Last Sold Price
5 beds3,116 sqft$594/sqft
638 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

Description

Sophisticated Craftsman in sought after Claremont neighborhood. Timeless finishes, great floorplan, lots of natural light. Formal LR & DR, open chef's kitchen w/adjoining FR, 5BD/3.5BA, home gym, & generous storage. Level out to patio & gardens, level lawn above, & upper deck w/big 4 bridge views.Sophisticated Craftsman in sought after Claremont neighborhood. Timeless finishes, great floorplan, lots of natural light. Formal LR & DR, open chef's kitchen w/adjoining FR, 5BD/3.5BA, home gym, & generous storage. Level out to patio & gardens, level lawn above, & upper deck w/big 4 bridge views.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/06/2016 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Nancy Rothman

    Nancy Rothman

    Listing Agent

    Pacific Union International

    DRE #01016626

    P: (510) 701-0230

  2. Listed by Susan Peterson • DRE #00992024 • Pacific Union International

Property Details for 638 Alvarado Road

Status
MLS #
40730114
Days on Compass
12
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
RESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built
1996
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,370 SF
City
BERKELEY
Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv
CLAREMONT
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage
View
Bay

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,300,000

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

95.0%

[Berkeley, CA]

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Pacific Union International, Nancy Rothman, DRE #01016626; Pacific Union International, Susan Peterson, DRE #00992024

Sold By ALAIN PINEL REALTORS, JENNIFER GRAHAM, DRE #01368134

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Building Information for 638 Alvarado Road

Stories-Year Built1996Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,370 SF

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Property Information for 638 Alvarado Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Storage, Other
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Sunken Tub, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Storage, Other
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: None
  • Builder/Architect: Peter Gilbert
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Master Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot, Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8370
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8370.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3116
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: Other
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Acres: 0.19
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 1686
  • Directions to Property: Tunnel to Bridge to Alvarado
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • New Subdivision: No
  • Parcel Number: 48H-7607-26-3
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Property History for 638 Alvarado Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 6, 2016

Sold

EBRD #40730114

$1,850,000
Apr 6, 2016

Sold

MLSListings #CC40730114

$1,850,000
Mar 29, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568953805

$1,850,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/06/2016

Sold

EBRD #40730114

$1,850,000
04/06/2016

Sold

MLSListings #CC40730114

$1,850,000
03/29/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568953805

$1,850,000

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

Public Records for 638 Alvarado Road

Taxable ValueLand$670,129Additions$1,563,634Total$2,233,763
Tax Record2025$30,128 ($2,511 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,116 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,116 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,370 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996Year Renovated1996CountyALAMEDAAPN48H-7607-26-3

Schools near 638 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: 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
$1,850,000
5
3,116
8,370
4
2
2,265
8,479
$2,625,000
4
3,109
8,350
3
4
2,994
8,400
4
2.5
2,044
8,660
$750,000
3
1,951
7,035

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Listing Courtesy of Pacific Union International, Nancy Rothman, DRE #01016626; Pacific Union International, Susan Peterson, DRE #00992024

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