1209 VIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$575,000		4	3
1837 Astor Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$579,976		3	2
876 Emerald Avenue	Assumption Parrish	$599,000		2	2
707 PERALTA AVE	Best Manor	$599,950		3	1
948 OAKES BLVD	Estudillo Estates	$635,000		3	1
1360 SANDELIN AVE.	Bay-O-Vista	$639,000		4	3
1234 View Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$645,950		5	3
1400 Morgan Ave.	Estudillo Estates	$648,000		5	4
1530 Benedict Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$649,000		4	2
1432 View	Bay-O-Vista	$699,000		4	3
1435 Montrose Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$729,000		3	2
2567 Humboldt Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$799,000		4	3
1615 DANIELS DR	Bay-O-Vista	$799,000		3	3
2819 MARINEVIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$899,000		4	2
1304 Estudillo Avenue	LeBrun		$995,000		4	2
814 BRIDGE RD	Estudillo Estates	$595,500		3	2
480 JOAQUIN AVE	Estudillo Estates	$309,000		4	1
1923 EVERGREEN AVE	Assumption Parrish	$450,000		3	1
449 SUPERIOR AVE	The Broadmoor	$469,000		3	1
1837 SAN JOSE ST	Estudillo Estates	$490,000		3	2
1380 SAN RAFAEL ST	Estudillo Estates	$445,000		2	1
2869 DARIUS WAY	Bay-O-Vista	$845,000		5	3

Homes for Sale in San Leandro's North Side October 10th, 2009

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:28:52 -0500

Michael Greenslade DRE 01824328 (510) 334-7800


AVAILABLE HOMES IN THIS AREA

Address	Area:	Listing Price:	Bedrooms:	Baths:
10 MARLOW DRIVE	Sheffield Village	$362,900.00		3	2
1941 JOAN DR	Hillcrest Knolls	$269,900.00		3	2
27 DUTTON AVE	Downtown	$300,000.00		3	1
115 STOAKES AVENUE	Farrelly Pond	$319,900.00		5	4
769 SAINT MARYS AVE	Estates	$359,000.00		3	2
243 CHERRYWOOD AVE	Best Manor	$368,000.00		3	1
794 Dowling Blvd	The Broadmoor	$370,000.00		4	2
1803 BANCROFT AVE	Downtown	$375,000.00		3	1
1577 GLEN DR	Estates	$395,000.00		2	1
809 DUTTON AVE	Estates	$395,000.00		3	1
1300 GRAFF AVE	Bay-O-Vista	$425,000.00		2	2
1380 SAN RAFAEL ST	Estates	$455,000.00		2	1
875 Begier Avenue	Estates	$489,000.00		3	1
521 Begier Ave	Estates	$490,000.00		3	2
1711 VIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$507,900.00		4	3
1013 Greenbrier Court	Estates	$539,000.00		3	2
727 BANCROFT AVE	Estates	$570,000.00		3	2
1209 VIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$575,000.00		4	3
833 RODNEY DR.	Estates	$579,900.00		3	1
1837 Astor Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$579,976.00		3	2
1616 GRAFF CT	Bay-O-Vista	$588,900.00		4	2
876 Emerald Avenue	Assumption Parrish	$599,000.00		2	2
707 PERALTA AVE	Best Manor	$599,950.00		3	1
948 OAKES BLVD	Estates	$635,000.00		3	1
1234 View Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$645,950.00		5	3
1400 Morgan Ave.	Estates	$648,000.00		5	4
1435 Montrose Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$729,000.00		3	2
1615 DANIELS DR	Bay-O-Vista	$799,000.00		3	3
2567 Humboldt Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$799,000.00		4	3
2869 DARIUS WAY	SANLEANDRO	$875,000.00		5	3
2819 MARINEVIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$899,000.00		4	2
1304 Estudillo Avenue	LeBrun	$995,000.00		4	2
1971 HOWE DR	Hillcrest Knolls	$310,900.00		2	1
118 SUNNYSIDE DRIVE	The Broadmoor	$325,000.00		3	1
538 FORTUNA AVE	The Broadmoor	$400,000.00		2	1
1975 BENEDICT DR	Bay-O-Vista	$427,680.00		3	2
1360 SANDELIN AVE.	Bay-O-Vista	$639,000.00		4	3
133 Dorchester Avenue	Farrelly Pond	$199,000.00		4	1
382 Dutton Ave	The Broadmoor	$380,000.00		4	2
584 FORTUNA AVE	The Broadmoor	$399,000.00		3	1
546 FORTUNA AVE	The Broadmoor	$399,000.00		3	1
655 PERSHING DR	Farrelly Pond	$463,000.00		3	2
1530 Benedict Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$649,000.00		4	2
1432 View	Bay-O-Vista	$699,000.00		4	3

Fireplaces and other fun stuff from the Fernwood Storybook Home Tour

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:14:23 -0500

Thanks to the Oakland Heritage Alliance, I had a great time on Sunday October 4th. This was the day that the Oakland Heritage Alliance and the Fernwood Club opened up the doors to nine homes in the historic Fernwood neighborhood in Oakland's Montclair District.

Being the architectural geek that I am I was noticing the houses that could be the work of William Raymond Yelland, who happens to be my favorite architect. I noticed four houses that could be his handiwork. Each of the homes was a different style architecturally but fit very well within his body of works.

The first house on the tour was a mission revival Spanish styled home. It had brick arched chimney toppers and a shed roof over the garage. The interior space had some of Yelland's signature hyperbolic arches between rooms and just for effect, like on the staircase landing.

The second house was a New England style home complete with the white clapboard siding. The guidebook mentions that the original owners found the plans in a magazine article entitled "a little cottage out west". The guide book assumed that the round oval window was something that was done by the architect that adapted the plans. (to be added when I look it up again). Having studied Mr Yelland for all these years I was familiar with his farmhouses in Clarksburg and Diablo that have the same style complete with breezeway connecting to the garage. In the guide book it mentions the Normandy touches to the garage, well that makes too much sense for Yelland. The fireplace from the inside is a clinkerbrick masterpiece including two candle niches, one on each side. I am also familiar with Yelland's Endwell New York United Methodist Churchwhich has those same oval windows. So many people are nay sayers and only know the Normandy Village style of Yelland, He did all sorts of properties, including this New England style.

The New England Style home in the Fernwood neighborhood

The third home was the stop over for snacks and beverages on the tour. I did not take any photographs of this home. I had a wonderful conversation with the owners. This home reminds me of the large Judge Bruner tudor in San Leandro, where my friend Liz used to live in during my High School days. The Bruner house is rumored to be a Yelland, waiting for my friend's confirmation. Anyway, in my conversations with the owners, I was invited in. I saw all the features of the designs I have become so accustomed to seeing. The living room was an almost duplicate of the 802 Cherry house in Hayward. If you recall that house was the mirror image of my parent's "Derry Residence". The main difference is the Derry Home has a barrel vault textured ceiling and the 802 Cherry house has the large beamed ceiling, just almost identical to this house here in Montclair's Fernwood.

The fourth home was just incredible, I don't know where to begin. Let's start at the garage at the street, this little building is so very storybook and so very Yelland. It reminds me of the old buildings that were up in the Kensington Neighborhood center (Burned and Razed). It has a little bricked in niche off the left hand side of the building in a little garden wall jutting out into the garden.

The garage of the storybook home. That brick niche is so very cool.

Then you go down some steps and then over a little bridge over Temescal Creek to the main house itself. The home is a large Tudor with all the artificial aging elements that makes a storybook home.

the wonderfull storybook style home in the Fernwood neighborhood

The interior of the house really gets me excited. The interior is very similar to the Hildreth Residence done in Piedmont Pines. All the classic Yelland interior features are there. This time the Rosetta Stone for me. A cast concrete fire place! Homes in my San Leandro "The Broadmoor" neighborhood also have cast concrete fireplaces like this. I realize that many builders ordered these out of catalogs. Here we have an example of what could possibly be Yelland choosing these for his designs.

The cast concrete fireplace in the Fernwood neigborhood

The below picture is my fireplace from my home (excuse the messy mantle). As you can see these fireplaces are cousins and possibly from the same company. Mine is slightly smaller and does not have a shield in the center.

The cast concrete fireplace at my home

oh what fun I had.

One of these days, I will get my San Leandro neighborhood it's Yelland Credentials it deserves. The Broadmoor and Estudillo Estates is a virtual cornucopia of Yelland designs.

Homes for Sale in San Leandro's North Side September 19th

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:18:44 -0500

Michael Greenslade DRE 01824328 (510) 334-7800


Homes For Sale In This Area

Address:	Area:	Asking Price:	Bedrooms:	Baths:
10 MARLOW DRIVE	Sheffield Village	$380,000.00	3	2
345 Garcia Ave	Farrelly Pond	$230,000.00	3	1
380 BANCROFT AVE	The Broadmoor	$285,000.00	2	1
133 Dorchester Drive	Farrelly Pond	$299,000.00	4	1
27 DUTTON AVE	Downtown	$300,000.00	3	1
575 Maud Avenue	Estudillo Tract	$326,700.00	3	2
794 Dowling Blvd	The Broadmoor	$370,000.00	4	2
809 DUTTON AVE	Estudillo Estates	$395,000.00	3	1
584 FORTUNA AVE	The Broadmoor	$430,000.00	3	1
1380 SAN RAFAEL ST	Estudillo Estates	$455,000.00	2	1
382 Dutton Ave	The Broadmoor	$479,950.00	4	2
875 BEGIER AVE	Estudillo Estates	$489,000.00	3	1
521 Begier Ave	Estudillo Estates	$490,000.00	3	2
246 ARROYO AVE	Downtown	$515,000.00	3	1
1884 ASTOR DR	Bay-O-Vista	$528,000.00	3	2
1013 Greenbrier Court	Estudillo Estates	$539,000.00	3	2
727 BANCROFT AVE	Estudillo Estates	$570,000.00	3	2
833 RODNEY DR.	Estudillo Estates	$579,900.00	3	1
814 BRIDGE RD	Estudillo Estates	$595,500.00	3	2
876 EMERALD AVE	Assumption Parish	$599,000.00	2	2
707 PERALTA AVE	Best Manor	$599,950.00	3	1
838 Collier Drive	Estudillo Estates	$615,000.00	4	2
1616 GRAFF CT	Bay-O-Vista	$627,900.00	4	2
1400 Morgan Ave.	Estudillo Estates	$648,000.00	5	4
1234 View Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$699,950.00	5	3
1435 Montrose Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$755,000.00	3	2
1530 Benedict Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$790,000.00	4	2
1615 DANIELS DR	LeBrun	$799,000.00	3	3
2567 HUMBOLT DR	Bay-O-Vista	$799,000.00	4	3
1304 Estudillo Avenue	LeBrun	$995,000.00	4	2
959 EVERGREEN AVE	Assumption Parish	$399,000.00	3	2
1155 DUTTON AVE	Estudillo Estates	$345,000.00	2	1
769 ELSIE AVE	Estudillo Tract	$349,000.00	2	1
1300 GRAFF AVE	Bay-O-Vista	$425,000.00	2	2
2869 DARIUS WAY	Bay-O-Vista	$909,900.00	5	3
115 STOAKES AVENUE	Farrelly Pond	$319,900.00	5	4
1209 VIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$575,000.00	4	3
1837 Astor Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$579,976.00	3	2
948 OAKES BLVD	Estudillo Estates	$635,000.00	3	1

More puzzle houses found on San Leandro's Superior (updated)

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:15:11 -0500

Having seen the three homes on San Leandro's Superior Avenue that create the elevation for the home on Hayward's Prospect Avenue home.

illustration #1

537, 527 and 521 as they are on San Leandro's Superior Avenue

illustration #2

As photographed the same three houses as diagrammed above

illustration #3

537, 527 and 521 as they would be combined together.

illustration #4

The above combination is then mirror imaged and then you get "The house on Prospect" in Hayward. illustration #5

As photographed, the house diagrammed in illustration #4

Recently,

I've noticed that two homes on Superior Avenue when joined together also create a common variation to the storybook style architecture theme. The home in this puzzle features a shed dormer style roof over the window of the second house. Most commonly a front facing gable replaces that shed roof.

illustration #6

573 and 565 Superior as they are located in San Leandro

illustration #7

illustration #8

The puzzle house combined here would result in the following look

Homes like this are common to El Cerrito, San Pablo, Kensington, Berkeley and Clarksburg California. Another example of this style is the Oakland Public Library in the Montclair District (shown below).

illustration #9 The Montclair Library

This type of house always has a catslide roof off to one side and a wing coming off of that. On the wing coming off the catslide their is usually a dormer facing the same direction as the main catslide gable.

Another Puzzle home.

Another home located in San Leandro's unincorporated Ashland Distrcit located on 170th is a combination of 537 (Mayor/builder Earl Derry's House) and a home on the 700 block of Bridge Road (Tom Derry's House). Google map both Bridge Road and 170th Avenue.

illustration #10

Above is the Tom Derry House.

When it's combined with the familiar image of the catslide version representing Earl Derry's House you get the house below located on 170th.

illustration #11

The puzzle house located on 170th in San Leandro's unicorporated Ashland District.

Homes for Sale in San Leandro's North Side August 23rd

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:08:41 -0500

Michael Greenslade DRE 01824328 (510) 334-7800


Available Local Homes For Sale

Address:	Neighborhood:	Listing Price	Bedrooms	Baths
10 MARLOW DRIVE	Sheffield Village	$399,900.00	3	2
380 BANCROFT AVE	The Broadmoor	$285,000.00	2	1
27 DUTTON AVE	Downtown	$300,000.00	3	1
115 STOAKES AVENUE	Farrelly Pond	$339,900.00	5	4
794 Dowling Blvd	The Broadmoor	$370,000.00	4	2
611 OAKES BLVD	Estudillo Estates	$375,000.00	3	1
831 EMERALD AVE	Assumption Parrish	$379,000.00	3	1
809 DUTTON AVE	Estudillo Estates	$395,000.00	3	1
694 JOAQUIN AVE	Estudillo Estates	$430,000.00	3	1
382 Dutton Ave	The Broadmoor	$479,950.00	4	2
875 BEGIER AVE	Estudillo Estates	$489,000.00	3	1
521 Begier Ave	Estudillo Estates	$490,000.00	3	2
246 ARROYO AVE	Best Manor	$515,000.00	3	1
1884 ASTOR DR	Bay-O-Vista	$528,000.00	3	2
727 BANCROFT AVE	Estudillo Estates	$570,000.00	3	2
1760 VIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$570,000.00	3	2
1301 E JUANA AVE	Bay-O-Vista	$574,976.00	2	1
833 RODNEY DR.	Estudillo Estates	$579,900.00	3	1
777 RODNEY DR	Estudillo Estates	$585,000.00	3	2
814 BRIDGE RD	Estudillo Estates	$595,500.00	3	2
707 PERALTA AVE	Best Manor	$599,950.00	3	1
1837 Astor Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$599,976.00	3	2
876 EMERALD AVE	Assumption Parrish	$624,900.00	2	2
1209 VIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$630,000.00	4	3
948 OAKES BLVD	Estudillo Estates	$649,900.00	3	1
1418 MONTROSE DR	Bay-O-Vista	$674,976.00	4	3
1435 Montrose Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$799,950.00	3	2
2567 HUMBOLT DR	Bay-O-Vista	$819,000.00	4	3
1530 Benedict Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$824,900.00	4	2
1615 DANIELS DR	LeBrun	$839,000.00	3	3
2869 DARIUS WAY	Bay-O-Vista	$959,900.00	5	3
1304 Estudillo Avenue	LeBrun	$995,000.00	4	2
2819 MARINEVIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$1,088,000.00	4	3
1616 GRAFF CT	Bay-O-Vista	$640,900.00	4	2
1234 View Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$699,950.00	5	3

Thanks to Bing.com I found another Yelland home

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:14:38 -0500

I tried out the new Microsoft Bing.com search engine and searched for my favorite research topic and found this link.

http://www.morethanacarpenter.com/case_studies_addition_04.html

It shows a Yelland designed 1926 storybook style home. Very nice! It just reinforces my feelings about the masterwork of Yelland in this style.

Take a look.

Homes for Sale in San Leandro's North Side August 14th

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:18:11 -0500

Michael Greenslade DRE 01824328 (510) 334-7800


Available Homes In This Area

Address:	Area:	Listing Price	Bedrooms	Baths
10 MARLOW DRIVE	Sheffield Village	$399,900.00	3	2
380 BANCROFT AVE	The Broadmoor	$285,000.00	2	1
27 DUTTON AVE	Downtown	$300,000.00	3	1
794 Dowling Blvd	The Broadmoor	$370,000.00	4	2
809 DUTTON AVE	Estudillo Estates	$395,000.00	3	1
506 McKinley Court	Bancroft	$407,000.00	2	2
1365 SAN JOSE ST	Estudillo Estates	$425,000.00	3	1
694 JOAQUIN AVE	Estudillo Tract	$430,000.00	3	1
382 Dutton Ave	The Broadmoor	$479,950.00	4	2
875 BEGIER AVE	Estudillo Estates	$489,000.00	3	1
521 Begier Ave	Estudillo Estates	$490,000.00	3	2
88 SUNNYSIDE DR	The Broadmoor	$499,000.00	3	2
246 ARROYO AVE	Best Manor	$515,000.00	3	1
1884 ASTOR DR	Bay-O-Vista	$528,000.00	3	2
1760 VIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$570,000.00	3	2
727 BANCROFT AVE	Estudillo Estates	$570,000.00	3	2
833 RODNEY DR.	Estudillo Estates	$579,900.00	3	1
777 RODNEY DR	Estudillo Estates	$585,000.00	3	2
814 BRIDGE RD	Estudillo Estates	$595,500.00	3	2
707 PERALTA AVE	Best Manor	$599,950.00	3	1
1837 Astor Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$599,976.00	3	2
1209 VIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$630,000.00	4	3
1418 MONTROSE DR	Bay-O-Vista	$674,976.00	4	3
1234 View Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$725,000.00	5	3
1435 Montrose Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$799,950.00	3	2
1530 Benedict Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$824,900.00	4	2
1615 DANIELS DR	Bay-O-Vista	$839,000.00	3	3
2567 HUMBOLDT DR	Bay-O-Vista	$839,000.00	4	3
2869 DARIUS WAY	Bay-O-Vista	$959,900.00	5	3
1304 Estudillo Avenue	LeBrun	$995,000.00	4	2
2819 MARINEVIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$1,088,000.00	4	3
115 STOAKES AVENUE	Farrelly Pond	$364,900.00	5	4
611 OAKES BLVD	Estudillo Estates	$375,000.00	3	1
1301 E JUANA AVE	Estudillo Tract	$574,976.00	2	1
876 EMERALD AVE	Assumption Parrish	$624,900.00	2	2

Anatomy of a roof: Has anyone ever heard of painted roofing shingles?

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:34:05 -0500

My mother is having her roof redone.

This is the same house that my Grandmother purchased from the builder developer / mayor of San Leandro Earl Derry. It was Earl Derry's very own home until 1946 when Grandma purchased it.

My father grew up in this house. I grew up in this house.

I did the same thing to my house a few years ago. You can see it in the picture above. Mom's house is the one with the old roof being peeled away. My house is the brown house with the brown singles two houses to the right.

In my restoration of the house I made a mistake on the roof color. When looking up from within the attic, I would assume that the orignal roofing layer was cedar or redwood shingles. When the layers of my old roof came off I noticed I had it all completely wrong. The roof color was a hunter green painted shingle.

So It got me to wondering were the other homes in Derry, Weaver & Derry's Cherry City Tract in San Leandro also hiding painted colored shingles.

Back to my mom's house pictured above, I remember when I was a kid, seeing the red asphalt shingles that my grandmother must have had installed. My parents added the oversized brown/tan shingles in the 1970s.

Well with modern codes, and this being the fourth roof, the old existing three layers had to come off, there they were.....RED painted shingles. It would make perfect sense to have that red roof. The red brick walkway and front entry porch. The red bricks around the large front window. Even red bricks on the banding of the driveway as seen in the picture below. I remember there being red fabric awnings on the side breakfast nook windows too, A red roof makes perfect sense.

The picture above shows the history of the roof. From the right to the left, The original wood shingles painted red. In the middle are the "coral red" shingles that my grandmother must have put on in the 1950s. To the far left are the oversized brown tan shingles that my parents added in the 1970s.

So my question is, have any of you ever come across anything like this before? Is painted shingles really a rare thing?

The new roof, A 40 year landmark architectural series "resawn shake" brown/tan mix asphalt.

Homes for Sale in San Leandro's North Side July 11th

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:10:40 -0500

Michael Greenslade DRE 01824328 (510) 334-7800


Homes For Sale in this Area

Address:	Area:	Listing Price:	Bedrooms:	Baths:
11739 CRANFORD WAY	Sheffield Village	$729,000.00	3	2
27 DUTTON AVE	East 14th	$300,000.00	3	1	( S )
184 LEXINGTON AVE	Farrelly Pond	$301,000.00	2	1
1971 HOWE DR	Hillcrest Knolls	$339,900.00	2	1	( REO )
115 STOAKES AVENUE	Farrelly Pond	$364,900.00	5	4	( REO )
987 DOWLING BLVD	The Broadmoor	$389,000.00	4	2
809 DUTTON AVE	Estudillo Estates	$395,000.00	3	1
566 BEGIER AVE	Estudillo Estates	$399,000.00	3	1	( S )
858 KENYON AVENUE	Assumption Parrish	$399,900.00	3	2	( REO )
855 MAUD AVE	Assumption Parrish	$399,900.00	3	1	( REO )
653 MACARTHUR BLVD	The Broadmoor	$419,000.00	3	3
694 JOAQUIN AVE	Estudillo Tract	$430,000.00	3	1
1884 ASTOR DR	Bay-O-Vista	$499,888.00	3	2	( S)
1229 SANDELIN AVE	Bay-O-Vista	$499,976.00	3	2
246 ARROYO AVE	East 14th	$515,000.00	3	1
450 OAKES BLVD	East 14th	$525,000.00	4	1
521 Begier Ave	Estudillo Estates	$529,000.00	3	2
833 RODNEY DR.	Estudillo Estates	$579,900.00	3	1
814 BRIDGE RD	Estudillo Estates	$595,500.00	3	2
88 SUNNYSIDE DR	The Broadmoor	$599,000.00	3	2
917 BRIDGE RD	Estudillo Estates	$599,950.00	4	2
707 PERALTA AVE	Best Manor	$599,950.00	3	1
1837 Astor Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$599,976.00	3	2
1387 GLEN DR	Estudillo Estates	$649,900.00	3	2
1418 MONTROSE DR	Bay-O-Vista	$674,976.00	4	3
2226 Lakeview Dr.	Bay-O-Vista	$679,000.00	3	2
1234 View Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$749,950.00	5	3
1432 VIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$799,888.00	4	3
1435 Montrose Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$799,950.00	3	2
1615 DANIELS DR	LeBrun	$895,000.00	3	3
2869 DARIUS WAY	Bay-O-Vista	$994,900.00	5	3	( REO )
2819 MARINEVIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$1,190,000.00	4	3
1395 Vista Grand Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$1,275,000.00	5	3
670 SYBIL AVE	Assumption Parrish	$489,976.00	2	1
830 LINWOOD WAY	Assumption Parrish	$525,000.00	4	2
794 Dowling Blvd	The Broadmoor	$370,000.00	4	2	( S )
875 BEGIER AVE	Estudillo Estates	$489,000.00	3	1

Lots and Land: New Listing in Oakland's Montclair District Sheppard Canyon

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:36:29 -0500

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to tell you about my new co-listing with Jason Dwyer. We have an 8490 sf lot located on the 6300 block of Westover.

The property sits in an established neighborhood above Sheppard Canyon parkland. The property is at the intersection of Shelterwood Drive and Westover Drive. Utilities are already in the area.

The property features an upslope lot. The current owner has plans for a beautiful home for that property.

If you know an architect who wants to build a masterpiece house this would be a lot build that home on.

Asking price is $123,000.00

EAST BAY REGIONAL DATA (EBRDI) # 40417743

If you would like more information please give me a call at 510 334-7800

Homes For Sale in San Leandro's North Area 4th of July Weekend

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:21:32 -0500

Homes For Sale in this Area

Address:	Area:	Listing Price:	Bedrooms:	Baths:
27 DUTTON AVE	Downtown	$300,000.00	3	1
115 STOAKES AVENUE	Farrelly Pond	$364,900.00	5	4
987 DOWLING BLVD	The Broadmoor	$389,000.00	4	2
809 DUTTON AVE	Estudillo Estates	$395,000.00	3	1
566 BEGIER AVE	Estudillo Estates	$399,000.00	3	1
855 MAUD AVE	Estudillo Tract	$399,900.00	3	1
858 KENYON AVENUE	Assumption Parrish	$399,900.00	3	2
794 Dowling Blvd	The Broadmoor	$410,000.00	4	2
653 MACARTHUR BLVD	The Broadmoor	$419,000.00	3	3
875 BEGIER AVE	Estudillo Estates	$499,000.00	3	1
1884 ASTOR DR	Bay-O-Vista	$499,888.00	3	2
1229 SANDELIN AVE	Bay-O-Vista	$499,976.00	3	2
246 ARROYO AVE	Best Manor	$515,000.00	3	1
521 Begier Ave	Estudillo Estates	$529,000.00	3	2
666 SUPERIOR AVE	Estudillo Estates	$565,000.00	2	1
609 WOODLAND AVE	Estudillo Estates	$569,500.00	3	2
833 RODNEY DR.	Estudillo Estates	$579,900.00	3	1
814 BRIDGE RD	Estudillo Estates	$595,500.00	3	2
88 SUNNYSIDE DR	The Broadmoor	$599,000.00	3	2
707 PERALTA AVE	Best Manor	$599,950.00	3	1
1837 Astor Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$599,976.00	3	2
1387 GLEN DR	Estudillo Estates	$649,900.00	3	2
1418 MONTROSE DR	Bay-O-Vista	$674,976.00	4	3
1234 View Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$749,950.00	5	3
1432 VIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$799,888.00	4	3
1435 Montrose Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$799,950.00	3	2
1615 DANIELS DR	LeBrun	$895,000.00	3	3
2869 DARIUS WAY	Bay-O-Vista	$994,900.00	5	3
2819 MARINEVIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$1,190,000.00	4	3
1395 Vista Grand Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$1,275,000.00	5	3
1971 HOWE DR	Hillcrest Knolls	$339,900.00	2	1
351 GARCIA AVE	Farrelly Pond	$239,900.00	2	1
694 JOAQUIN AVE	Estudillo Tract	$430,000.00	3	1
642 BEGIER AVE	Estudillo Estates	$450,000.00	3	2
450 OAKES BLVD	Estudillo Estates	$525,000.00	4	1
917 BRIDGE RD	Estudillo Estates	$599,950.00	4	2


Michael Greenslade
Prudential California Realty
R01824328
510 334-7800

Guide to local homes for sale in the North Area.

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:58:30 -0500

Available Local Homes For Sale.

Address:	Area:	Listing Price:	Bedrooms:	Baths:
115 STOAKES AVENUE	Farrelly Pond	$364,900	5	4
653 MACARTHUR BLVD	The Broadmoor	$419,000	3	3
1418 MONTROSE DR	Bay-O-Vista	$674,976	4	3
990 LEE AVE	Estudillo Estates	$689,950	4	3
1234 View Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$749,950	5	3
1432 VIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$799,888	4	3
1615 DANIELS DR	LeBrun	$895,000	3	3
2869 DARIUS WAY	Bay-O-Vista	$994,900	5	3
2819 MARINEVIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$1,190,000	4	3
960 ARBOR DR	Estudillo Estates	$1,195,000	5	3
1395 Vista Grand Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$1,275,000	5	3
794 Dowling Blvd	The Broadmoor	$410,000	4	2
1884 ASTOR DR	Estudillo Estates	$499,888	3	2
1229 SANDELIN AVE	Bay-O-Vista	$499,976	3	2
521 Begier Ave	Estudillo Estates	$529,000	3	2
814 BRIDGE RD	Estudillo Estates	$595,500	3	2
88 SUNNYSIDE DR	Farrelly Pond	$599,000	3	2
1837 Astor Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$599,976	3	2
1387 GLEN DR	Estudillo Estates	$649,900	3	2
1435 Montrose Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$799,950	3	2
917 BRIDGE RD	Estudillo Estates	$624,950	4	2
987 DOWLING BLVD	The Broadmoor	$389,000	4	2
858 KENYON AVENUE	Assumption Parrish	$399,900	3	2
609 WOODLAND AVE	Estudillo Estates	$569,500	3	2
921 GLEN DR	Estudillo Estates	$659,000	3	2
11780 CRANFORD WAY	Sheffield Village	$579,000	2	1
27 DUTTON AVE	The Broadmoor	$300,000	3	1
184 LEXINGTON AVE	Farrelly Pond	$301,000	2	1
566 BEGIER AVE	Estudillo Estates	$399,000	3	1
855 MAUD AVE	Estudillo Tract	$399,900	3	1
875 BEGIER AVE	Estudillo Estates	$499,000	3	1
246 ARROYO AVE	Best Manor	$515,000	3	1
666 SUPERIOR AVE	Estudillo Estates	$565,000	2	1
833 RODNEY DR.	Estudillo Estates	$579,900	3	1
707 PERALTA AVE	Best Manor	$599,950	3	1
488 KENILWORTH AVE.	The Broadmoor	$399,000	2	1
809 DUTTON AVE	Estudillo Estates	$395,000	3	1

If you see a home that you would like further information on or would like to schedule a showing of, please give me a call.

The North Area of San Leandro is a great place to live.

Guide to Local Homes for Sale in San Leandro's North Side

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:17:16 -0500


Available Local Homes For Sale

Address:	Area:	Listing Price:	Bedrooms:	Baths:
11780 CRANFORD WAY	Sheffield Village	$579,000.00	2	1
372 BELLEVIEW DR	Farrelly Pond	$215,000.00	2	1
351 GARCIA AVE	Farrelly Pond	$239,000.00	2	1
1340 LAKE CHABOT RD	Bay-O-Vista	$255,000.00	2	1
27 DUTTON AVE	The Broadmoor	$300,000.00	3	1
1971 HOWE DR	Hillcrest Knolls	$339,900.00	2	1
133 DORCHESTER AVE	Farrelly Pond	$365,000.00	4	1
115 STOAKES AVENUE	Farrelly Pond	$389,900.00	5	4
566 BEGIER AVE	Estudillo Estates	$399,000.00	3	1
794 Dowling Blvd	The Broadmoor	$410,000.00	4	2
1957 Benedict Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$429,000.00	3	2
653 MACARTHUR BLVD	The Broadmoor	$449,000.00	3	3
110 Rantoul Circle	Bay-O-Vista	$450,000.00	3	2
589 BIXCO ST	Cherrywood	$481,000.00	5	3
875 BEGIER AVE	Estudillo Estates	$499,000.00	3	1
809 DUTTON AVE	Estudillo Estates	$499,000.00	3	1
1884 ASTOR DR	Bay-O-Vista	$499,888.00	3	2
1229 SANDELIN AVE	Bay-O-Vista	$499,976.00	3	2
246 ARROYO AVE	Best Manor	$515,000.00	3	1
521 Begier Ave	Estudillo Estates	$529,000.00	3	2
666 SUPERIOR AVE	Estudillo Estates	$565,000.00	2	1
565 SUPERIOR AVE	The Broadmoor	$569,000.00	3	1
566 BLOSSOM WAY	SANLEANDRO	$569,000.00	3	2
609 WOODLAND AVE	SANLEANDRO	$589,500.00	3	2
814 BRIDGE RD	Estudillo Estates	$595,500.00	3	2
720 LEE AVE	Estudillo Estates	$599,000.00	3	2
88 SUNNYSIDE DR	The Broadmoor	$599,000.00	3	2
707 PERALTA AVE	Best Manor	$599,950.00	3	1
1837 Astor Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$599,976.00	3	2
833 BANCROFT AVE	Estudillo Estates	$620,000.00	3	2
917 BRIDGE RD	Estudillo Estates	$624,950.00	4	2
921 GLEN DR	Estudillo Estates	$669,000.00	3	2
1418 MONTROSE DR	Bay-O-Vista	$674,976.00	4	3
1435 Montrose Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$799,950.00	3	2
1432 VIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$839,000.00	4	3
1615 DANIELS DR	LeBrun	$895,000.00	3	3
2819 MARINEVIEW DR	Bay-O-Vista	$1,190,000.00	4	3
960 ARBOR DR	Estudillo Estates	$1,195,000.00	5	3
1395 Vista Grand Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$1,275,000.00	5	3
406 Dolores Avenue	Estudillo Tract	$311,850.00	4	2
833 RODNEY DR.	Estudillo Estates	$579,900.00	3	1
1234 View Drive	Bay-O-Vista	$749,950.00	5	3

If You see any thing that you would like to take a further look at, please give me a call and I would be more than happy to assist you. Michael Greenslade 510 334-7800

Hugh Ferris: An American architect who helped to create the modern metropolis

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:58:55 -0500

I was on a road trip with my father in California's Gold Country when we stopped in at this old book store. My dad had special ordered a "Motor Boys" book, a favorite from his childhood. He wanted to create entire sets for each of his three sons. Since his passing last year, I cherish his ambition to share this with us.

But, I digress from the original intent of today's blog. It was in that book store that I found a copy of Hugh Ferriss: Metropolis of Tomorrow

What a great book this is for any fan of architecture. Hugh Ferris never actually designed a single building but was a "delineator" or someone who does renderings.

Some if my favorite renderings were a suspension bridge that was all apartments towering over the river. Another was a roof top garden with classical Roman or Greek columns and pediments (Much like the modern day towers on Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas)

I highly recommend, if you don't already know about Hugh Ferriss, take a look at the links provided. You just may become a fan of this architect.

Many architects have credited Hugh Ferriss as being an inspiration for their work.

Below is a link to Amazon.com where you can purchase your own copy of this book. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw_1_6?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=hugh+ferriss&sprefix=hugh+F

Here is a link the Wikipedia page on Hugh Ferriss. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Ferriss

North Side San Leandro Ranch style homes, could be by Irwin Johnson

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Fri, 29 May 2009 11:14:02 -0500

In my research into my San Leandro developer/mayor Earl Derry ( Derry, Weaver & Derry / Derry Bros.) I have discovered that in several tracts they constructed that they have used architect Irwin Johnson. It appears that Johnson was the architect who did most of their ranch house designs.

I think that the relationship between Derry and Johnson began with the "Broadmoor Park" tract. This tract was started off in the late 1920s by developer EB Fields and sold off to the Derrys for completion.

As you may know Irwin Johnson and EB Fields collaborated hugely on Sheffield village. I have found evidence of Johnson and Derry in the "Lealand Heights", "New Broadmoor" and "Broadmoor Park" all by Derry, Weaver & Derry or Derry Brothers.

Lealand Heights: Parker, Sandelin, Norene, Rantoul, Graff, East Juana
New Broadmoor: Superior Avenue (new), Dutton, Glen, Oakes and Begier.
Broadmoor Park: Lee, Arbor, Glen, Oakes, Begier, Pala and Haas.

The Broadmoor Constructed in... Class of 1942

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:42:49 -0500

Dec 7, 1941 and the outbreak of World War II surely had an impact on development on The Broadmoor. Below is the listing of homes built in The Broadmoor for the year of 1942.

With home owners and construction works going off to war, work on the area homes came to an almost standstill.

One street was the exception to this rule and that would be Georgia Way off of East 14th Street.

Street Number

101 GEORGIA WAY

89 GEORGIA WAY

149 GEORGIA WAY

137 GEORGIA WAY

161 GEORGIA WAY

658 VICTORIA CT

111 GEORGIA WAY

875 VICTORIA AVE

162 GEORGIA WAY

138 GEORGIA WAY

125 GEORGIA WAY

173 GEORGIA WAY

Open House this Saturday

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:37:02 -0500

Hello blog readers,

This Saturday, May 23rd, I will be hosting an open house in the Lealand Heights area of San Leandro's Bay-o-Vista.

The home is a probate sale priced at $450,000.00. I will be holding it open for Ernest, a Realtor in my Prudential California Realty office.

I asked Ernest if I can hold this open, because I love this neighborhood. I'd really like to sell you one of these Lealand Heights homes.

Lealand Heights was built in the late 1930s and early 1940's by the Derry Bros. Co. Homes by the Derry Brothers will be very well built and with lots of charm and character. This home that I will be holding open as described by Ernest in the MLS

"Large, spacious older home with lots of original charm. Terrific bay views. Two fireplaces. Two bedrooms upstairs, one downstairs. Needs upgrades, and cosmetic work. It's a nice house in a nice area"

Stop on by and say hello

The Broadmoor Constructed in......Class of 1939

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:18:05 -0500

1939, a year that stands out in the 1930s. One of the best years ever for Hollywood Glamour and the Art Deco lifestyle.

Such movies as Gone with the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, Destry Rides Again, The Young Mr. Lincoln and Dark Victory.

Homes built in this era would reflect a 1939 Hollywood Glam Art-Deco feel to them. If this is the type of home you are looking for these streets would be the places to look.

The Lebon tract, which includes Diehl and Fortuna Avenue appear to have been the hot spots within The Broadmoor during this period. The Lebon tract was built by the Diehl Family as developers.

Across Dutton Avenue the New Broadmoor tract was begining with the Derry Bros., building the upper portions of Glen, Oakes and Begier as well as the newer section of Superior Avenue. This area is part of Estudillo Estates although the tract name is actually "New Broadmoor".

I'll have to do this series for Estudillo Estates next. I do have to admit I am having fun finding out what was built when and where.

Street Number

794 DOWLING BLVD

779 VICTORIA AVE

700 VICTORIA AVE

664 VICTORIA CT

650 VICTORIA CT

641 BROADMOOR BLVD

637 BROADMOOR BLVD

565 FORTUNA AVE

564 DIEHL AVE

557 FORTUNA AVE

543 FORTUNA AVE

537 FORTUNA AVE

517 DIEHL AVE

509 FORTUNA AVE

505 LEWIS AVE

501 DIEHL AVE

495 FORTUNA AVE

490 WARWICK AVE

485 FORTUNA AVE

477 FORTUNA AVE

474 DIEHL AVE

469 FORTUNA AVE

433 DIEHL AVE

383 WARWICK AVE

343 HOLLISTER CT

325 HOLLISTER CT

317 HOLLISTER CT

308 BROADMOOR BLVD

195 BROADMOOR BLVD

1023 VICTORIA AVE

1013 VICTORIA AVE

The Broadmoor Constructed in...Class of 1926

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:17:42 -0500

Here in my second posting of this series, I wanted to share with you the timeline of what homes were built when.

Here is a list of homes constructed in San Leandro's "The Broadmoor" neighborhood in the year 1926. It looks like Alice and Helen Avenue was the hot construction zone during this year. 119 homes constructed during 1926 in this, our area.

Some contruction on Lewis, Diehl and Mitchell. Superior Avenue is just starting to gear up. West Broadmoor also has quite a bit of activity also.

104 CAMBRIDGE AVE

147 WARWICK AVE

189 EUCLID AVE

205 W BROADMOOR BLVD

215 BROADMOOR BLVD

217 W BROADMOOR BLVD

237 W BROADMOOR BLVD

259 CAMBRIDGE AVE

268 KENILWORTH AVE

271 BROADMOOR BLVD

279 CAMBRIDGE AVE

284 W BROADMOOR BLVD

301 BROADMOOR BLVD

305 HOLLISTER CT

313 BROADMOOR BLVD

314 KENILWORTH AVE

316 BROADMOOR BLVD

330 BROADMOOR BLVD

330 KENILWORTH AVE

338 HERMA CT

340 BREED AVE

344 BROADMOOR BLVD

345 BROADMOOR BLVD

351 KENILWORTH AVE

406 BREED AVE

411 SUPERIOR AVE

412 E MERLE CT

415 W MERLE CT

417 LEWIS AVE

420 MITCHELL AVE

423 SUPERIOR AVE

424 MITCHELL AVE

428 MITCHELL AVE

429 SUPERIOR AVE

431 LEWIS AVE

434 SUPERIOR AVE

436 W MERLE CT

438 E MERLE CT

439 SUPERIOR AVE

442 SUPERIOR AVE

449 SUPERIOR AVE

450 SUPERIOR AVE

451 MITCHELL AVE

455 SUPERIOR AVE

458 DIEHL AVE

458 SUPERIOR AVE

460 BREED AVE

463 SUPERIOR AVE

465 BEVERLY AVE

466 SUPERIOR AVE

474 SUPERIOR AVE

476 BREED AVE

482 WARWICK AVE

492 DOWLING BLVD

494 LEWIS AVE

512 KENILWORTH AVE

512 MITCHELL AVE

518 KENILWORTH AVE

520 LEWIS AVE

522 MITCHELL AVE

528 MITCHELL AVE

529 WARWICK AVE

532 SUPERIOR AVE

534 MITCHELL AVE

538 WARWICK AVE

539 LEWIS AVE

549 LEWIS AVE

555 LEWIS AVE

558 SUPERIOR AVE

564 MITCHELL AVE

568 E MERLE CT

570 MITCHELL AVE

599 EUCLID CT

698 BROADMOOR BLVD

735 DOWLING BLVD

791 VICTORIA AVE

80 CAMBRIDGE AVE

828 ALICE AVE

838 DOWLING BLVD

850 BROADMOOR BLVD

858 ALICE AVE

902 ALICE AVE

908 BROADMOOR BLVD

917 ALICE AVE

918 ALICE AVE

918 HELEN AVE

923 ALICE AVE

924 ALICE AVE

924 HELEN AVE

927 ALICE AVE

928 ALICE AVE

928 HELEN AVE

933 ALICE AVE

933 HELEN AVE

934 ALICE AVE

934 HELEN AVE

937 ALICE AVE

937 HELEN AVE

938 ALICE AVE

938 HELEN AVE

943 ALICE AVE

943 HELEN AVE

944 ALICE AVE

947 ALICE AVE

947 HELEN AVE

948 ALICE AVE

948 HELEN AVE

953 ALICE AVE

954 ALICE AVE

957 HELEN AVE

958 ALICE AVE

964 ALICE AVE

968 ALICE AVE

97 BROADMOOR BLVD

974 ALICE AVE

976 HELEN AVE

978 ALICE AVE

984 ALICE AVE

99 BROADMOOR BLVD

The Broadmoor Constructed in... Class of 1927

Michael Greenslade (Prudential California Realty) — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:56:16 -0500

Always the historian, I have been just itching to find out what was built when and where within The Broadmoor. I collected this information from Alameda County Public Records.

Starting with the homes in my area, Derry, Weaver and Derry's "Cherry City Tract". As you can see, 1927 was the year for Superior Avenue being the hub of activity. Streets such as Diehl and Lewis only having a few homes being constructed.

1927 is a great year for storybook style homes right smack in the middle of that design style's lifespan.

It shows you the difference between a tract of homes vs select custom home constrution

520 SUPERIOR AVE

580 SUPERIOR AVE

574 SUPERIOR AVE

544 SUPERIOR AVE

538 SUPERIOR AVE

583 SUPERIOR AVE

527 SUPERIOR AVE

543 SUPERIOR AVE

557 SUPERIOR AVE

537 SUPERIOR AVE

565 SUPERIOR AVE

521 SUPERIOR AVE

551 SUPERIOR AVE

418 SUPERIOR AVE

410 SUPERIOR AVE

482 SUPERIOR AVE

511 DIEHL AVE

495 DIEHL AVE

481 MITCHELL AVE

582 MITCHELL AVE

574 LEWIS AVE

963 HELEN AVE

969 HELEN AVE

964 DOWLING BLVD

914 DOWLING BLVD

970 DOWLING BLVD

938 DOWLING BLVD

930 DOWLING BLVD

981 DOWLING BLVD

983 ALICE AVE

973 ALICE AVE

1059 BROADMOOR BLVD

521 E MERLE CT

443 E MERLE CT

467 E MERLE CT

487 E MERLE CT

554 KENILWORTH AVE

578 KENILWORTH AVE

560 KENILWORTH AVE

566 KENILWORTH AVE

806 DOWLING BLVD

891 DOWLING BLVD

849 ALICE AVE

811 ALICE AVE

845 ALICE AVE

572 BEVERLY AVE

847 ALICE AVE

211 BEVERLY AVE

540 DOWLING BLVD

505 DOWLING BLVD

691 VICTORIA CT

104 BROADMOOR BLVD

196 CAMBRIDGE AVE

119 BROADMOOR BLVD

575 WARWICK AVE

356 W BROADMOOR BLVD

338 W BROADMOOR BLVD

350 W BROADMOOR BLVD

380 W BROADMOOR BLVD

374 W BROADMOOR BLVD

251 W BROADMOOR BLVD

576 MITCHELL AVE

592 LEWIS AVE

977 ALICE AVE

897 VICTORIA AVE

564 BROADMOOR BLVD

502 BEVERLY AVE

258 W BROADMOOR BLVD

526 SUPERIOR AVE

1071 BROADMOOR BLVD

490 SUPERIOR AVE

440 BEVERLY AVE