Google street view image for 681 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

Off market apr 2016 for $2.2M

$3,525,518

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,977/mo

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5 ba

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3,629

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681 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

About this home

681 Alvarado Rd is a 3,629 square foot house on a 6,890 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 11, 2016 for $2,206,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $3,525,518.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

6,890 sq ftLot Size

$971Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$3,525,518

$1.3M since sold in April 2016$112K since October

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This home's estimate is 2.6% lower than the average sale price ($3.62M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 2, 2026
$4,225,000
A
5 beds4 baths4,119 sq ft
20 Oak Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD OCT 22, 2026
$3,650,000
B
6 beds5 baths3,232 sq ft
5744 Presley Way, Oakland, CA 94618
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$2,100,000
C
4 beds4 baths3,554 sq ft
122 Vicente Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$5,525,000
D
4 beds3 baths4,088 sq ft
2737 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$3,375,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths4,492 sq ft
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$2,850,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths4,276 sq ft
17 Roble Ct, Berkeley, CA 94705

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Market trends in 94705, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

123.6%

2.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$247K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 681 Alvarado Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$35,523 (+3.9%)

$799,083 + $1,864,528

$2,663,611

2024

$34,206 (−5.8%)

$783,418 + $1,827,977

$2,611,395

2023

$36,325 (+1.6%)

$768,058 + $1,792,136

$2,560,194

2022

$35,738 (+2.6%)

$738,237 + $1,722,555

$2,460,792

2021

$34,837 (+1.1%)

$738,237 + $1,722,555

$2,460,792

2020

$34,466 (+2.8%)

$723,764 + $1,688,783

$2,412,547

2019

$33,538 (+2.1%)

$716,345 + $1,671,472

$2,387,817

2018

$32,841 (+3.5%)

$702,302 + $1,638,705

$2,341,007

2017

$31,721 (+235.4%)

$675,036 + $1,575,084

$2,250,120

2016

$9,457 (+0.6%)

$675,036 + $1,575,084

$2,250,120

2015

$9,404 (−0.9%)

$249,853 + $366,151

$616,004

2014

$9,490 (−0.3%)

$241,280 + $353,587

$594,867

2013

$9,517 (+4.2%)

$241,280 + $353,587

$594,867

2012

$9,137

$240,190 + $351,989

$592,179

2011

$9,135 (+3.0%)

$235,482 + $345,090

$580,572

2010

$8,871 (−1.3%)

$230,866 + $338,325

$569,191

2009

$8,991 (+7.4%)

$229,141 + $335,798

$564,939

2008

$8,373

$229,686 + $336,596

$566,282

Tax history for 681 Alvarado Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$35,523 (+3.9%)

$799,083 + $1,864,528

$2,663,611

2024

$34,206 (−5.8%)

$783,418 + $1,827,977

$2,611,395

2023

$36,325 (+1.6%)

$768,058 + $1,792,136

$2,560,194

2022

$35,738 (+2.6%)

$738,237 + $1,722,555

$2,460,792

2021

$34,837 (+1.1%)

$738,237 + $1,722,555

$2,460,792

2020

$34,466 (+2.8%)

$723,764 + $1,688,783

$2,412,547

2019

$33,538 (+2.1%)

$716,345 + $1,671,472

$2,387,817

2018

$32,841 (+3.5%)

$702,302 + $1,638,705

$2,341,007

2017

$31,721 (+235.4%)

$675,036 + $1,575,084

$2,250,120

2016

$9,457 (+0.6%)

$675,036 + $1,575,084

$2,250,120

2015

$9,404 (−0.9%)

$249,853 + $366,151

$616,004

2014

$9,490 (−0.3%)

$241,280 + $353,587

$594,867

2013

$9,517 (+4.2%)

$241,280 + $353,587

$594,867

2012

$9,137

$240,190 + $351,989

$592,179

2011

$9,135 (+3.0%)

$235,482 + $345,090

$580,572

2010

$8,871 (−1.3%)

$230,866 + $338,325

$569,191

2009

$8,991 (+7.4%)

$229,141 + $335,798

$564,939

2008

$8,373

$229,686 + $336,596

$566,282

*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 12, 2023 • Final

Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)

Upgrade the electrical service meter from 100 amps to 200 amps.

Electrical

Electric meter

Nov 27, 2023 • Final

Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)

Bathroom

Kitchen

Remodel

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

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,056
Basement Finish: Completely Finished

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached

View Information
View: Good

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOTEL CLAREMONT MAP 02
Living Sq. Ft: 3,629
Building Sq. Ft: 3,629
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: BLK 3 LOT 16

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,890
Legal Lot Number: 16
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.1582
Zoning Code: R-30
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Bay Front

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,629
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,890 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1946
County: Alameda County
APN: 048H766300300

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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 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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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

$3.35M – $4.06M

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Home values near 681 Alvarado Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
654 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3187 Sq. Ft.	$2,916,697
633 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3166 Sq. Ft.	$3,254,446
678 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$2,152,315
770 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2607 Sq. Ft.	$2,059,216
689 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$2,915,164
32 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4007 Sq. Ft.	$3,663,156
37 Eucalyptus Path, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1674 Sq. Ft.	$1,830,459

Address	Redfin Estimate
657 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3292 Sq. Ft.	$3,205,218
733 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2124 Sq. Ft.	$2,121,559
790 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2672 Sq. Ft.	$2,147,040
665 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 2954 Sq. Ft.	$2,774,647
650 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2044 Sq. Ft.	$1,963,730
21 Slater Ln, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1297 Sq. Ft.	$1,654,585
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688 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2701 Sq. Ft.	$2,990,518
649 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2993 Sq. Ft.	$3,035,299
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