A perfect 1994 contemporary in serene setting canopied by mature trees. Only one owner - house has been impeccably maintained. Many recent upgrades & decorator touches. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. 3BR/2BA on lower level. Large two-car garage with wine cellar underneath.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
6,860 sq ftLot Size
$724Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Judith A. Glass•DRE #01062197• The GRUBB Company
Listed by Sheila Sabine•DRE #01028547• The GRUBB Company
Bought with Sherry Benninger•DRE #01011715• The GRUBB Company
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40277710
Redfin Estimate
$1,538,474
$1.1M since sold in July 2013$11K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 7.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.66M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40277710
Aug 22, 2007
Sold
$978,000
$460/sq ft
Jul 14, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jun 22, 2007
Listed
$939,000
$442/sq ft
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A perfect 1994 contemporary in serene setting canopied by mature trees. Only one owner - house has been impeccably maintained. Many recent upgrades & decorator touches. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. 3BR/2BA on lower level. Large two-car garage with wine cellar underneath.
Public Records
Jan 4, 1995
Sold
$329,000
$155/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,317 (+4.3%)
$385,360 + $899,174
$1,284,534
2024
$17,562 (−5.5%)
$385,360 + $899,174
$1,284,534
2023
$18,575 (+2.3%)
$377,805 + $881,545
$1,259,350
2022
$18,166 (+3.5%)
$363,138 + $847,322
$1,210,460
2021
$17,549 (+1.1%)
$363,138 + $847,322
$1,210,460
2020
$17,357 (+3.2%)
$356,020 + $830,714
$1,186,734
2019
$16,817 (+2.2%)
$352,370 + $822,197
$1,174,567
2018
$16,458 (+3.7%)
$345,463 + $806,082
$1,151,545
2017
$15,866 (+1.1%)
$332,052 + $774,789
$1,106,841
2016
$15,689 (+0.5%)
$332,052 + $774,789
$1,106,841
2015
$15,613 (−1.9%)
$325,541 + $759,597
$1,085,138
2014
$15,909 (+8.2%)
$314,375 + $733,542
$1,047,917
2013
$14,700 (+7.3%)
$314,375 + $733,542
$1,047,917
2012
$13,695 (−0.6%)
$287,700 + $671,300
$959,000
2011
$13,778 (+1.6%)
$273,600 + $638,400
$912,000
2010
$13,564 (+8.9%)
$273,600 + $638,400
$912,000
2009
$12,457 (−9.9%)
$273,600 + $638,400
$912,000
2008
$13,832
$247,800 + $578,200
$826,000
Tax history for 1391 Alvarado Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,317 (+4.3%)
$385,360 + $899,174
$1,284,534
2024
$17,562 (−5.5%)
$385,360 + $899,174
$1,284,534
2023
$18,575 (+2.3%)
$377,805 + $881,545
$1,259,350
2022
$18,166 (+3.5%)
$363,138 + $847,322
$1,210,460
2021
$17,549 (+1.1%)
$363,138 + $847,322
$1,210,460
2020
$17,357 (+3.2%)
$356,020 + $830,714
$1,186,734
2019
$16,817 (+2.2%)
$352,370 + $822,197
$1,174,567
2018
$16,458 (+3.7%)
$345,463 + $806,082
$1,151,545
2017
$15,866 (+1.1%)
$332,052 + $774,789
$1,106,841
2016
$15,689 (+0.5%)
$332,052 + $774,789
$1,106,841
2015
$15,613 (−1.9%)
$325,541 + $759,597
$1,085,138
2014
$15,909 (+8.2%)
$314,375 + $733,542
$1,047,917
2013
$14,700 (+7.3%)
$314,375 + $733,542
$1,047,917
2012
$13,695 (−0.6%)
$287,700 + $671,300
$959,000
2011
$13,778 (+1.6%)
$273,600 + $638,400
$912,000
2010
$13,564 (+8.9%)
$273,600 + $638,400
$912,000
2009
$12,457 (−9.9%)
$273,600 + $638,400
$912,000
2008
$13,832
$247,800 + $578,200
$826,000
*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
Feb 23, 2018 • Final
Rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Replace a furnace in the same location with an 80% AFUE rating.
HVAC
Jun 28, 2016 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Install a new electrical subpanel.
Electrical
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: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,125
Building Sq. Ft: 2,125
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: MAP 174 PG 69
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,860
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.1575
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,125
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,860 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Alameda County
APN: 048H765406002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chabot Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Claremont Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Oakland Technical High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 22-32% chance 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, 9 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
$1.46M – $1.77M
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