1239 Alvarado Rd is a 3,585 square foot house on a 9,620 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 02, 1998 for $425,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,940,882.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
9,620 sq ftLot Size
$541Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,940,882
$1.5M since sold in October 1998$2,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 19.2% lower than the average sale price ($2.40M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Mar 2, 2019
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28259012
Feb 17, 2015
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10261668
Oct 2, 1998
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Oct 2, 1998
Sold
$425,000
$119/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28261668
Aug 26, 1998
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jan 8, 1990
Sold
$450,000
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 19, 1987
Sold
$75,000
$21/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 15, 1985
Sold
$40,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,317 (+4.8%)
$203,868 + $535,584
$739,452
2024
$10,799 (−4.8%)
$199,871 + $525,083
$724,954
2023
$11,338 (+2.6%)
$195,953 + $514,790
$710,743
2022
$11,048 (+6.2%)
$188,345 + $494,803
$683,148
2021
$10,401 (+1.1%)
$188,345 + $494,803
$683,148
2020
$10,291 (+3.7%)
$184,653 + $485,103
$669,756
2019
$9,921 (+2.1%)
$182,759 + $480,129
$662,888
2018
$9,719 (+3.9%)
$179,177 + $470,716
$649,893
2017
$9,354 (+3.2%)
$172,220 + $452,441
$624,661
2016
$9,062 (+0.5%)
$172,220 + $452,441
$624,661
2015
$9,019 (−1.5%)
$168,844 + $443,571
$612,415
2014
$9,156 (−0.3%)
$163,050 + $428,351
$591,401
2013
$9,184 (+4.2%)
$163,050 + $428,351
$591,401
2012
$8,814 (+1.0%)
$162,315 + $426,418
$588,733
2011
$8,723 (+3.1%)
$159,132 + $418,058
$577,190
2010
$8,463 (−1.4%)
$156,012 + $409,861
$565,873
2009
$8,584 (+7.6%)
$154,847 + $406,800
$561,647
2008
$7,977
$155,215 + $407,768
$562,983
Tax history for 1239 Alvarado Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,317 (+4.8%)
$203,868 + $535,584
$739,452
2024
$10,799 (−4.8%)
$199,871 + $525,083
$724,954
2023
$11,338 (+2.6%)
$195,953 + $514,790
$710,743
2022
$11,048 (+6.2%)
$188,345 + $494,803
$683,148
2021
$10,401 (+1.1%)
$188,345 + $494,803
$683,148
2020
$10,291 (+3.7%)
$184,653 + $485,103
$669,756
2019
$9,921 (+2.1%)
$182,759 + $480,129
$662,888
2018
$9,719 (+3.9%)
$179,177 + $470,716
$649,893
2017
$9,354 (+3.2%)
$172,220 + $452,441
$624,661
2016
$9,062 (+0.5%)
$172,220 + $452,441
$624,661
2015
$9,019 (−1.5%)
$168,844 + $443,571
$612,415
2014
$9,156 (−0.3%)
$163,050 + $428,351
$591,401
2013
$9,184 (+4.2%)
$163,050 + $428,351
$591,401
2012
$8,814 (+1.0%)
$162,315 + $426,418
$588,733
2011
$8,723 (+3.1%)
$159,132 + $418,058
$577,190
2010
$8,463 (−1.4%)
$156,012 + $409,861
$565,873
2009
$8,584 (+7.6%)
$154,847 + $406,800
$561,647
2008
$7,977
$155,215 + $407,768
$562,983
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RH-4
S-9
Hillside Residential - 4 Zone
The intent of the RH-4 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance areas for single-family dwellings on lots of 6,500 to 8,000 sq ft and is typically appropriate in already developed areas of the Oakland Hills.
Zone overlays
Fire Safety Protection Combining Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Residential building - repair
Replace the foundation and the retaining wall at the rear of the home.
Remodel
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Residential building - alteration
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood
Building Type: Detached
View Information
View: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT KNOLLS
Living Sq. Ft: 3,585
Building Sq. Ft: 3,585
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2.5
Legal Description: BLK C LOT 3
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,620
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: C
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.2208
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,585
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 9,620 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Alameda County
APN: 048H765401400
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Chabot Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Claremont Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Oakland Technical High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 86° expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.84M – $2.23M
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