270 Alvarado Rd is a 4,933 square foot house on a 0.68 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 02, 1986 for $342,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $3,436,242.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
0.68 acresLot Size
$697Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,436,242
$3.1M since sold in July 1986$171K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 14.3% higher than the average sale price ($3.01M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40025976
Jul 28, 2004
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Sep 25, 1998
Sold
$187,000
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 2, 1986
Sold
$342,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,475 (+3.8%)
$1,954,818 + $1,405,546
$3,360,364
2024
$42,845 (−5.8%)
$1,916,497 + $1,377,991
$3,294,488
2023
$45,502 (+1.7%)
$1,878,921 + $1,350,974
$3,229,895
2022
$44,747 (+2.5%)
$1,805,969 + $1,298,521
$3,104,490
2021
$43,644 (+1.1%)
$1,805,969 + $1,298,521
$3,104,490
2020
$43,173 (+2.7%)
$1,770,562 + $1,273,062
$3,043,624
2019
$42,038 (+5.6%)
$1,752,414 + $1,260,014
$3,012,428
2018
$39,793 (+6.0%)
$1,718,059 + $1,235,311
$2,953,370
2017
$37,551
$1,651,357 + $1,050,865
$2,702,222
Tax history for 270 Alvarado Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,475 (+3.8%)
$1,954,818 + $1,405,546
$3,360,364
2024
$42,845 (−5.8%)
$1,916,497 + $1,377,991
$3,294,488
2023
$45,502 (+1.7%)
$1,878,921 + $1,350,974
$3,229,895
2022
$44,747 (+2.5%)
$1,805,969 + $1,298,521
$3,104,490
2021
$43,644 (+1.1%)
$1,805,969 + $1,298,521
$3,104,490
2020
$43,173 (+2.7%)
$1,770,562 + $1,273,062
$3,043,624
2019
$42,038 (+5.6%)
$1,752,414 + $1,260,014
$3,012,428
2018
$39,793 (+6.0%)
$1,718,059 + $1,235,311
$2,953,370
2017
$37,551
$1,651,357 + $1,050,865
$2,702,222
*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 24, 2025 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Install a new residential energy storage system with a Tesla Powerwall.
Battery
Electrical
Nov 20, 2025 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Install a new residential energy storage system including Tesla Powerwalls. Install a new backup electrical panel and span panels with circuit breakers.
Battery
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: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: U-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Pool Information
Has Pool
View Information
View: Excellent
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOTEL CLAREMONT
Living Sq. Ft: 4,933
Building Sq. Ft: 4,933
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2.5
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 29,769
Legal Lot Number: 19
Legal Block Number: 7
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.6834
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,933
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 2013
County: Alameda County
APN: 064 422202601
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Chabot Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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
0.46% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.27M – $3.95M
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