In early 1926 J.B. Peepin announced that his company would be building approximately thirty-one in the High Street Park Tract on Culver Street. Prices averaged $5950 for five rooms, with a down payment of only 10% and 1% of the balance.
Peepin was already well known in Oakland and San Leandro as a builder of Bungalows.
Living rooms have studio ceilings, and the newest wall treatments. Hooded fireplaces, in latest designs. Each house has a breakfast room, with a hand decorated breakfast set, included in the purchased price.”
Oakland Tribune July 26, 1926
Charming hand stenciled kitchens, with linoleums, and every built-in convenience including kitchen cabinets and refrigerators.”
Oakland Tribune July 26, 1926
Gardens are laid out to suit each home, with lawns, shrubs, patio entrances and fish ponds.”
Oakland Tribune July 26, 1926
Casa Linda
- 4100 Culver Street
- Built 1926
- Price $5950-$6200
Casa Linda opened on July 18, 1926. The home was entirely furnished by Montgomery Wards & Company.
“The Home Beautiful”
Casa Linda, as the name implies is an unusually beautiful Spanish home, and embodies in its design and ornamentation new and pleasing innovations by our architectural service. Oakland Tribune July 18, 1926
Orange was the kitchen tile color, the hand-decorated furniture, and wall-paper in the breakfast room. Spanish galleons are the motif of parchment shades.
The exterior of “Casa Linda” was enhanced by the patio entrance with stepping stones and a fish pond.
Casa Palomar or Palomares
- 4150 Culver Street
- Built 1926
- Price $5950-$6200
Opened in September of 1926 and was furnished by Montgomery Wards and Company.
Casa Novia
- 4157 Culver Street
- Built 1926
- Price $5950-$6200
Casa Novia opened to the public on December 5, 1926 it was furnished by Lachman Brothers of San Francisco.
Display Home Is Especially Designed for Newly-Weds, Builder Says”
Oakland Tribune Dec 5, 1926
An arched doorway opens into the front hall affording a glimpse of a large living room with arched windows. The dining room and breakfast room are separated by columns and the kitchen is decorated with orange tiles.
Sold in 2020
In August of 2020 “Casa Novia” was put on the market for $789,000 and sold for $820,000 in October of 2020.
Culver House
- 4132 Culver Street
- Built 1927
- Price $6250
The furnished home went on display on April 24, 1927.
Large rooms, with plenty of sunshine make this home appeal to the housewife.”
Oakland Tribune Apr 24, 1927
Sold in 2020
Estately.Com – 4132 Culver Street
The was listed for $889,000 in November of 2020 and sold for $955,000 in December.
Villa Romancia
- 4145 Culver Street
- Built 1927
- Price $6775
Villa Romancia opened to the public in January of 1927.
“Castles in Sunny Spain”
ROMANCE! MYSTERY! That is what you think of when you see Villa Romanica.”
Oakland Tribune Feb 13, 1927
Open House 2021
In January of 1921 Villa Romancia is for sale. The listed price is $699,000. An open house was held on January 3, 2021.
Culver Street Homes
4115 Culver Street
List of Model Homes:
- 4100 Culver Street – Casa Linda
- 4132 Culver Street – Culver House
- 4145 Culver Street – Villa Romancia
- 4150 Culver Street – Casa Palomar
- 4157 Culver Street – Casa Novia
More Info:
- Casa Linda Opens to the Public – Oakland Tribune July 18, 1926
- High Street Park Homes – Oakland Tribune July 26, 1926
- Casa Palomar Opens – Oakland Tribune September 19, 1926
- Peppin Starts Third Unit of Homes Here – Oakland Tribune October 10, 1926
- Casa Novia Opens – Oakland Tribune December 12, 1926
- Villa Romancia Opens – Oakland Tribune February 13, 1927
- Culver House Now Open – Oakland Tribune April 24, 1927
Thanks, Dorothy! How interesting to see these lovely houses, I really enjoy the old and new images. Happy New Year!
Lovely discovery! I had no idea. Thanks, Dorothy.