Neighborhoods
West Berkeley
When the idea of a shopping corridor on 4th Street was proposed, many people laughed at the idea. Today, many years later 4th Street has become a Mecca for shoppers.
The Berkeley Hills
When we take new clients on tours of the Berkeley neighborhoods, many clients are so surprised by the beauty of the Berkeley Hills. “It’s so green!” they exclaim.
Gourmet Ghetto
This neighborhood is one of our most requested neighborhoods because it provides a very European lifestyle. One of the things we appreciate the most about the gourmet ghetto is the opportunity to people watch. Someone once told us that the mantra of the gourmet ghetto should be “Come for the food, stay for the show!”
Northside
Northside is the Northern Border of the University of California at Berkeley campus. Northside’s main street is Euclid Avenue, which has a passel of small shops, mainly serving the needs of hungry students.
Solano Avenue / Thousand Oaks
Solano Avenue is Berkeley’s northernmost commercial shopping corridor. When we think about the Thousand Oaks neighborhood, we think about the remarkable harmony between the houses, the stately oaks, and the serpentine rocks.
Elmwood
When we think of the Elmwood neighborhood, we picture two story brown shingled houses framed by bouquets of wisteria.
Claremont and Claremont Hills
In the years following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, the real estate firm of Mason McDuffie built some impressive neighborhoods, and we think that the Claremont neighborhood is a stunning example of a great planned neighborhood. After a few twist and turns you will come to the newer part of the Claremont Hills—the areas rebuilt after the 1991 Firestorm.
Northbrae and Westbrae
These twin neighborhoods, both nestled below The Alameda, are some of the most affordable neighborhoods in Berkeley.
Panoramic Hill
Panoramic Hill lives up to its name. The views are panoramic. This neighborhood is built high above the University of California’s football stadium and backs up to open space.
Southside / South Campus
The neighborhoods of South Campus are very dense; there are lots of apartment buildings and multi-unit residential units here. The centerpiece of the neighborhood is clearly Telegraph Avenue, a legendary Berkeley Avenue.
