5213 Buckboard Way

After just 8 days on market, this property, originally listed at $765,000, sold for $825,000. I am proud to have represented the sellers and brought this amazing home to market.

This stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bath house in the Carriage Hills area of Richmond has everything you desire: technology, convenience, style, and proximity to nature. It is the apex of Richmond living.

Built in 1986, this very clean, low-maintenance house has 2,050 square feet of space. It has been meticulously maintained and freshly painted. There is hardwood flooring in the formal living and dining areas, tile in kitchen and family room, and reengineered bamboo in the bedrooms. All four bedrooms are large, and the master suite walk-in can be used as a home office or nursery. No need to sacrifice clothing storage, either—there’s an additional closet! There is ample storage throughout the house. Showers in both bathrooms have been updated with full glass doors. A gas fireplace in the family room and air-conditioning keep this home comfortable in the full spectrum of East Bay weather. The formal living room features a built-in wet bar. The open kitchen has lots of light and cabinet space and a bar for casual meals.

The star of the backyard is a hot tub with updated piping, computerized controls, and a serene vista of hills and trees. A comfortable patio has room for grilling and dining or just relaxing and admiring the phenomenal hillside view at sunset. A mature Japanese maple, persimmon, and cherry plum, flowering rose bushes, and generous lawn adds a park-like feel. The 2-car garage features tons of built-in storage.

Carriage Hills is a quiet, private neighborhood with access to San Pablo Dam Road—a conduit to the 80 freeway and the Caldecott Tunnel. This property is close to excellent hiking trails: walking distance to Sobrante Ridge and a quick drive to Kennedy Grove and Wildcat Canyon. Lakeridge Athletic Club and Canyon Swim School are also minutes away.