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Off Market Jul 2021 for $1.5M

$1,983,450

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,215/mo

•

3,020

sq ft

1285 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

About this home

Spectacular unobstructed Golden Gate and sweeping Canyon views! Sophisticated Contemporary retreat located in the desirable Claremont Knolls neighborhood, near hiking trails. Close to Claremont shops,restaurants and Rockridge BART. Home faces west and all rooms have views.Soaring ceilings in entry and Living Rm, built-in Birds Eye maple bookshelves in LR & Library. Recently remodeled and in move-in condition. Loads of storage in basement. Private wine room area.

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

10,650 sq ftLot Size

$657Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Geri Stern •DRE #00996235 • Compass

Listed by Carla Della Zoppa •DRE #00595328 • Compass

Bought with Walter Martinez •DRE #02103049 • Century 21 MM

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40945443

Redfin Estimate

$1,983,450

$483K since sold in July 2021$61K since July

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This home's estimate is 10% higher than the average sale price ($1.80M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$1,465,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,729 sq ft
1383 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,758,225
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,917 sq ft
1227 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,100,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,953 sq ft
39 Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA 94704
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,860,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths3,010 sq ft
1102 Grand View Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,100,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths3,025 sq ft
267 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,540,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,087 sq ft
6181 Contra Costa Rd, Oakland, CA 94618

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Market trends in 94705, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

121.5%

+2.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.2M

$62K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

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Sale history for 1285 Alvarado Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40945443

Jul 1, 2021

Sold

$1,500,000

$497/sq ft

Jun 3, 2021

Pending

—

Apr 14, 2021

Listed

$1,395,000

$462/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10258344

Sep 30, 1998

Sold

$415,000

$137/sq ft

Jun 24, 1998

Listed

$415,000

$137/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28258344

Sep 30, 1998

Sold

$415,000

$137/sq ft

Jul 18, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Jun 12, 1998

Listed

$410,000

$136/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 6, 1987

Sold

$63,000

$21/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,726 (+4.2%)

$477,540 + $1,114,260

$1,591,800

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%)

$477,540 + $1,114,260

$1,591,800

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.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,650 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1978

Sq. Ft.

3,020

Year built

1977

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

048H765401202

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Library, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Upper Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Counter - Tile,Dishwasher,Electric Range/Cooktop,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven Built-in,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 10
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Stone
Basement: Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Siding - Other
Building Area Total: 3,020
Foundation Details: Raised, Earthquake Braced

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Sprinklers Front
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 3020
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1978

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 10650
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Features: Sloped Down
Zoning: SFR

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: All Public Utilities, Individual Gas Meter

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)

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 Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

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

Berkeley, CA • 94705

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.89M – $2.28M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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1345 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1280 Sq. Ft.	$1,284,485

Address	Redfin Estimate
1227 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2917 Sq. Ft.	$2,226,942
1239 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2985 Sq. Ft.	$1,928,882

Address	Redfin Estimate
1215 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3943 Sq. Ft.	$2,030,420
1305 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 3242 Sq. Ft.	$1,881,276

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