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OFF MARKET

$2,713,449

•

5 ba

•

4,307

sq ft

252 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

About this home

252 Alvarado Rd is a 4,307 square foot house on a 5,670 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $2,713,449.

Single-familyProperty Type

1993Year Built

5,670 sq ftLot Size

$630Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,713,449

$219K since July

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This home's estimate is 6.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$2,000,000
A
6 beds4.5 baths4,552 sq ft
6929 Bristol Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$1,995,000
B
5 beds4 baths3,050 sq ft
6874 Buckingham Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,100,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths3,025 sq ft
267 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$2,810,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths3,094 sq ft
6189 Contra Costa Rd, Oakland, CA 94618
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,850,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths4,276 sq ft
17 Roble Ct, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$3,520,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,288 sq ft
5416 Golden Gate Ave, 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

0 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 252 Alvarado Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,383 (+15.3%)

$60,082 + $304,968

$365,050

2024

$9,006 (+3.2%)

$60,082 + $304,968

$365,050

2023

$8,730 (+3.4%)

$58,904 + $298,989

$357,893

2022

$8,445 (+0.3%)

$56,617 + $287,381

$343,998

2021

$8,421 (+8.7%)

$56,617 + $287,381

$343,998

2020

$7,749 (+6.4%)

$55,507 + $281,746

$337,253

2019

$7,285 (+2.5%)

$54,938 + $278,858

$333,796

2018

$7,108 (+3.9%)

$53,861 + $273,391

$327,252

2017

$6,840 (+5.3%)

$51,769 + $262,777

$314,546

2016

$6,496 (+3.3%)

$51,769 + $262,777

$314,546

2015

$6,286 (+2.5%)

$50,754 + $257,625

$308,379

2014

$6,135 (+1.2%)

$49,013 + $248,787

$297,800

2013

$6,060 (+3.6%)

$49,013 + $248,787

$297,800

2012

$5,851 (+2.7%)

$48,792 + $247,664

$296,456

2011

$5,699 (+0.7%)

$47,835 + $242,807

$290,642

2010

$5,660 (−0.3%)

$46,897 + $238,047

$284,944

2009

$5,676 (−23.3%)

$46,547 + $236,269

$282,816

2008

$7,400

$46,658 + $236,831

$283,489

Tax history for 252 Alvarado Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,383 (+15.3%)

$60,082 + $304,968

$365,050

2024

$9,006 (+3.2%)

$60,082 + $304,968

$365,050

2023

$8,730 (+3.4%)

$58,904 + $298,989

$357,893

2022

$8,445 (+0.3%)

$56,617 + $287,381

$343,998

2021

$8,421 (+8.7%)

$56,617 + $287,381

$343,998

2020

$7,749 (+6.4%)

$55,507 + $281,746

$337,253

2019

$7,285 (+2.5%)

$54,938 + $278,858

$333,796

2018

$7,108 (+3.9%)

$53,861 + $273,391

$327,252

2017

$6,840 (+5.3%)

$51,769 + $262,777

$314,546

2016

$6,496 (+3.3%)

$51,769 + $262,777

$314,546

2015

$6,286 (+2.5%)

$50,754 + $257,625

$308,379

2014

$6,135 (+1.2%)

$49,013 + $248,787

$297,800

2013

$6,060 (+3.6%)

$49,013 + $248,787

$297,800

2012

$5,851 (+2.7%)

$48,792 + $247,664

$296,456

2011

$5,699 (+0.7%)

$47,835 + $242,807

$290,642

2010

$5,660 (−0.3%)

$46,897 + $238,047

$284,944

2009

$5,676 (−23.3%)

$46,547 + $236,269

$282,816

2008

$7,400

$46,658 + $236,831

$283,489

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

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

Property details

Interior

Room Information
# of Rooms: 11

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Excellent

View Information
View: Excellent

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOTEL CLAREMONT
Living Sq. Ft: 4,307
Building Sq. Ft: 4,307
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,670
Legal Lot Number: 20,21
Legal Block Number: 7
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1302
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,307
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,670 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Alameda County
APN: 064 422202100

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Chabot Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Claremont Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Oakland Technical High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

5 days above 84° expected this year, 11 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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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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Estimated sale price

$2.58M – $3.12M

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Home values near 252 Alvarado Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
258 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4236 Sq. Ft.	$3,153,929
245 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5021 Sq. Ft.	$3,461,476

Address	Redfin Estimate
256 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2352 Sq. Ft.	$1,994,761
244 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| - Baths \| 8418 Sq. Ft.	$4,009,818

Address	Redfin Estimate
278 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3489 Sq. Ft.	$2,977,505
284 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4222 Sq. Ft.	$3,239,777

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