Off Market May 2023 for $2.7M

$2,826,977

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,752/mo

•

2,701

sq ft

688 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

About this home

Elegant Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Mid Century boasts SF Bay views, sits on 2.5 lots & tastefully updated while keeping the original architectural design intact. Built by architect Donald K. Olsen of Sausalito with an extensive remodel designed by renowned CA Central Coast architect, Marcel Sedletzky. Close to the Claremont Resort, the Elmwood District + the Eucalyptus Path this 3 en-suite bedroom + home office/guest room has private access from the service tram. A 750+ bottle capacity, climate-controlled wine cellar completes this level. The upper level showcases beautiful public rooms ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining and boasts 2 exterior terraces. Refinished hardwood floors from the living, dining room, the gourmet kitchen, breakfast room and the upper-level primary en suite. Dramatic living room features an Origami folded ceiling motif, copper accents & up-lighting. The dining room offers the same sparkling views with sliding doors leading to a front terrace & a picture window which perfectly frames this magnificent scene. Adjacent to the kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz & butcher block counters + ample storage is a cozy sitting area with majestic views. Expansive landscaped grounds, mature trees & mostly native + drought tolerant plantings on drip irrigation.

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

0.45 acresLot Size

$1,047Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Debbi Dimaggio Betta •DRE #01047447 • Corcoran Icon Properties

Listed by Adam R. Betta •DRE #00979841 • Corcoran Icon Properties

Bought with Robert Parker •DRE #01923837 • Compass

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41016926

Redfin Estimate

$2,826,977

$74K since sold in May 2023$32K since August

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This home's estimate is 27.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$2,150,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,592 sq ft
295 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,025,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,200 sq ft
248 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$2,800,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,905 sq ft
6 Dorothy Pl, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,100,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths3,025 sq ft
267 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,860,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths3,010 sq ft
1102 Grand View Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD OCT 23, 2025
$2,405,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,395 sq ft
252 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA 94705

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Market trends in 94705, CA

Last updated August 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 688 Alvarado Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41016926

May 12, 2023

Sold

$2,752,500

$1,019/sq ft

Apr 7, 2023

Pending

—

Mar 13, 2023

Price Changed

$2,775,000

$1,027/sq ft

Jan 25, 2023

Listed

$2,950,000

$1,092/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40688203

Mar 20, 2015

Sold

$2,200,000

$815/sq ft

Mar 5, 2015

Pending

—

Feb 24, 2015

Listed

$1,800,000

$666/sq ft

+25

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$39,069 (+3.9%)

$859,058 + $2,004,642

$2,863,700

2024

$37,610 (+1.9%)

$859,058 + $2,004,642

$2,863,700

2023

$36,922 (+1.7%)

$842,214 + $1,965,336

$2,807,550

2022

$36,306 (+2.6%)

$747,450 + $1,744,050

$2,491,500

2021

$35,386 (+1.1%)

$747,450 + $1,744,050

$2,491,500

2020

$35,002 (+2.8%)

$732,798 + $1,709,862

$2,442,660

2019

$34,055 (+2.2%)

$725,287 + $1,692,336

$2,417,623

2018

$33,335 (+3.5%)

$711,070 + $1,659,165

$2,370,235

2017

$32,194 (+2.2%)

$683,463 + $1,594,747

$2,278,210

2016

$31,486 (+271.0%)

$683,463 + $1,594,747

$2,278,210

2015

$8,486 (+1.6%)

$670,065 + $1,563,485

$2,233,550

2014

$8,356 (−0.4%)

$319,727 + $196,985

$516,712

2013

$8,387 (+4.1%)

$319,727 + $196,985

$516,712

2012

$8,055 (−0.2%)

$318,283 + $196,096

$514,379

2011

$8,069 (+3.2%)

$312,043 + $192,252

$504,295

2010

$7,816 (−1.4%)

$305,925 + $188,482

$494,407

2009

$7,926 (+7.3%)

$303,640 + $187,075

$490,715

2008

$7,387

$304,362 + $187,519

$491,881

Tax history for 688 Alvarado Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$39,069 (+3.9%)

$859,058 + $2,004,642

$2,863,700

2024

$37,610 (+1.9%)

$859,058 + $2,004,642

$2,863,700

2023

$36,922 (+1.7%)

$842,214 + $1,965,336

$2,807,550

2022

$36,306 (+2.6%)

$747,450 + $1,744,050

$2,491,500

2021

$35,386 (+1.1%)

$747,450 + $1,744,050

$2,491,500

2020

$35,002 (+2.8%)

$732,798 + $1,709,862

$2,442,660

2019

$34,055 (+2.2%)

$725,287 + $1,692,336

$2,417,623

2018

$33,335 (+3.5%)

$711,070 + $1,659,165

$2,370,235

2017

$32,194 (+2.2%)

$683,463 + $1,594,747

$2,278,210

2016

$31,486 (+271.0%)

$683,463 + $1,594,747

$2,278,210

2015

$8,486 (+1.6%)

$670,065 + $1,563,485

$2,233,550

2014

$8,356 (−0.4%)

$319,727 + $196,985

$516,712

2013

$8,387 (+4.1%)

$319,727 + $196,985

$516,712

2012

$8,055 (−0.2%)

$318,283 + $196,096

$514,379

2011

$8,069 (+3.2%)

$312,043 + $192,252

$504,295

2010

$7,816 (−1.4%)

$305,925 + $188,482

$494,407

2009

$7,926 (+7.3%)

$303,640 + $187,075

$490,715

2008

$7,387

$304,362 + $187,519

$491,881

*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

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.45 Acres

Year renovated

1965

Sq. Ft.

2,701

Year built

1964

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

048H760703102

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

Mar 8, 2024 • Final

Rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)

Replace the furnace and install a new air conditioning unit. Replace the entire duct system.

HVAC

Mar 8, 2024 • Final

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

Install a new circuit and breaker for a new air conditioning unit.

Electrical

HVAC

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
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Sunken Tub, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Solid Surface, Split Bath, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen, Central Vacuum
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Upper Level Features: Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Main Entry
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Counter - Solid Surface,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Oven Built-in,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Skylight(s),Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Two-Way, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 2,701

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 2701
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1964

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 19429
Lot Size Area: 0.45
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.45
Lot Features: Sloped Up

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,701
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Alameda County
APN: 048H760703102

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

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, 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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Jun

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Aug

Sep

Oct

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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

$2.69M – $3.25M

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Home values near 688 Alvarado Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
654 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3187 Sq. Ft.	$2,452,135
733 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2124 Sq. Ft.	$1,681,791

Address	Redfin Estimate
657 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3292 Sq. Ft.	$3,176,192
678 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$1,780,700

Address	Redfin Estimate
697 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2798 Sq. Ft.	$2,335,896
790 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2672 Sq. Ft.	$1,925,647

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