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Joan Dark

Licensed Real Estate Professional | DRE 00968337
About Joan

Joan Dark is an experienced, successful realtor specializing in East Bay communities including Oakland, Piedmont, Berkeley, San Leandro, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, and Richmond.  She is a native of Wisconsin, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Mills College. Received a Master of Arts degree from Holy Names University.

Prior to beginning her career in real estate, Joan taught in the Peralta College system and worked at the State Department of Rehabilitation. She was the founding executive director of Oakland Youthworks, a youth employment agency in downtown Oakland, and later served on the Board of Directors.

Joan has written articles on real estate, local history, and community issues for the Montclarion, and sung with the Oakland Symphony Chorus, San Francisco Bay Revels, a Gregorian Chant choir, and with Soli Deo Gloria Chorus specializing in Baroque music..

An alumnae of Mills College, Joan was on the committee to raise funds for the restoration of the earthquake-damaged Mills Hall and served on the Alumnae Board of Governors.

Joan believes passionately in Oakland architectural preservation. She's a former board member of Oakland Heritage Alliance. 

She was a founding member of the Piedmont Avenue Neighborhood School Association, helped fund school projects with over $10,000 in donations from each sale in the neighborhood.

She has many loyal clients who appreciate her expertise and commitment to service:

"Absolutely top notch. Joan´s insight, skill, and candor helped us find our Oakland home. We love it!" Drs. Schiff

"Joan has integrity, fine diplomatic skills, and a piquant sense of humor; she helped sell our small house and helped us buy a new one. We have recommended her to many friends." Byles

"Joan has sold several homes for us, including a 4plex needing many repairs. We were out of the country. When we ran into difficulties, Joan was always there to advise She is GREAT. Her deep knowledge of the business, and calm nature led to successful sales including one quite difficult transaction.

" M/M Krantz

"Joan believes that single women should own their own homes. She was  amazing, helping me find my perfect little Craftsman, giving me advice about renovating/repairing appropriately. To my amazement I received an award from Oakland Heritage Alliance for preservation of a historic home. I love my Oakland neighborhood and will always be grateful to Joan." L. Smith
 
Joan contributed a portion of each commission to Piedmont Avenue School, the Piedmont Avenue Library, or Mills College.

Joan Dark’s Transactions

Past Sales
$1,452,000 | 528 Jean Street, Oakland, CA 94610

$1,452,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,227
Acres
0.09
$1,450,000 | 1532 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709

$1,450,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,306
Acres
0.15
a front view of a house with a garden

$1,450,000

Bedrooms
2
Square Feet
3,742
Acres
0.09
$1,395,000 | 5953 Buena Vista Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618

$1,395,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,108
Acres
0.22
a front view of a house with a yard garage and outdoor seating

$1,250,000

Bedrooms
6
Square Feet
2,602
Acres
0.11
$1,200,000 | 89 Yosemite Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611

$1,200,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,995
Acres
0.07
$1,125,000 | 3728 Woodruff Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602

$1,125,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,167
Acres
0.09
$990,000 | 1 Moraga Court, Orinda, CA 94563

$990,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,769
Acres
0.23
$975,000 | 4044 Panama Court, Oakland, CA 94611

$975,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,026
Acres
0.08
$965,000 | 2411 McGee Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703

$965,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,035
Acres
0.10
$900,000 | 3874 Hanly Road, Oakland, CA 94602

$900,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Acres
0.22
$895,000 | 10 Larry Lane, Oakland, CA 94611

$895,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,352
Acres
0.39
$895,000 | 4443 Pleasant Valley Court North, Oakland, CA 94611

$895,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,331
Acres
0.14
$891,000 | 5722 Picardy Drive, Oakland, CA 94605

$891,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,507
Acres
0.11
$850,000 | 553 El Dorado Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611

$850,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,515
Acres
0.18
a front view of a house with a yard and porch

$825,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,185
Acres
0.08
$812,500 | 1791 Indian Way, Oakland, CA 94611

$812,500

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,780
Acres
0.17
$805,000 | 4167 Eastlake Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602

$805,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,753
Acres
0.12