975 Alvarado Road

Sold 12/7/16
Sold 12/7/16
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Last Sold Price
$1,733,880
3 beds2,329 sqft
975 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
1998Year Built
$744/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

3+/3 mid-century designed by J. H. Ostwald, rebuilt in 1998. Incredible views and indoor/outdoor flow. Wraparound decks & private location above the Claremont. Master suite w/2 closets. Multiple private outdoor spaces, 10k lot. Close to Garber Park, Claremont, College. Adjacent lot also available.3+/3 mid-century designed by J. H. Ostwald, rebuilt in 1998. Incredible views and indoor/outdoor flow. Wraparound decks & private location above the Claremont. Master suite w/2 closets. Multiple private outdoor spaces, 10k lot. Close to Garber Park, Claremont, College. Adjacent lot also available.
  • Listed by: CHARITY ANKRUM DRE #01443289 • RED OAK REALTY
  • Listed by: LEIF JENSSEN DRE #01182699 • RED OAK REALTY
Listing closed: 12/07/2016 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40758024

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Property Information for 975 Alvarado Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: CLAREMONT HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Custom
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Garage Parking, Int Access From Garage, Enclosed Garage
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,061 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Metal, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Primary Bath Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Office, Storage, Utility Room
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • Builder/Architect: Ostwald
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Basement
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Secluded
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 10061
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10061.0
  • Model: Mid-Century
  • Roof: Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2329
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Front Yard, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.230969
Location Details
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4001.00
  • Parcel Number: 048H765602600
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 975 Alvarado Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 7, 2016

Sold

EBRD #40758024

$1,733,880—
Nov 10, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #585545270

$1,734,000—
Oct 18, 2016

Pending

EBRD #40758024

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/07/2016

Sold

EBRD #40758024

$1,733,880
11/10/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #585545270

$1,734,000
10/18/2016

Pending

EBRD #40758024

—

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Public Records for 975 Alvarado Road

Taxable ValueLand$615,678Additions$1,436,741Total$2,052,419
Tax Record2025$28,088 ($2,341 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,329 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,329 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,061 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998Year Renovated1998CountyALAMEDAAPN48H-7656-26

Schools near 975 Alvarado Road

This home is within Oakland Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Thornhill Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Chabot Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Claremont Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Oakland Technical High School
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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 975 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
$1,733,880
3
2,329
10,061
971 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
–
4
3.5
3,905
7,215
0 Siler Place, Berkeley, CA 94705
$365,000
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5,548
1005 Siler Place, Berkeley, CA 94705
$365,000
4
4.5
2,782
5,548
965 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
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2
3
2,263
7,780
1011 Siler Place, Berkeley, CA 94705
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4
2.5
1,958
5,940

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