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Off market nov 2008 for $1.4M

$2,915,164

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,567/mo

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4 ba

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1,900

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689 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

About this home

689 Alvarado Rd is a 1,900 square foot house on a 0.25 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 25, 2008 for $1,425,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $2,915,164.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$1,534Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,915,164

$1.5M since sold in November 2008$84K since October

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This home's estimate is 15.3% lower than the average sale price ($3.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$4,141,800
A
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$3,300,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths2,284 sq ft
25 Stonewall Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,100,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths3,025 sq ft
267 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$5,102,920
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,128 sq ft
2920 Avalon Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD OCT 10, 2026
$4,150,000
E
3 beds3 baths3,234 sq ft
2710 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,860,000
F
3 beds3.5 baths3,010 sq ft
1102 Grand View Dr, 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 689 Alvarado Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,133 (+4.7%)

$673,931 + $283,031

$956,962

2024

$13,500 (−4.9%)

$660,718 + $277,482

$938,200

2023

$14,194 (+2.6%)

$647,767 + $272,043

$919,810

2022

$13,837 (+4.0%)

$622,620 + $261,482

$884,102

2021

$13,308 (+1.2%)

$622,620 + $261,482

$884,102

2020

$13,153 (+3.5%)

$610,413 + $256,355

$866,768

2019

$12,705 (+2.3%)

$604,158 + $253,728

$857,886

2018

$12,421 (+3.9%)

$592,315 + $248,755

$841,070

2017

$11,955 (+2.0%)

$569,318 + $239,096

$808,414

2016

$11,722 (−0.4%)

$569,318 + $239,096

$808,414

2015

$11,772 (+0.1%)

$558,158 + $234,410

$792,568

2014

$11,757 (−0.1%)

$539,013 + $226,370

$765,383

2013

$11,771 (+4.3%)

$539,013 + $226,370

$765,383

2012

$11,287 (+1.2%)

$536,581 + $225,348

$761,929

2011

$11,154 (−46.3%)

$526,062 + $220,931

$746,993

2010

$20,753 (−0.8%)

$515,749 + $216,599

$732,348

2009

$20,918 (+574.2%)

$426,486 + $995,135

$1,421,621

2008

$3,102

$427,500 + $997,500

$1,425,000

Tax history for 689 Alvarado Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,133 (+4.7%)

$673,931 + $283,031

$956,962

2024

$13,500 (−4.9%)

$660,718 + $277,482

$938,200

2023

$14,194 (+2.6%)

$647,767 + $272,043

$919,810

2022

$13,837 (+4.0%)

$622,620 + $261,482

$884,102

2021

$13,308 (+1.2%)

$622,620 + $261,482

$884,102

2020

$13,153 (+3.5%)

$610,413 + $256,355

$866,768

2019

$12,705 (+2.3%)

$604,158 + $253,728

$857,886

2018

$12,421 (+3.9%)

$592,315 + $248,755

$841,070

2017

$11,955 (+2.0%)

$569,318 + $239,096

$808,414

2016

$11,722 (−0.4%)

$569,318 + $239,096

$808,414

2015

$11,772 (+0.1%)

$558,158 + $234,410

$792,568

2014

$11,757 (−0.1%)

$539,013 + $226,370

$765,383

2013

$11,771 (+4.3%)

$539,013 + $226,370

$765,383

2012

$11,287 (+1.2%)

$536,581 + $225,348

$761,929

2011

$11,154 (−46.3%)

$526,062 + $220,931

$746,993

2010

$20,753 (−0.8%)

$515,749 + $216,599

$732,348

2009

$20,918 (+574.2%)

$426,486 + $995,135

$1,421,621

2008

$3,102

$427,500 + $997,500

$1,425,000

*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

Apr 23, 2025 • Final

Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)

Repair or replace the building sewer line on the property. Install an overflow device if required. Comply with state laws regarding excavation near monuments and creek protection ordinances.

Plumbing

Oct 13, 2021 • Final

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

Perform partial foundation repair and replacement. This includes underpinning the left rear section and replacing the center left and front left foundation. No mechanical, electrical, or plumbing work is included.

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

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOTEL CLAREMONT MAP 02
Living Sq. Ft: 1,900
Building Sq. Ft: 1,900
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BLK 3 LOT 16,17

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,934
Legal Lot Number: 16,17
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.251
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,900
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Alameda County
APN: 048H766300200

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

$2.77M – $3.35M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
654 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3187 Sq. Ft.	$2,916,697
733 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2124 Sq. Ft.	$2,121,559
688 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2701 Sq. Ft.	$2,990,518
665 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 2954 Sq. Ft.	$2,774,647
675 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1720 Sq. Ft.	$1,987,254
51 Eucalyptus Path, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2886 Sq. Ft.	$2,711,763
35 Eucalyptus Path, Berkeley, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 832 Sq. Ft.	$1,367,181

Address	Redfin Estimate
657 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3292 Sq. Ft.	$3,205,218
678 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$2,152,315
681 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3629 Sq. Ft.	$3,525,518
649 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2993 Sq. Ft.	$3,035,299
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