678 Alvarado Rd is a 1,848 square foot house on a 8,825 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 25, 2009 for $580,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,780,700.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
8,825 sq ftLot Size
$964Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,780,700
$1.2M since sold in November 2009$26K since July
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This home's estimate is 2.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.74M) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
May 27, 2025 • Final
Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Construct a new wood-framed detached studio accessory dwelling unit at the rear of an existing single-family home. The project includes a bathroom and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
Addition
ADU
Dec 19, 2024 • Final
Bw) - building worksheet (building)
Construct a new detached single-story accessory dwelling unit. No changes in zoning or use are included, and the public right of way will remain open and accessible.
ADU
New construction
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: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
View Information
View: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOTEL CLAREMONT MAP 02
Living Sq. Ft: 1,848
Building Sq. Ft: 1,848
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,825
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: 7
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.2026
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,848
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 8,825 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Alameda County
APN: 048H760703000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 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
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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 86° 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
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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
$1.69M – $2.05M
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