641 Alvarado Rd is a 3,275 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 05, 2009 for $957,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $2,833,804.
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$865Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,833,804
$1.9M since sold in June 2009$121K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 19% lower than the average sale price ($3.50M) of 6 comparable homes.
Golden Gate views from this Craftsman home with a very modern kitchen. 3 bedrooms up that share a bath and a second living space or ADU with own entry at the lowest level. Parking at the street and many stairs down to the home.
7 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41125455
May 27, 2026
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jun 5, 2009
Sold
$957,000
$292/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40401848
May 4, 2009
Listing Removed
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Apr 15, 2009
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40375509
Dec 12, 2008
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,221 (+4.3%)
$377,082 + $879,860
$1,256,942
2024
$17,462 (−5.1%)
$369,690 + $862,610
$1,232,300
2023
$18,409 (+1.7%)
$362,443 + $845,701
$1,208,144
2022
$18,093 (+3.0%)
$348,372 + $812,870
$1,161,242
2021
$17,572 (+1.1%)
$348,372 + $812,870
$1,161,242
2020
$17,376 (+3.2%)
$341,542 + $796,933
$1,138,475
2019
$16,839 (+2.1%)
$338,043 + $788,767
$1,126,810
2018
$16,486 (+3.7%)
$331,416 + $773,305
$1,104,721
2017
$15,894 (+2.7%)
$318,548 + $743,280
$1,061,828
2016
$15,481 (+0.6%)
$318,548 + $743,280
$1,061,828
2015
$15,396 (−0.6%)
$312,304 + $728,710
$1,041,014
2014
$15,491
$301,592 + $703,716
$1,005,308
2013
$15,503 (+4.3%)
$301,592 + $703,716
$1,005,308
2012
$14,866 (+0.6%)
$300,231 + $700,541
$1,000,772
2011
$14,776 (+2.2%)
$294,346 + $686,808
$981,154
2010
$14,460 (+524.6%)
$288,575 + $673,343
$961,918
2009
$2,315 (+6.6%)
$286,419 + $668,312
$954,731
2008
$2,171
$27,988 + $65,496
$93,484
Tax history for 641 Alvarado Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,221 (+4.3%)
$377,082 + $879,860
$1,256,942
2024
$17,462 (−5.1%)
$369,690 + $862,610
$1,232,300
2023
$18,409 (+1.7%)
$362,443 + $845,701
$1,208,144
2022
$18,093 (+3.0%)
$348,372 + $812,870
$1,161,242
2021
$17,572 (+1.1%)
$348,372 + $812,870
$1,161,242
2020
$17,376 (+3.2%)
$341,542 + $796,933
$1,138,475
2019
$16,839 (+2.1%)
$338,043 + $788,767
$1,126,810
2018
$16,486 (+3.7%)
$331,416 + $773,305
$1,104,721
2017
$15,894 (+2.7%)
$318,548 + $743,280
$1,061,828
2016
$15,481 (+0.6%)
$318,548 + $743,280
$1,061,828
2015
$15,396 (−0.6%)
$312,304 + $728,710
$1,041,014
2014
$15,491
$301,592 + $703,716
$1,005,308
2013
$15,503 (+4.3%)
$301,592 + $703,716
$1,005,308
2012
$14,866 (+0.6%)
$300,231 + $700,541
$1,000,772
2011
$14,776 (+2.2%)
$294,346 + $686,808
$981,154
2010
$14,460 (+524.6%)
$288,575 + $673,343
$961,918
2009
$2,315 (+6.6%)
$286,419 + $668,312
$954,731
2008
$2,171
$27,988 + $65,496
$93,484
*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
Jan 22, 2018 • Final
Residential building - alteration
Remove and replace windows and patio doors on a single-family home.
Remodel
Nov 1, 2017 • Final
R) - reroof certificate (building)
Obtain a re-roofing certification and an obstruction permit for curbside parking or sidewalk and street obstruction. This includes the use of scaffolding, canopies, fencing, dumpsters, and traffic control.
Roofing
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: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,156
Building Sq. Ft: 2,156
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,600
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.2663
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,275
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Alameda County
APN: 048H766300803
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 12, 2018
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Chabot Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
6 days above 84° expected this year, 12 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
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Berkeley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$3.49M – $4.22M
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