Ad from early 1920's Oakland Tribune Yearbook
Merriewood is a section or neighborhood of Montclair. The Realty Syndicate were the exclusive agents selling the tract.
In a Oct 1925 ad in the Oakland Tribune stated that there was no other tract in Oakland can offer such a "combination of magnificent view and a comfortable home" The ad went on to say "it is so pleasant and healthful with trees all around and birds singing away --Great for youngsters"
Lots in Merriewood were selling for as little as $1750 and as much as $2450, completely finished. Payments $30 dollars a month with interest.
Add a caption What your money bought:
- Large lot wooded and clear
- Well built roomy house
- Variety of floor plans
- Gas, lights, water, paved streets
- Fast local and San Francisco transportation
Links:
https://www.google.com/seaffffkiiiiiirch?tbm=bks&hl=en&q=5574+merriewood
