

About
Realtor® · DRE#2167214
Home is personal. So is who you trust with it.
Ilona Campbell doesn't just sell homes — she helps Bay Area families make one of the most consequential financial decisions of their lives, with clarity, confidence, and zero pressure.
A Realtor® with The Grubb Company, Ilona specializes in fine homes across Oakland and Berkeley, with deep expertise in the Oakland Hills, Rockridge, Piedmont, and the broader East Bay. In four years, she has closed more than $50 million in sales — not by volume-chasing, but by understanding exactly what each client needs and delivering it.
She comes to real estate from the real world. Born in Ukraine, raised in San Francisco, Ilona built a successful retail business from the ground up, actively manages her own investment portfolio, and spent years running large-scale logistics for the Burning Man Project — an organization where nothing goes as planned and everything has to anyway. That background gives her something most agents can't offer: genuine calm when it matters most, and the financial fluency to back it up.
Ilona doesn't just know the market — she teaches it. Her clients leave every conversation understanding long-term trends, what drives value in specific neighborhoods, and how to make decisions that serve them well beyond closing day. Whether you're buying your first home, upsizing for a growing family, or strategically downsizing, she'll make sure you understand exactly what you're doing and why.
She's not just your agent. She's invested in this community. Ilona is a devoted Crocker Highlands Elementary PTA mom and the founder of a local food rescue program. She's passionate about the architectural heritage and neighborhood histories of the East Bay — researching and sharing stories of this place on her social media, because understanding where a community comes from is inseparable from understanding where it's going. That's the kind of local knowledge that doesn't show up on a market report, but shows up in every conversation she has with a client.
If you're looking for an agent who will level with you, fight for you, and still be someone you want to have coffee with after closing — that's Ilona.
Languages: English, Russian
Stories
I have a deep passion for history, and I love bringing the unique stories of the places we live and the neighborhoods I work in to life. Exploring and sharing the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the East Bay is truly a passion project of mine. Please enjoy these glimpses into our vibrant local history.
Explore The StoriesExpertise
The Grubb Company has set the high bar for luxury real estate in the East Bay since 1967. As a locally owned brokerage, it combines its deep knowledge with modern technologies to deliver an exceptional experience for my clients.

Expertise
Oakland's most desirable neighborhoods move fast. Ilona combines market intelligence with patient, personalized guidance — so you make the right move, not just the next one.
Learn more →From pricing strategy to presentation, Ilona positions your home to perform. Expect fierce negotiation, clear communication, and a result you're proud of.
Learn more →With firsthand experience building an investment portfolio, Ilona speaks your language. She'll help you identify value-add opportunities and understand the numbers that matter.
Learn more →Neighborhood Focus
Ilona knows these streets — not just the listings on them. As a longtime East Bay resident, she brings insider knowledge of schools, community rhythms, and micro-market dynamics that no algorithm can replicate.
Portfolio
Testimonials
"Real estate is not just about transactions; it is about transitions. It is an honor to guide my clients through some of the most significant chapters of their lives."— Ilona Campbell