Piedmont, Oakland - Rockridge & Oakland Montclair, CA Real Estate

Once referred to as "The City of Millionaires," Piedmont is a small affluent city located in Alameda County. It has a modest commercial district in the center of town with the nearby Oakland neighborhoods of Montclair, Grand Lake and Rockridge satisfying locals with supreme shopping and dining experiences. Piedmont Community Hall, with its delicately manicured lawns and mini-sized Japanese Tea House, is one of the most popular event venues in Northern California. Once a thriving mulberry orchard, Piedmont consists of established high-quality homes designed within its majestic, yet quiet tree-lined streets. Nestled among the Oakland Hills, its setting provides stunning views of the San Francisco Bay and its small 1.7 square mile compass offers an abundance of parks and outdoor landscapes. A small town with a grand attitude, Piedmont exhibits all of the majestic elegance that is prevalent in California's world-class communities. Bordered by Broadway and Telegraph Avenue, Rockridge is a neighborhood and commercial district in Oakland. Considered one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Oakland, it is host to large early 20th century homes including Craftsman, Victorian, California Mediterranean, and Ultra Modern. A diverse community of artists and professionals, Rockridge is a pedestrian friendly locale, and has its own BART station for easy commuting to nearby areas. The neighborhood's main thoroughfare is College Avenue, which is home to more than 75 cafes, restaurants, and upscale shops, as well as Dreyer's Ice Cream headquarters that delights visitors with the opportunity to taste new flavors and products. Close to the bay, the Oakland Coliseum, and the lush Oakland Hills, Rockridge is the perfect choice to live or visit.