Last Sold Price
5 beds3,020 sqft$497/sqft
1285 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

Description

Spectacular unobstructed Golden Gate and sweeping Canyon views! Sophisticated Contemporary retreat located in the desirable Claremont Knolls neighborhood, near hiking trails. Close to Claremont shops,restaurants and Rockridge BART. Home faces west and all rooms have views.Soaring ceilings in entry and Living Rm, built-in Birds Eye maple bookshelves in LR & Library. Recently remodeled and in move-in condition. Loads of storage in basement. Private wine room area.Spectacular unobstructed Golden Gate and sweeping Canyon views! Sophisticated Contemporary retreat located in the desirable Claremont Knolls neighborhood, near hiking trails. Close to Claremont shops,restaurants and Rockridge BART. Home faces west and all rooms have views.Soaring ceilings in entry and Living Rm, built-in Birds Eye maple bookshelves in LR & Library. Recently remodeled and in move-in condition. Loads of storage in basement. Private wine room area.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/21/2021 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Geri Stern

    Geri Stern

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS

    DRE #00996235

    P: (510)-375-1839

  2. Carla Della Zoppa

    Carla Della Zoppa

    Alternative Listing Agent

    COMPASS

    DRE #00595328

    P: (510)-325-1588

Property Details for 1285 Alvarado Road

Status
MLS #
40945443
Days on Compass
48
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1978
Lot Size
0.24 AC / 10,650 SF
Buyer's Agent Compensation
2.5%
City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CLAREMONT HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage
View
Canyon, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Total # Parking Spaces
2

Location

Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Geri Stern, DRE #00996235; COMPASS, Carla Della Zoppa, DRE #00595328

Sold By Century 21 MM, Walter Martinez, DRE #02103049

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Building Information for 1285 Alvarado Road

Stories-Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,650 SF

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Property Information for 1285 Alvarado Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Starter, Living Room, Stone
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Library, Basement - Partial, Storage, Laundry Room, Basement - Full, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Dining Area, Library, Storage, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Wine Storage Area
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Leased, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Security System Leased, Smoke Detector, Window Security Bars, All Public Utilities, Individual Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows, Wood Siding, Siding - Other, Window Screens
  • Foundation: Partial Basement, Raised, Earthquake Braced
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Basement
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
  • Lot Description: Down Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 10650
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10650.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3020
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Sprinklers Front
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Zoning: SFR
  • Acres: 0.25
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • Directions to Property: Claremont to Alvarado
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 48H-7654-12-2
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
  • Basement: Partial
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1285 Alvarado Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40945443

$1,500,000
Jul 21, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40945443

$1,500,000
Jul 21, 2021

Sold

RESFAR #40945443

$1,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2021

Sold

EBRD #40945443

$1,500,000
07/21/2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40945443

$1,500,000
07/21/2021

Sold

RESFAR #40945443

$1,500,000

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

Public Records for 1285 Alvarado Road

Taxable ValueLand$487,089Additions$1,136,541Total$1,623,630
Tax Record2025$22,726 ($1,894 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,020 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,020 SqFtStories3Lot Size10,650 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977Year Renovated1978CountyALAMEDAAPN48H-7654-12-2

Schools near 1285 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1285 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
$1,500,000
5
3,020
10,650
1,200
3
2.5
2,133
9,620
$879,000
3
2,176
7,913
3,242
9,150
3
2.5
2,300
11,550

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Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Geri Stern, DRE #00996235; COMPASS, Carla Della Zoppa, DRE #00595328

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