Alameda Homes with City Lights View

Welcome to Alameda County, California—an enchanting blend of vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and thriving communities. Nestled in the heart of the Bay Area, Alameda County is known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and an array of recreational opportunities. From the bustling streets of Oakland to the serene shores of Alameda Island, this county offers something for everyone.

One of the most captivating features of homes in Alameda County is the breathtaking city lights view that many properties boast. Imagine unwinding after a long day, cocktail in hand, as you gaze out over a sparkling tapestry of lights that adorn the skyline. These homes, often perched on gentle hillsides or strategically located in elevated neighborhoods, provide a picturesque backdrop that transforms every evening into a magical experience.

The allure of city lights is not just about aesthetics; it’s about lifestyle. Residents enjoy easy access to a plethora of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, all just a stone's throw away. Whether you’re seeking a cozy bungalow or a contemporary masterpiece, homes with city lights views in Alameda County offer an exceptional blend of comfort and style, perfect for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

Additionally, the county is rich in parks, trails, and waterfronts, providing ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. The combination of urban convenience and natural beauty makes Alameda County a truly desirable place to call home. Explore the charm of this dynamic region and discover the perfect home with a view that will take your breath away!

Newest Alameda Homes with City Lights View

$1,099,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41146439 MLS

More photos coming soon! Modern Comfort, Smart Design, Prime Island Location. Built in 2016, this 4BR/4BA corner residence blends modern elegance with thoughtful flexibility. Clean lines, an intuitive layout, and well-considered features create a home where comfort and contemporary living come together effortlessly. The entry level offers a private en suite with its own entrance and covered porch, ideal as a quiet retreat, guest space, or dedicated work zone. The 2-car garage includes EV charging and ample storage. On the main level, a chef’s kitchen with quartz countertops, island seating, and stainless steel appliances anchors the open-concept design. Living and dining spaces extend to a covered porch, creating an easy connection between indoor and outdoor living. An additional bedroom with a nearby full bath provides flexibility for guests, family, or a home office. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private retreat with a spa-inspired bath and walk-in closet. A second en suite bedroom and full laundry complete the top floor. Every level is wired for high-speed internet, while zoned heating and cooling add everyday convenience and flexibility. Conveniently located for access to downtown San Francisco and Oakland, you’re also steps from waterfront trails, the marina, and parks. Enjoy the dining and shopping options along Webster Street and Park Street. This thoughtfully designed residence offers a connected, contemporary lifestyle in a prime island setting.

1826 Entrance Rd, Alameda

Listing courtesy of Shannon Reese from BHHS Drysdale Properties. 415-568-1951

$1,499,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41148151 MLS

Elegant & Pristine, Fabulous Hiller Highlands Townhome, Spectacular Panoramic Views of San Francisco Bay, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Guest 1/2 Bathroom, Immaculate Condition,Turn Key, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Fully Remodeled Bathrooms, Customized, Updated Oversized Kitchen w Breakfast Nook That Overlooks Nature Open Space, TV Projectors w Recessed Motorized Drop-Down Projection Screens , Open Floor Plan, Deck Off Master Bedroom Other Deck off Living Room, Upstairs Master Bedroom Suite with Beautiful Fireplace and Retreat area, 2 Additional Spacious Bedrooms w Wall to Wall Mirrored Closets, Enclosed Laundry Room, Deck off Kitchen & Dining Room, 4th/Guest Bedroom on Lower Floor with Full Bathroom and Patio Area, Walk to Exclusive Highlands Country Club with Clubhouse, Pool, Spa, Gym, Putting Greens, Tennis Courts, Recreation Rooms and more with No Initiation Fee and More...

5 Schooner Hill, Oakland

Listing courtesy of Lucia Blanco from Compass. 925-575-0162

$588,888

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41148052 MLS

This home offers a wonderful opportunity to create your own vision while enjoying several distinctive features. The formal living room features a beautiful fireplace, a vaulted ceiling, and a sliding glass door leading to the deck. The dining area also has a convenient sliding glass door to the deck, creating an easy flow for indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen boasts a refrigerator, microwave, and a double oven for all your cooking needs. The dining area and living room provide easy access to the deck, offering a perfect setting for relaxation, entertainment, and gatherings while enjoying views of the bay and city lights. Upstairs, the en-suite primary bathroom features a sliding door to a private balcony for enjoying the view. The home also has a ground-floor hall ½ bath, and an electric chair lift connects the ground floor to the first floor for added convenience. Conveniently located near the 580, 92, and 880 freeways, Hayward downtown, and BART. The home needs some TLC and is priced accordingly, offering an excellent opportunity for buyers who want to update and personalize a property with appealing features, views, and a convenient Bay Area location.

1108 Holmes Way, Hayward

Listing courtesy of Charles Mortimer from EXP Realty of California, Inc. 510-606-8700

$998,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41147964 MLS

Contemporary Bay-view living in the Oakland Hills! This exceptional residence combines dramatic architecture, walls of glass, soaring ceilings, privacy, and sweeping San Francisco Bay views including the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge. Set within Hillcrest Court, a private enclave of just 21 residences on 7+ acres of park-like grounds, the home offers a rare combination of natural beauty, community amenities, and convenient access to Oakland. The main level features a dramatic two-story atrium, expansive living room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, dining room with skylight, and an updated eat-in kitchen with newly installed quartz countertops, generous peninsula, stainless-steel appliances, and breakfast nook for casual dining. Sliding glass doors open to a spacious view deck—ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining, or relaxing while enjoying spectacular sunsets over the Bay. A flexible family room with high ceiling and atrium glass wall can function as a media room, home office, guest space, or fourth bedroom. The adjoining bath and closet add more comfort. Downstairs, all three bedrooms enjoy Bay views, including a spacious primary suite with an updated bath featuring a double vanity and refreshed tile shower, air conditioning as well as two closets including a walk-in. Two additional bedrooms, a second bath, laundry room, and storage area with built-in wine rack complete the lower level. An oversized two-car garage with interior access and additional off-street parking add convenience. Follow the peaceful private road beneath majestic redwoods, enjoy the private community pool, and immediate access to hiking and biking trails. Nearby amenities include Redwood Regional Parks, Oakland Hills Tennis Club, equestrian facilities, Lincoln Square shops and restaurants, Safeway, CVS, Peet's Coffee, Skyline Market, Joaquin Miller Park, and Woodminster. Convenient access to Highway 13 and public transportation, including an express bus service to San Francisco, make commuting and regional transit easy. 14 Hillcrest Court is contemporary living surrounded by nature, elevated by extraordinary views and made effortless by a private community setting.

14 Hillcrest Ct, Oakland

Listing courtesy of Dana S. Cohen from The GRUBB Company. 510-813-0321

$1,695,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41147961 MLS

Breathtaking panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline, the Bay Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge take center stage at this masterfully updated 1961 mid-century contemporary. Tailor-made for modern Bay Area lifestyles, the main level boasts a living room wrapped in "walls of glass"—which, combined with the dining area, creates a perfect space for entertaining against a backdrop of glowing city lights. The gourmet chef’s kitchen blends high design with function, flowing seamlessly into a cozy media area and out to the patio.Upstairs, the home transforms into a light-filled sanctuary. The sprawling primary suite offers floor-to-ceiling windows with front-row views of the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Three additional well-sized bedrooms share this level, alongside a separate laundry room and a versatile mezzanine study ideal for remote work. Step outside to the terraced backyard oasis complete with built-in meditation benches and a level yard space, a feature that is remarkably rare in the Berkeley Hills. Complete with a 2-car garage with an EV charging hookup, this architectural gem offers the perfect hill-crest escape just minutes from Tilden Park, vibrant North Berkeley dining, and effortless transit links back into San Francisco. (Home Energy Score:5)

935 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley

Listing courtesy of Elisa Uribe from Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty. 510-919-5741

$599,000

41147959 MLS

Great opportunity for this excellent duplex situated between the dynamic Diamond and Laurel districts. Bright and spacious, each unit features a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout, with the same design for both front and back units. Live in one and rent out the other, or rent out both. It has a well-maintained exterior but needs some cosmetic updates. It features a newer roof, a long driveway with two 2-car garages at the back, and is walking distance to schools and shops, including gourmet restaurants, charming coffee shops, and vibrant shopping areas. Hiking, biking trails, and local regional parks are around. Minutes away from I-580, SR 13.

3019 Florida St, Oakland

Listing courtesy of Mark Hicks from The Seabrooke Group. 408-378-9950

$997,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41147936 MLS

Some homes have a view. This one lives in it. Set high in Oakland’s Crestmont neighborhood, 81 Colgett Drive is a light-filled mid-century home overlooking the Bay. San Francisco, the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate stretch across the horizon, shifting from morning light to golden sunsets and city lights after dark. Inside, expansive windows bring the landscape into the home, while wood floors, warm wood details and two fireplaces give the spaces their mid-century character. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms include a primary suite, while a separate family room gives you another place to gather, unwind or get away. The kitchen retains its original character, with warm wood cabinetry and a breakfast area that might just become your favorite seat in the house. Then there’s everyday life at 81 Colgett. Coffee as the Bay wakes up. Doors open to the deck on a warm afternoon. Dinner outside with friends as the sun drops behind San Francisco. A fire going as the city lights come on below. The Crestmont neighborhood sits high in the Oakland Hills, with sweeping Bay views, winding hillside streets and redwood trails nearby. Redwood Regional Park and Joaquin Miller Park put redwoods, trails and open space close to home, while Montclair and the rest of Oakland are within easy reach. Mid-century character. Incredible light. Bay Area living from above. And a view that never gets old. Welcome to 81 Colgett Drive.

81 Colgett Dr, Oakland

Listing courtesy of Jose Cerda-Zein from Cerda-Zein Real Estate. 510-523-5673

$275,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41147877 MLS

Light-filled and lovingly updated, stylish 1-bedroom, 1-bath home that offers an ideal urban lifestyle in the heart of Oakland. Just blocks from the shops and restaurants of Piedmont Avenue, beautiful Lake Merritt, neighborhood parks, and major transportation, the location makes everyday living remarkably convenient—no car needed! Set within a popular, intimate 17-unit building, the home features stained concrete floors and a thoughtfully updated kitchen with a new Smeg refrigerator, generous storage, and a counter bar perfect for casual dining. The kitchen opens to a cozy living room, where sliding glass doors lead to a private deck—an inviting spot for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. Upstairs, the spacious bedroom creates a private retreat with a dedicated dressing area and adjacent bath featuring a large walk-in shower and a window that brings in natural light. Additional amenities include an enclosed, secure garage, community lounge area, and shared laundry. Stylish, comfortable, and exceptionally well located, this is the perfect place to call home!

3751 Harrison St Unit #200, Oakland

Listing courtesy of Theresa Hope Broderick from The Agency. 510-967-2294

$1,690,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 41147847 MLS

Bay, city skyline, and canyon views from nearly every room. This 2001 custom contemporary in Piedmont Pines was built around its hillside setting - a level-in entry, walls of glass, multiple view decks, and a floor plan that keeps the vista in front of you from the kitchen island to the primary suite. The open main level flows from the chef's kitchen with stone counters and a center island through the dining area to a sunken living room with fireplace, all opening to a full-length view deck made for long dinners that run past sunset. A bedroom, full bath, and powder room on this level work for guests or a home office. Downstairs, a split-level design balances togetherness and privacy. The primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath, walk-in closet, and private deck over the Bay — morning coffee with the water in front of you. Two more bedrooms and a full bath sit alongside a family room with wet bar, its own bathroom, and a private exterior entrance, a genuine option for multigenerational living, an au pair, or a media room. Owned solar, central air conditioning, hardwood floors, built-in audio, and an attached two-car garage with interior access. Blocks from East Bay Regional Parks trails, minutes to Montclair Village, BART, and Highway 13.

6153 Girvin Drive, Oakland

Listing courtesy of Tracy Lee Butler from Vanguard Properties. 510-693-8882

$589,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41147789 MLS

THE FEELING: Surrounded by towering pines and oaks, this stylishly upgraded top-floor condo, the floor’s exclusive residence, offers treetop views, two private decks, and Lake Merritt as your backyard — genuine urban living with a surprisingly serene setting. THE HOUSE: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,212 SQFT. Two ensuite bedrooms at opposite ends of the home for privacy. In-unit laundry. Private decks. Secure interior garage access and storage. THE HEART OF THE HOME: Large picture windows and sliding glass doors in both the living and dining rooms open onto the decks, making the treetop canopy a constant backdrop. The upgraded kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and a pass-through to the sunny dining room. Dine al fresco on the deck or relax in the vaulted living room— this home moves easily between the two. OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR: Conveniently located near dining, shopping, yoga, gyms, Trader Joe's, and movies steps away, with the trails, boating, and recreation of Lake Merritt and The Grand Lake neighborhood. Easy commute access, Transbay bus, or BART.

819 E 28th St, Oakland

Listing courtesy of David Gunderman from KW Advisors East Bay. 510-205-4369

$799,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41147732 MLS

The ultimate Urban Farm & Party House combo! Absolute vintage charm in the circa 1922 cottage with gleaming wood floors throughout & farmhouse-style lighting, fixtures, & finishes. Alluring views of the Bay from the west-facing dining room picture window, the entertainment deck with its airy outdoor wet bar (or exceptional potting shed!), the level veggie/herb garden with galvanized raised beds, & numerous viewing areas throughout the 16,000+ square foot lot! Detached garage works beautifully as the ideal maker space while the spacious driveway accommodates multiple vehicles. Come enjoy the rural feel of your immediate surroundings -- there are goats 2 houses away & a rooster can be heard from the backyard -- yet Uptown, Rockridge, & all of Oakland's buzzy neighborhoods are just minutes away!

7201 Sunkist Dr, Oakland

Listing courtesy of Lorri Arazi from Vanguard Properties. 510-333-2811

$1,350,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41147675 MLS

Tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac in the desirable Hayward Highlands, this spacious 4-bedroom residence beautifully balances timeless elegance with modern comfort. Step inside to find a striking, formal step-down living room anchored by a cozy gas fireplace—a sophisticated space designed for elegant entertaining or quiet evenings. The home flows effortlessly from the heart of the kitchen and family room into a versatile, light-filled sunroom. This vibrant bonus space offers endless possibilities as a home office, gym, or serene indoor oasis. Retreat to the expansive primary suite, a true sanctuary featuring its own private gas fireplace. Complete with central air conditioning for year-round climate control and a rare 3-car garage, this property delivers the ultimate East Bay lifestyle.

3585 Deer Park Ct, Hayward

Listing courtesy of Manny Andrade from Nor Cal Realty Inc. 510-881-5555

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