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Off Market Sep 2016 for $1.5M

$1,994,761

•

2,352

sq ft

256 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1993Year Built

4,896 sq ftLot Size

$848Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Andrea Gordon •DRE #01233563 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with Nancy Reichert-burley •DRE #01078832 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40745136

Redfin Estimate

$1,994,761

$485K since sold in September 2016$58K since July

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This home's estimate is 3.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.93M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
3 beds2.5 baths2,215 sq ft
5656 Buena Vista Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,275,000
C
3 beds3 baths1,934 sq ft
1053 Rispin Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$3,500,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,240 sq ft
2909 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$2,150,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,592 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,250,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,127 sq ft
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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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Sale history for 256 Alvarado Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40745136

Sep 8, 2016

Sold

$1,510,000

$642/sq ft

Sep 8, 2016

Sold

$1,510,000

$642/sq ft

Jun 30, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 15, 2016

Listed

$1,399,000

$595/sq ft

Jun 15, 2016

Listed

$1,399,000

$595/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40076079

May 20, 2005

Sold

$1,325,000

$563/sq ft

May 6, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Apr 26, 2005

Listed

$1,050,000

$446/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,913 (+3.9%)

$341,900 + $797,768

$1,139,668

2024

$15,312 (−5.6%)

$341,900 + $797,768

$1,139,668

2023

$16,228 (+2.0%)

$335,198 + $782,130

$1,117,328

2022

$15,911 (+3.1%)

$322,183 + $751,761

$1,073,944

2021

$15,435 (+1.1%)

$322,183 + $751,761

$1,073,944

2020

$15,274 (+2.9%)

$315,867 + $737,023

$1,052,890

2019

$14,844 (+2.1%)

$312,629 + $729,468

$1,042,097

2018

$14,538 (+3.5%)

$306,501 + $715,170

$1,021,671

2017

$14,043 (+9.8%)

$294,600 + $687,400

$982,000

2016

$12,790 (+0.5%)

$294,600 + $687,400

$982,000

2015

$12,732 (+0.4%)

$470,976 + $426,822

$897,798

2014

$12,678 (+21.8%)

$253,500 + $591,500

$845,000

2013

$10,412 (+2.7%)

$253,500 + $591,500

$845,000

2012

$10,139 (−0.4%)

$204,700 + $477,800

$682,500

2011

$10,181 (+20.7%)

$204,000 + $476,000

$680,000

2010

$8,435 (−18.4%)

$204,000 + $476,000

$680,000

2009

$10,336 (−3.2%)

$169,600 + $395,900

$565,500

2008

$10,680

$208,600 + $486,900

$695,500

Tax history for 256 Alvarado Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,913 (+3.9%)

$341,900 + $797,768

$1,139,668

2024

$15,312 (−5.6%)

$341,900 + $797,768

$1,139,668

2023

$16,228 (+2.0%)

$335,198 + $782,130

$1,117,328

2022

$15,911 (+3.1%)

$322,183 + $751,761

$1,073,944

2021

$15,435 (+1.1%)

$322,183 + $751,761

$1,073,944

2020

$15,274 (+2.9%)

$315,867 + $737,023

$1,052,890

2019

$14,844 (+2.1%)

$312,629 + $729,468

$1,042,097

2018

$14,538 (+3.5%)

$306,501 + $715,170

$1,021,671

2017

$14,043 (+9.8%)

$294,600 + $687,400

$982,000

2016

$12,790 (+0.5%)

$294,600 + $687,400

$982,000

2015

$12,732 (+0.4%)

$470,976 + $426,822

$897,798

2014

$12,678 (+21.8%)

$253,500 + $591,500

$845,000

2013

$10,412 (+2.7%)

$253,500 + $591,500

$845,000

2012

$10,139 (−0.4%)

$204,700 + $477,800

$682,500

2011

$10,181 (+20.7%)

$204,000 + $476,000

$680,000

2010

$8,435 (−18.4%)

$204,000 + $476,000

$680,000

2009

$10,336 (−3.2%)

$169,600 + $395,900

$565,500

2008

$10,680

$208,600 + $486,900

$695,500

*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

4,896 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1993

Sq. Ft.

2,352

Year built

1993

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

048H760703900

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

Apr 17, 2018 • Final

Residential building - alteration

Remove and replace windows and patio doors in-kind at an existing single-family home.

Remodel

Apr 18, 2017 • Final

Dot - excavation (x)

Repair or replace a sewer lateral and perform excavation in the public right-of-way. Install an overflow device if required. All work must comply with city public works standards and street excavation rules.

Plumbing

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, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Space Per Unit - 2, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Formal Dining Room, Office, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Oven Built-in,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 2,352

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Back, Terraced Up
Fencing: Fenced

Mobile Home Information
Model: Traditional

Property Information
Living Area: 2352
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1993

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4896
Lot Size Area: 0.112397
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.112397
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Irregular Lot, Sloped Up
Zoning: 1001

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,352
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,896 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Alameda County
APN: 048H760703900

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

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Transit

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

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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

5 days above 84° expected this year, 10 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

$1.90M – $2.29M

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Home values near 256 Alvarado Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
258 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4236 Sq. Ft.	$3,153,929
252 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4307 Sq. Ft.	$2,782,333

Address	Redfin Estimate
278 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3489 Sq. Ft.	$2,977,505
244 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| - Baths \| 8418 Sq. Ft.	$4,009,818

Address	Redfin Estimate
245 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5021 Sq. Ft.	$3,461,476
231 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3587 Sq. Ft.	$2,798,946

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