Google street view image for 1285 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

Off market jul 2021 for $1.5M

$1,939,246

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,353/mo

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3,020

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1285 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

About this home

1285 Alvarado Rd is a 3,020 square foot house on a 10,650 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 22, 2021 for $1,500,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,939,246.

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

10,650 sq ftLot Size

$642Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,939,246

$439K since sold in July 2021$70K since October

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This home's estimate is 12.8% lower than the average sale price ($2.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$2,120,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,995 sq ft
1200 Westview Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$5,102,920
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,128 sq ft
2920 Avalon Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$1,800,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths2,380 sq ft
6801 Buckingham Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$1,465,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,729 sq ft
1383 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,758,225
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,917 sq ft
1227 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,100,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,953 sq ft
39 Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA 94704

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Market trends in 94705, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

123.6%

2.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$247K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 1285 Alvarado Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,726 (+4.2%)

$487,089 + $1,136,541

$1,623,630

2024

$21,816 (−5.4%)

$477,540 + $1,114,260

$1,591,800

2023

$23,073 (+1.8%)

$468,180 + $1,092,420

$1,560,600

2022

$22,654 (+128.9%)

$450,000 + $1,050,000

$1,500,000

2021

$9,897

$450,000 + $1,050,000

$1,500,000

2020

$9,903 (+5.2%)

$180,308 + $420,719

$601,027

2019

$9,415 (+2.3%)

$178,459 + $416,405

$594,864

2018

$9,206 (+4.0%)

$174,961 + $408,242

$583,203

2017

$8,853 (+3.4%)

$168,168 + $392,392

$560,560

2016

$8,559 (+0.6%)

$168,168 + $392,392

$560,560

2015

$8,504 (+1.4%)

$164,871 + $384,700

$549,571

2014

$8,383 (−0.3%)

$159,214 + $371,500

$530,714

2013

$8,406 (+4.2%)

$159,214 + $371,500

$530,714

2012

$8,067 (+1.0%)

$158,495 + $369,823

$528,318

2011

$7,985 (+3.3%)

$155,388 + $362,573

$517,961

2010

$7,729 (−1.5%)

$152,341 + $355,464

$507,805

2009

$7,843 (+7.6%)

$151,204 + $352,809

$504,013

2008

$7,290

$151,563 + $353,648

$505,211

Tax history for 1285 Alvarado Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,726 (+4.2%)

$487,089 + $1,136,541

$1,623,630

2024

$21,816 (−5.4%)

$477,540 + $1,114,260

$1,591,800

2023

$23,073 (+1.8%)

$468,180 + $1,092,420

$1,560,600

2022

$22,654 (+128.9%)

$450,000 + $1,050,000

$1,500,000

2021

$9,897

$450,000 + $1,050,000

$1,500,000

2020

$9,903 (+5.2%)

$180,308 + $420,719

$601,027

2019

$9,415 (+2.3%)

$178,459 + $416,405

$594,864

2018

$9,206 (+4.0%)

$174,961 + $408,242

$583,203

2017

$8,853 (+3.4%)

$168,168 + $392,392

$560,560

2016

$8,559 (+0.6%)

$168,168 + $392,392

$560,560

2015

$8,504 (+1.4%)

$164,871 + $384,700

$549,571

2014

$8,383 (−0.3%)

$159,214 + $371,500

$530,714

2013

$8,406 (+4.2%)

$159,214 + $371,500

$530,714

2012

$8,067 (+1.0%)

$158,495 + $369,823

$528,318

2011

$7,985 (+3.3%)

$155,388 + $362,573

$517,961

2010

$7,729 (−1.5%)

$152,341 + $355,464

$507,805

2009

$7,843 (+7.6%)

$151,204 + $352,809

$504,013

2008

$7,290

$151,563 + $353,648

$505,211

*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

Dec 17, 2021 • Final

Rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)

Relocate and replace a gas furnace in a single-family home.

Gas

HVAC

Jul 14, 2021 • Final

Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)

Remodel

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

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good

Property Information
Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT KNOLLS
Living Sq. Ft: 3,020
Building Sq. Ft: 3,020
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 3
Legal Description: OFFICIAL RECS 4 PG 67 BLK C PART OF LOT 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,650
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: C
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.2445
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,020
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 10,650 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Alameda County
APN: 048H765401202

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 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 • 2.5mi

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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Historical weather

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.84M – $2.23M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1315 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,749,274
1345 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1280 Sq. Ft.	$1,279,687
1325 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2868 Sq. Ft.	$1,880,310
1335 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1622 Sq. Ft.	$1,340,391
1091 Siler Place, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1814 Sq. Ft.	$1,662,075
1075 Rispin Drive, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 2760 Sq. Ft.	$1,667,371

Address	Redfin Estimate
1227 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2917 Sq. Ft.	$2,199,933
1239 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3585 Sq. Ft.	$1,940,882
1301 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2176 Sq. Ft.	$1,642,720
1099 Siler Place, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2116 Sq. Ft.	$1,564,658
1098 Siler Place, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3267 Sq. Ft.	$2,137,499

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1215 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3943 Sq. Ft.	$2,300,181
1305 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 3242 Sq. Ft.	$1,955,945
1247 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2133 Sq. Ft.	$1,844,581
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