260 Alvarado Rd

2,607 Sq. Ft.
$880 / Sq. Ft.
2,607
Sq. Ft.
$880
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Luxurious, turn-key Modern Mediterranean retreat up a private drive, with the feel of an exclusive hillside villa with breathtaking Bay & city views. This fully reimagined 4BD/2.5BA residence is impeccably updated and truly move-in ready—nothing to do but enjoy. Sun-drenched, SW-facing interiors flow to expansive, private outdoor spaces designed for elevated living. Multiple terraces, decks, balconies, patios provide generous seating, dining, and lounge areas—ideal for entertaining, al fresco meals,...Luxurious, turn-key Modern Mediterranean retreat up a private drive, with the feel of an exclusive hillside villa with breathtaking Bay & city views. This fully reimagined 4BD/2.5BA residence is impeccably updated and truly move-in ready—nothing to do but enjoy. Sun-drenched, SW-facing interiors flow to expansive, private outdoor spaces designed for elevated living. Multiple terraces, decks, balconies, patios provide generous seating, dining, and lounge areas—ideal for entertaining, al fresco meals, or quiet moments enjoying spectacular sunsets and skyline views, as well as space for play, pets, or puttering. Over $500K in high-end home renovations include a stunning custom JD Designs kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, integrated Miele appliances, and a statement lime-green glass backsplash; spa-quality baths; wide-plank white oak floors; curated designer finishes; 2 elegant gas fireplaces. Thoughtful floor plan with living spaces on both levels, excellent separation of space for work or privacy. Extensive structural and system upgrades ensure modern comfort and peace of mind. Garage plus extra off-street parking. Located near Elmwood, Claremont & Rockridge shops, dining and easy fway access. Some images have been digitally enhanced.
  1. Listed by Ana Forest • DRE #01234464 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 260 Alvarado Road

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CLAREMONT HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mediterranean, See Remarks
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached, Off Street, Garage Facing Side
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Water, Bridge(s), City

Open Houses

Thursday, Jan 22nd

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Public

Saturday, Jan 24th

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Public

Sunday, Jan 25th

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 12:10 PM

Property Details for 260 Alvarado Road

StatusNew
MLS #41121507
Days on Compass1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1995
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,682 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Ana Forest, DRE #01234464
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Building Information for 260 Alvarado Road

Stories2Year Built1995Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,682 SF

Payment Calculator

$13,329 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,185

Property Taxes

$2,144

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 260 Alvarado Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Other, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Other, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Stall Shower, Tile, Other, Double Vanity
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tile, Other, Double Vanity
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Other
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Energy Saving Feature: Other
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Window Coverings, Other, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
  • Level - Lower: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Other
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Lot Description: Other, Landscaped, See Remarks
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 10682
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10682.0
  • Model: Modern Mediterranean
  • Roof: Tile
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2607
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: Other
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Patio, Landscape Front, Landscaped, Private
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Acres: 0.25
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Tunnel Rd to Alvarado
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 260 Alvarado Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 21, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41121507

$2,295,000
Jan 21, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41121507

$2,295,000
Jun 5, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41094503

Jun 5, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #MR41094503

$2,295,000
May 14, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41094503

$2,295,000
May 14, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #MR41094503

$2,295,000
Apr 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41094503

$1,899,000
Apr 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41094503

$1,899,000
Nov 4, 2022

Sold

EBRD #41007110

$1,750,000
Nov 4, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #41007110

$1,750,000
Nov 4, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB41007110

$1,750,000
Oct 28, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1501657392

$1,750,000

+2.2% / yr

Oct 12, 2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB41007110

Oct 12, 2022

Pending

RESFAR #41007110

Oct 12, 2022

Pending

EBRD #41007110

Oct 7, 2022

Price Change

RESFAR #41007110

$1,799,000
Sep 8, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41007110

$1,899,000
Sep 8, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41007110

$1,899,000
Sep 8, 2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41007110

$1,899,000
Oct 29, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40837023

$1,600,000
Oct 18, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #633726810

$1,600,000

+2.1% / yr

Oct 14, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40837023

Sep 5, 2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40837023

$1,799,000
Jul 30, 2018

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #40826018

Jun 13, 2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40826018

$1,899,000
Oct 13, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #144482752

$1,195,000
Oct 13, 2004

Sold

MLSListings #EB40029234

$1,195,000
Oct 13, 2004

Sold

EBRD #40029234

$1,195,000
Jul 28, 2004

Pending

MLSListings #EB40029234

Jul 28, 2004

Pending

EBRD #40029234

Jul 20, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40029234

$1,195,000
Jul 20, 2004

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40029234

$1,195,000
Aug 3, 1999

Sold

EBRD #29019843

$772,500
Jul 14, 1999

Pending

EBRD #29019843

Jun 30, 1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #29019843

$699,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/21/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41121507

$2,295,000
01/21/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41121507

$2,295,000
06/05/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41094503

06/05/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #MR41094503

$2,295,000
05/14/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41094503

$2,295,000
05/14/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #MR41094503

$2,295,000
04/23/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41094503

$1,899,000
04/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41094503

$1,899,000
11/04/2022

Sold

EBRD #41007110

$1,750,000
11/04/2022

Sold

RESFAR #41007110

$1,750,000
11/04/2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB41007110

$1,750,000
10/28/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1501657392

$1,750,000

+2.2% / yr

10/12/2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB41007110

10/12/2022

Pending

RESFAR #41007110

10/12/2022

Pending

EBRD #41007110

10/07/2022

Price Change

RESFAR #41007110

$1,799,000
09/08/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41007110

$1,899,000
09/08/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41007110

$1,899,000
09/08/2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41007110

$1,899,000
10/29/2018

Sold

EBRD #40837023

$1,600,000
10/18/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #633726810

$1,600,000

+2.1% / yr

10/14/2018

Pending

EBRD #40837023

09/05/2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40837023

$1,799,000
07/30/2018

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #40826018

06/13/2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40826018

$1,899,000
10/13/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #144482752

$1,195,000
10/13/2004

Sold

MLSListings #EB40029234

$1,195,000
10/13/2004

Sold

EBRD #40029234

$1,195,000
07/28/2004

Pending

MLSListings #EB40029234

07/28/2004

Pending

EBRD #40029234

07/20/2004

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40029234

$1,195,000
07/20/2004

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40029234

$1,195,000
08/03/1999

Sold

EBRD #29019843

$772,500
07/14/1999

Pending

EBRD #29019843

06/30/1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #29019843

$699,000

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

Public Records for 260 Alvarado Road

Taxable ValueLand$546,210Additions$1,274,490Total$1,820,700
Tax Record2025$25,730 ($2,144 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,388 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,388 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,682 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated2000CountyALAMEDAAPN48H-7607-19-11

Schools near 260 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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260 Alvarado Road is a single family home for sale in Berkeley, CA 94705. This property was listed for sale on January 21, 2026 by Red Oak Realty, it's currently listed at $2,295,000. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on November 4, 2022. This listing's school district is Oakland Unified School District. Nearby schools include Thornhill Elementary School, Chabot Elementary School and Claremont Middle School. 260 Alvarado Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,607 sqft single family home built in 1995.

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Ana Forest, DRE #01234464

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