688 Alvarado Road

Berkeley, CA 94705

$2,752,500
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,701 Sq. Ft.
$1,019 / Sq. Ft.
2,701
Sq. Ft.
$1,019
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Elegant Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Mid Century boasts SF Bay views, sits on 2.5 lots & tastefully updated while keeping the original architectural design intact. Built by architect Donald K. Olsen of Sausalito with an extensive remodel designed by renowned CA Central Coast architect, Marcel Sedletzky. Close to the Claremont Resort, the Elmwood District + the Eucalyptus Path this 3 en-suite bedroom + home office/guest room has private access from the service tram. A 750+ bottle capacity, climate-controlled...Elegant Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Mid Century boasts SF Bay views, sits on 2.5 lots & tastefully updated while keeping the original architectural design intact. Built by architect Donald K. Olsen of Sausalito with an extensive remodel designed by renowned CA Central Coast architect, Marcel Sedletzky. Close to the Claremont Resort, the Elmwood District + the Eucalyptus Path this 3 en-suite bedroom + home office/guest room has private access from the service tram. A 750+ bottle capacity, climate-controlled wine cellar completes this level. The upper level showcases beautiful public rooms ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining and boasts 2 exterior terraces. Refinished hardwood floors from the living, dining room, the gourmet kitchen, breakfast room and the upper-level primary en suite. Dramatic living room features an Origami folded ceiling motif, copper accents & up-lighting. The dining room offers the same sparkling views with sliding doors leading to a front terrace & a picture window which perfectly frames this magnificent scene. Adjacent to the kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz & butcher block counters + ample storage is a cozy sitting area with majestic views. Expansive landscaped grounds, mature trees & mostly native + drought tolerant plantings on drip irrigation.
  1. Listed by Debbi DiMaggio Betta • DRE #01047447 • Corcoran Icon Properties
  2. Listed by Adam R. Betta • DRE #00979841 • Corcoran Icon Properties

Property Details for 688 Alvarado Road

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CLAREMONT HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Park, San Francisco

Location

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Icon Properties, Debbi DiMaggio Betta, DRE #01047447; Corcoran Icon Properties, Adam R. Betta, DRE #00979841

Sold By Compass, Robert Parker, DRE #01923837

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/13/2023 03:00 AM

Property Details for 688 Alvarado Road

StatusSold
MLS #41016926
Days on Compass72
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,429 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Icon Properties, Debbi DiMaggio Betta, DRE #01047447; Corcoran Icon Properties, Adam R. Betta, DRE #00979841

Sold By Compass, Robert Parker, DRE #01923837

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Building Information for 688 Alvarado Road

Stories2Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,429 SF

Payment Calculator

$18,099 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,022

Property Taxes

$3,077

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 688 Alvarado Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Starter, Living Room, Two-Way, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Floors, Stone (Marble, Slate etc.
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Closet, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Basement - Partial, Storage
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Sunken Tub, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Solid Surface, Split Bath, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Central Vacuum, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Level - Upper: Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 19429
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 19429.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2701
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 2 Baths, 2 Bedrooms, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Acres: 0.45
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Tunnel to Alvarado
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 48H-7607-31-2
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
  • Basement: Partial
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 688 Alvarado Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 688 Alvarado Road

Taxable ValueLand$762,399Additions$1,778,931Total$2,541,330
Tax Record2023$36,922 ($3,077 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,701 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,701 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,429 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Year Renovated1965CountyALAMEDAAPN48H-7607-31-2

Schools near 688 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

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Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Icon Properties, Debbi DiMaggio Betta, DRE #01047447; Corcoran Icon Properties, Adam R. Betta, DRE #00979841

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