This is an updated version of this post I wrote in 2019. When I moved my blog to a different host (server), some of my posts didn’t fare well in the move. I’ve been reviewing my them one by one, making corrections and updates as needed.
The Million Dollar View home is named for its exceptional panorama of the entire bay.
The home officially opened on August 9, 1936, and by the third week, 7000 visitors passed through the Million Dollar View Home. The architect was Conrad T Kett, and the builder was Paul Walter (Worter?)
The residence was designed with the family in mind. Great care was taken to ensure the kitchen was both conveniently and spaciously arranged.
English Tudor with six spacious rooms that take full advantage of the panoramic view of Oakland, San Francisco, and the Bay, including both bridges and vistas from San Pablo Bay to miles down the Peninsula.
Look at the View—Oakland, the Bay, and San Francisco from every major window!” Oakland Tribune Oct 11, 1936
With an extra-large living room, dining room, breakfast room, and kitchen. The kitchen is usually large and is a masterpiece of careful planning and scientific, step-saving arrangement. Oakland Tribune Aug 09, 1936
Three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a second-floor sundeck.
Women will marvel at its extra cupboard space and the way we have provided for thoses hard to store odds and ends
Martha Lee – Oakland Tribune Aug 09, 1936
An architecturally perfect home” Oakland Tribune Oct 17, 1937
For Sale
- Million Dollar View –
- Montclair Highlands
- 5614 Balboa Avenue
- Conrad T Kett – Architect
- Paul A. Wolter – builder
- Emge & Stockman
- 1936
