1215 Alvarado Rd

$1,600,000
Price
5
Beds
3,943 Sq. Ft.
$406 / Sq. Ft.
3,943
Sq. Ft.
$406
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Perched high in the prestigious Berkeley Hills, this 5-bed, 4-bath masterpiece is a striking blend of elegance, strength, & modern luxury. Built in 2001 it rests on a steel-reinforced concrete foundation anchored deep into bedrock. Its double-wall construction enhances fire resistance, insulation, & energy efficiency—delivering not only sophistication, but also lasting peace of mind. Inside, dramatic ceilings & sunlit living spaces showcase Bay views through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Designed...Perched high in the prestigious Berkeley Hills, this 5-bed, 4-bath masterpiece is a striking blend of elegance, strength, & modern luxury. Built in 2001 it rests on a steel-reinforced concrete foundation anchored deep into bedrock. Its double-wall construction enhances fire resistance, insulation, & energy efficiency—delivering not only sophistication, but also lasting peace of mind. Inside, dramatic ceilings & sunlit living spaces showcase Bay views through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Designed for both grand entertaining & everyday comfort, the thoughtful layout features a versatile den, a formal dining room, & a chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, premium stainless-steel appliances, & an oversized island that naturally draws people together. The lower level reveals a tranquil primary suite, complete with a private balcony, spa-inspired bath, & a generous walk-in closet. Additional highlights include gleaming hardwood floors, a two-car garage with 4 additional parking spaces, & a flexible bonus perfect for a home office, gym, or media retreat. All this, just minutes from Berkeley’s celebrated dining, shopping, & outdoor escapes. Here, hillside serenity meets city convenience—offering a truly rare opportunity to own one of the Bay Area’s most remarkable homes.
  1. Listed by Keith Brown • DRE #01441505 • Keller Williams Realty

Property Details for 1215 Alvarado Road

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CLAREMONT HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached, Guest, Parking Area
View
Bay, Canyon, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
LISTING UPDATED: 11/17/2025 02:09 PM

Property Details for 1215 Alvarado Road

StatusPending
MLS #41111828
Days on Compass61
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built2002
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,319 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Keith Brown, DRE #01441505
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Building Information for 1215 Alvarado Road

Stories-Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,319 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,005 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,906

Property Taxes

$99

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1215 Alvarado Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Stone (Marble, Slate etc., Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, In-Law Unit, Storage, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: BonusRoom, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Quarters, Storage, GameRoom, Possible Guest
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler System, Garage Door Opener, Intercom, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Window Coverings
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Double Pane Windows, Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Other
  • Lot Description: Sloped Down
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8319
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8319.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3943
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Front Yard, Patio, Side Yard, Terraced Down
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Acres: 0.19
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Claremont ave to Alvarado
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 48H-7654-16
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1215 Alvarado Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #CC41111828

Nov 17, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41111828

Nov 17, 2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #CC41111828

Nov 17, 2025

Contingent - Show

EBRD #41111828

Nov 16, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #41111828

Nov 16, 2025

Contingent - Show

CRMLS #41111828

Oct 15, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41111828

$1,600,000
Oct 15, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41111828

$1,600,000
Oct 14, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41111828

$1,600,000
Sep 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41111828

$1,699,000
Sep 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41111828

$1,699,000
Sep 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41111828

$1,699,000
Sep 8, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC41085293

$1,699,000
Sep 8, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41085293

Sep 7, 2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41085293

$1,699,000
Aug 11, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41085293

$1,699,000
Aug 11, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41085293

$1,699,000
May 20, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41085293

$1,799,000
May 20, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41085293

$1,799,000
May 19, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41085293

$1,799,000
Mar 26, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41085293

$1,899,900
Mar 26, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41085293

$1,899,900
Mar 25, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41085293

$1,899,900
Feb 25, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41085293

$1,999,900
Feb 25, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41085293

$1,999,900
Feb 24, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41085293

$1,999,900
Feb 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41085293

$2,100,000
Feb 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41085293

$2,100,000
Feb 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41085293

$2,100,000
Dec 30, 2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #41076682

Dec 30, 2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC41076682

$1,999,000
Dec 29, 2024

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41076682

$1,999,000
Oct 30, 2024

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41076682

$1,999,000
Oct 30, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #41076682

$1,999,000
Oct 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41076682

$1,400,000
Oct 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41076682

$1,400,000
Oct 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41076682

$1,400,000
Oct 1, 2024

Expired

MLSListings #BE41067368

$1,985,500
Sep 30, 2024

Expired

CRMLS #41067368

Sep 19, 2024

Expired

EBRD #41067368

Sep 19, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41067368

Sep 19, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #BE41067368

$1,985,500
Sep 18, 2024

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41067368

$1,985,500
Sep 1, 2024

Expired

MLSListings #BE41057256

$1,985,500
Sep 1, 2024

Expired

EBRD #41057256

Aug 31, 2024

Expired

CRMLS #41057256

Jul 22, 2024

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41067368

$1,985,500
Jul 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41067368

$198,500
Jul 22, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #41067368

$1,985,500
Jul 22, 2024

Price Change

CRMLS #41067368

$198,500
Jul 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41067368

$198,500
Jul 21, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41067368

$1,985,500
Jul 11, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #41057256

$1,985,500
Jul 11, 2024

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41057256

$1,985,500
Jul 10, 2024

Price Change

CRMLS #41057256

$1,985,500
Jun 21, 2024

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41057256

$2,100,000
Jun 21, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #41057256

$2,100,000
Jun 20, 2024

Price Change

CRMLS #41057256

$2,100,000
Jun 6, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #41057256

$2,257,000
Jun 6, 2024

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41057256

$2,257,000
Jun 5, 2024

Price Change

CRMLS #41057256

$2,257,000
May 14, 2024

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41057256

$2,400,500
May 14, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #41057256

$2,400,500
May 13, 2024

Price Change

CRMLS #41057256

$2,400,500
Apr 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41057256

$2,700,000
Apr 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41057256

$2,700,000
Apr 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41057256

$2,700,000
Jan 1, 2024

Expired

MLSListings #BE41033413

$2,900,000
Dec 31, 2023

Expired

CRMLS #41033413

$2,900,000
Sep 12, 2023

Expired

EBRD #41033413

Sep 12, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #BE41033413

$2,900,000
Sep 12, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41033413

Sep 11, 2023

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41033413

Jul 17, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41033413

$2,900,000
Jul 17, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41033413

$2,900,000
Jul 17, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41033413

$2,900,000
Jul 3, 2001

Sold

MLSListings #EB21017213

$1,060,000
Jul 3, 2001

Sold

RESFAR #21017213

$1,060,000
Jul 3, 2001

Sold

EBRD #21017213

$1,060,000
Jun 5, 2001

Pending

RESFAR #21017213

Jun 5, 2001

Pending

EBRD #21017213

Jun 5, 2001

Pending

MLSListings #EB21017213

May 15, 2001

Listed (Active)

EBRD #21017213

$1,095,000
May 15, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB21017213

$1,095,000
May 15, 2001

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #21017213

$1,095,000
Apr 4, 1997

Sold

MLSListings #EB25110487

$70,000
Apr 4, 1997

Sold

EBRD #25110487

$70,000
Apr 4, 1997

Sold

RESFAR #25110487

$70,000
Mar 3, 1997

Pending

EBRD #25110487

Mar 3, 1997

Pending

RESFAR #25110487

Mar 3, 1997

Pending

MLSListings #EB25110487

Oct 21, 1995

Price Change

RESFAR #25110487

$105,000
Oct 21, 1995

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB25110487

$105,000
Oct 21, 1995

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #25110487

$70,000
Oct 21, 1995

Listed (Active)

EBRD #25110487

$105,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2025

Pending

MLSListings #CC41111828

11/17/2025

Pending

EBRD #41111828

11/17/2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #CC41111828

11/17/2025

Contingent - Show

EBRD #41111828

11/16/2025

Pending

CRMLS #41111828

11/16/2025

Contingent - Show

CRMLS #41111828

10/15/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41111828

$1,600,000
10/15/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41111828

$1,600,000
10/14/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41111828

$1,600,000
09/17/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41111828

$1,699,000
09/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41111828

$1,699,000
09/17/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41111828

$1,699,000
09/08/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC41085293

$1,699,000
09/08/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41085293

09/07/2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41085293

$1,699,000
08/11/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41085293

$1,699,000
08/11/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41085293

$1,699,000
05/20/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41085293

$1,799,000
05/20/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41085293

$1,799,000
05/19/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41085293

$1,799,000
03/26/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41085293

$1,899,900
03/26/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41085293

$1,899,900
03/25/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41085293

$1,899,900
02/25/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41085293

$1,999,900
02/25/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41085293

$1,999,900
02/24/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41085293

$1,999,900
02/13/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41085293

$2,100,000
02/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41085293

$2,100,000
02/13/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41085293

$2,100,000
12/30/2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #41076682

12/30/2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC41076682

$1,999,000
12/29/2024

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41076682

$1,999,000
10/30/2024

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41076682

$1,999,000
10/30/2024

Price Change

EBRD #41076682

$1,999,000
10/17/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41076682

$1,400,000
10/17/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41076682

$1,400,000
10/17/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41076682

$1,400,000
10/01/2024

Expired

MLSListings #BE41067368

$1,985,500
09/30/2024

Expired

CRMLS #41067368

09/19/2024

Expired

EBRD #41067368

09/19/2024

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41067368

09/19/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #BE41067368

$1,985,500
09/18/2024

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41067368

$1,985,500
09/01/2024

Expired

MLSListings #BE41057256

$1,985,500
09/01/2024

Expired

EBRD #41057256

08/31/2024

Expired

CRMLS #41057256

07/22/2024

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41067368

$1,985,500
07/22/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41067368

$198,500
07/22/2024

Price Change

EBRD #41067368

$1,985,500
07/22/2024

Price Change

CRMLS #41067368

$198,500
07/22/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41067368

$198,500
07/21/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41067368

$1,985,500
07/11/2024

Price Change

EBRD #41057256

$1,985,500
07/11/2024

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41057256

$1,985,500
07/10/2024

Price Change

CRMLS #41057256

$1,985,500
06/21/2024

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41057256

$2,100,000
06/21/2024

Price Change

EBRD #41057256

$2,100,000
06/20/2024

Price Change

CRMLS #41057256

$2,100,000
06/06/2024

Price Change

EBRD #41057256

$2,257,000
06/06/2024

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41057256

$2,257,000
06/05/2024

Price Change

CRMLS #41057256

$2,257,000
05/14/2024

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41057256

$2,400,500
05/14/2024

Price Change

EBRD #41057256

$2,400,500
05/13/2024

Price Change

CRMLS #41057256

$2,400,500
04/24/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41057256

$2,700,000
04/24/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41057256

$2,700,000
04/24/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41057256

$2,700,000
01/01/2024

Expired

MLSListings #BE41033413

$2,900,000
12/31/2023

Expired

CRMLS #41033413

$2,900,000
09/12/2023

Expired

EBRD #41033413

09/12/2023

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #BE41033413

$2,900,000
09/12/2023

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41033413

09/11/2023

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41033413

07/17/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41033413

$2,900,000
07/17/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41033413

$2,900,000
07/17/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41033413

$2,900,000
07/03/2001

Sold

MLSListings #EB21017213

$1,060,000
07/03/2001

Sold

RESFAR #21017213

$1,060,000
07/03/2001

Sold

EBRD #21017213

$1,060,000
06/05/2001

Pending

RESFAR #21017213

06/05/2001

Pending

EBRD #21017213

06/05/2001

Pending

MLSListings #EB21017213

05/15/2001

Listed (Active)

EBRD #21017213

$1,095,000
05/15/2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB21017213

$1,095,000
05/15/2001

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #21017213

$1,095,000
04/04/1997

Sold

MLSListings #EB25110487

$70,000
04/04/1997

Sold

EBRD #25110487

$70,000
04/04/1997

Sold

RESFAR #25110487

$70,000
03/03/1997

Pending

EBRD #25110487

03/03/1997

Pending

RESFAR #25110487

03/03/1997

Pending

MLSListings #EB25110487

10/21/1995

Price Change

RESFAR #25110487

$105,000
10/21/1995

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB25110487

$105,000
10/21/1995

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #25110487

$70,000
10/21/1995

Listed (Active)

EBRD #25110487

$105,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1215 Alvarado Road

Taxable ValueLand$29,544Additions-Total$29,544
Tax Record2025$1,187 ($99 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size1,340 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyALAMEDAAPN48H-7654-17-1

Schools near 1215 Alvarado Road

This home is within Oakland Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Thornhill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Chabot Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Claremont Middle School
Public6 to 8

Oakland Technical High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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