45 Alta Rd

Berkeley, CA 94708

$3,500,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
4,396 Sq. Ft.
$796 / Sq. Ft.
4,396
Sq. Ft.
$796
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 10/24/25
Sold 10/24/25

Description

Elevated north Berkeley Hills Bay-view home on double lot. With a complete down to the studs renovation from 2018 – 2020. With no telephone poles and wires obstructing world class views of the San Francisco skyline, Bay Bridge, straight on views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt. Tam and the Richmond San Rafael Bridge. Living, dining, and lower-level entertainment rooms showcase expansive windows framing Bay vistas, the largest stretching 12 feet across the dining room. Top-to-bottom transformation of...Elevated north Berkeley Hills Bay-view home on double lot. With a complete down to the studs renovation from 2018 – 2020. With no telephone poles and wires obstructing world class views of the San Francisco skyline, Bay Bridge, straight on views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt. Tam and the Richmond San Rafael Bridge. Living, dining, and lower-level entertainment rooms showcase expansive windows framing Bay vistas, the largest stretching 12 feet across the dining room. Top-to-bottom transformation of everything from foundation to solar roof panels and all in between: plumbing, electrical, hardwood flooring, dual-pane windows, HVAC, appliances, lighting, and more. In a fresh take on the home’s original aesthetic, Art Deco motif brings geometric glamour. Radiant, connected public spaces, where expansive windows frame panoramas of five counties and three iconic bridges, include a dine-in island-centric kitchen. A family room with the second fireplace opens to paver terrace and landscaped garden, plus grand-scaled living, dining, and entertainment rooms. The attached ADU, which also looks to the Bay, features a separate entry, upscale full kitchen and bathroom, multipurpose living area, plus dedicated deck. Two car garage plus driveway for seven cars.
  1. Listed by Anthony Riggins • DRE #01372885 • SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC

Property Details for 45 Alta Road

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
N BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Art Deco, Contemporary
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached, Garage (ParkingFeatures), Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces, Enclosed, EV Charger, Garage Facing Front, On Street, Private, Garage Door Opener
Total # Parking Spaces
7
LISTING UPDATED: 10/30/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 45 Alta Road

StatusSold
MLS #41110136
Days on Compass9
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1947
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,962 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC, Anthony Riggins, DRE #01372885

Sold By Berkeley Hills Realty, Mykah Larkins, DRE #01380576

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Building Information for 45 Alta Road

Stories2Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,962 SF

Payment Calculator

$20,384 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$17,058

Property Taxes

$3,326

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 45 Alta Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Stone (Marble, Slate etc.
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Electric, Hookups Only, Inside Room, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, In-Law Unit, Storage, Sunroom, Unfinished Room, Laundry Room, Au Pair
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, Dining Area, Eat-In Kitchen, Family Room, In-Law Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Office, Storage, Sun Porch, Unfinished Room
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Dual Flush Toilet, See Remarks, Shower Over Tub, Stone, Updated Baths, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Double Vanity, Dual Flush Toilet, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Stone, Tub, Updated Baths, Walk-In Closet(s), Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: Yes
  • ADU Kitchen: Yes
  • ADU Occupied: No
  • ADU Bedrooms: 0
  • ADU Baths Full: 1
  • ADU Baths Partial: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi Units, See Remarks
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air 2 Zns or More, MultiUnits, See Remarks
  • Water/Sewer: Irrigation Connected, Meter OnSite (Irrigation), Public Water, PublicSewer
  • Energy Saving Feature: EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty, Skylight(s), Solar, Thermostat Controller
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Tankless Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing, New Construction
  • Exterior: Composition Shingles, Stone, Stucco, Concrete, Bay Window(s), Window Screens, Balcony
  • Level - Lower: 2 Baths, 2 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Sloped Down, Level, Premium Lot, Area Lighting, Auto Sprinkler F&R, Back Yard, Bay/Harbor, Curb(s), Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 10962
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10962.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4396
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 5+ Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Terraced Down, Fenced Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscaped, Low Maintenance, Private, Storage Area, Storm Drain
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Acres: 0.25
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Marin>Spruce>Alta
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2951-13
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • ADU Description: Studio w/separate entranc
  • ADU Building Type: Attached
  • ADU Main Entry Floor: Lower
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 45 Alta Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 24, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41110136

$3,500,000—
Oct 24, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41110136

$3,500,000—
Oct 20, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1919965718

$3,500,000

+9.4% / yr

Oct 3, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41110136

—
Oct 3, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41110136

—
Sep 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41110136

$2,950,000—
Sep 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41110136

$2,950,000—
May 25, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40818390

$1,799,000—
May 25, 2018

Sold

MLSListings #EB40818390

$1,799,000—
May 23, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623293204

$1,799,000—
May 9, 2018

Pending

MLSListings #EB40818390

—
May 9, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40818390

—
Apr 20, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40818390

$1,899,000—
Apr 20, 2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40818390

$1,899,000—
Jan 27, 2018

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #40806094

—
Dec 22, 2017

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40806094

$1,899,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/24/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41110136

$3,500,000
10/24/2025

Sold

EBRD #41110136

$3,500,000
10/20/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1919965718

$3,500,000

+9.4% / yr

10/03/2025

Pending

EBRD #41110136

—
10/03/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41110136

—
09/24/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41110136

$2,950,000
09/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41110136

$2,950,000
05/25/2018

Sold

EBRD #40818390

$1,799,000
05/25/2018

Sold

MLSListings #EB40818390

$1,799,000
05/23/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623293204

$1,799,000
05/09/2018

Pending

MLSListings #EB40818390

—
05/09/2018

Pending

EBRD #40818390

—
04/20/2018

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40818390

$1,899,000
04/20/2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40818390

$1,899,000
01/27/2018

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #40806094

—
12/22/2017

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40806094

$1,899,000

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

Public Records for 45 Alta Road

Taxable ValueLand$739,576Additions$1,538,312Total$2,277,888
Tax Record2025$39,915 ($3,326 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,950 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,950 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,962 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1965CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2951-13

Schools near 45 Alta Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Ruth Acty Elementary
Public - K to 5
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public - K to 5
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC, Anthony Riggins, DRE #01372885

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