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Last Sold Price
4 beds3,973 sqft$454/sqft
291 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,800 sq ftLot Size
1995Year Built
$454/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Spectacular Panoramic Bay, Sf, Marin + Views in Traditional Modern Craftsman built aft fire w/ 1920 plans + code upgrades. High Ceilings, Gracious Rooms, Lots of Sun, Big " Hang out" Kitchen. 4th Br w/ separate entrance & full bath. Close to Claremont & many freeways. Secret pathways from bak gateSpectacular Panoramic Bay, Sf, Marin + Views in Traditional Modern Craftsman built aft fire w/ 1920 plans + code upgrades. High Ceilings, Gracious Rooms, Lots of Sun, Big " Hang out" Kitchen. 4th Br w/ separate entrance & full bath. Close to Claremont & many freeways. Secret pathways from bak gate
  • Listed by: BARBARA HENDRICKSON DRE #00780582 • RED OAK REALTY
Listing closed: 03/21/2008 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40323494

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,925,000

Avg days on market

46

Sale-to-list ratio

99.3%

Berkeley, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RED OAK REALTY, BARBARA HENDRICKSON, DRE #00780582

Sold By THE GRUBB COMPANY, DEBBI DIMAGGIO BETTA, DRE #01047447

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Property Information for 291 Alvarado Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: CLAREMONT HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Int Access From Garage, Below Building Parking
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Canyon, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic, San Francisco, Other
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,800 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Linoleum, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Primary Bath Features: Tile, Tub
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Office
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Other
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 2 Or 2+ Zones A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Premium Lot, Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 10800
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10800.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3973
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Storage
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.25
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 1034
  • Directions to Property: Tunnel to Alvarado
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4238.00
  • Parcel Number: 64-4223-2
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • High School: 26812
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 291 Alvarado Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 21, 2008

Sold

MLSListings #EB40323494

$1,805,000
Mar 21, 2008

Sold

EBRD #40323494

$1,805,000
Mar 21, 2008

Sold

RESFAR #40323494

$1,805,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/21/2008

Sold

MLSListings #EB40323494

$1,805,000
03/21/2008

Sold

EBRD #40323494

$1,805,000
03/21/2008

Sold

RESFAR #40323494

$1,805,000

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

Public Records for 291 Alvarado Road

Taxable ValueLand$725,442Additions$1,692,698Total$2,418,140
Tax Record2025$37,866 ($3,155 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,973 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,973 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated2005CountyALAMEDAAPN64-4223-2

Schools near 291 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: 291 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
$1,805,000
4
3,973
10,800
$2,700,000
4
4,303
9,250
$1,279,000
3
2,552
11,900
810
$1,110,000
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3,941
8,850
3
3.5
4,276
22,610

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