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Off Market Oct 2017 for $1.2M

$1,895,331

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,747/mo

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2,156

sq ft

789 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

About this home

Early modern, circa 1938, Claremont Hills home with Mt. Tam, canyon and Golden Gate views. Clean lines, wide eaves, hardwood floors throughout and an open floor plan in social areas are a timeless aesthetic. Excellent indoor/outdoor flow on main level is framed by a terraced, flowering garden and patio. Living room, dining, kitchen, lounge, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath on main level. The lower level has 2 bedrooms, full bath, garden access. The rear garden has spacious decks, fruit trees, sunny lawn and verdant views. Conveniently has a 2-car garage, on an oversized lot, on a quiet street in a sought after location. First time on market in 50 years, special! 15 minute walk to coffee/shops via Eucalyptus Path, minutes to Elmwood, Rockridge.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

7,003 sq ftLot Size

$879Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Tracy Mcbride •DRE #01863856 • Compass

Bought with Tamir Mansour •DRE #01950551 • Red Oak Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40795816

Redfin Estimate

$1,895,331

$684K since sold in October 2017$75K since July

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This home's estimate is 22.3% lower than the average sale price ($2.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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Market trends in 94705, CA

Last updated July 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

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Sale history for 789 Alvarado Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40795816

Oct 10, 2017

Sold

$1,211,000

$562/sq ft

Oct 10, 2017

Sold

$1,211,000

$562/sq ft

Sep 30, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 20, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 6, 2017

Listed

$1,095,000

$508/sq ft

Sep 6, 2017

Listed

$1,095,000

$508/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,760 (+4.2%)

$413,366 + $964,521

$1,377,887

2024

$18,965 (−5.4%)

$413,366 + $964,521

$1,377,887

2023

$20,056 (+1.6%)

$405,261 + $945,609

$1,350,870

2022

$19,731 (+2.9%)

$389,526 + $908,895

$1,298,421

2021

$19,178 (+1.1%)

$389,526 + $908,895

$1,298,421

2020

$18,972 (+3.1%)

$381,890 + $891,076

$1,272,966

2019

$18,402 (+2.1%)

$377,977 + $881,947

$1,259,924

2018

$18,025 (+635.9%)

$370,566 + $864,654

$1,235,220

2017

$2,449 (+7.3%)

$51,546 + $35,068

$86,614

2016

$2,283 (+0.9%)

$51,546 + $35,068

$86,614

2015

$2,262 (+6.8%)

$50,536 + $34,381

$84,917

2014

$2,117 (−2.2%)

$48,802 + $33,201

$82,003

2013

$2,164 (+3.0%)

$48,802 + $33,201

$82,003

2012

$2,101 (−4.9%)

$48,581 + $33,051

$81,632

2011

$2,209 (+9.9%)

$47,629 + $32,403

$80,032

2010

$2,010 (−4.2%)

$46,695 + $31,768

$78,463

2009

$2,098 (+6.5%)

$46,346 + $31,530

$77,876

2008

$1,969

$46,456 + $31,605

$78,061

Tax history for 789 Alvarado Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,760 (+4.2%)

$413,366 + $964,521

$1,377,887

2024

$18,965 (−5.4%)

$413,366 + $964,521

$1,377,887

2023

$20,056 (+1.6%)

$405,261 + $945,609

$1,350,870

2022

$19,731 (+2.9%)

$389,526 + $908,895

$1,298,421

2021

$19,178 (+1.1%)

$389,526 + $908,895

$1,298,421

2020

$18,972 (+3.1%)

$381,890 + $891,076

$1,272,966

2019

$18,402 (+2.1%)

$377,977 + $881,947

$1,259,924

2018

$18,025 (+635.9%)

$370,566 + $864,654

$1,235,220

2017

$2,449 (+7.3%)

$51,546 + $35,068

$86,614

2016

$2,283 (+0.9%)

$51,546 + $35,068

$86,614

2015

$2,262 (+6.8%)

$50,536 + $34,381

$84,917

2014

$2,117 (−2.2%)

$48,802 + $33,201

$82,003

2013

$2,164 (+3.0%)

$48,802 + $33,201

$82,003

2012

$2,101 (−4.9%)

$48,581 + $33,051

$81,632

2011

$2,209 (+9.9%)

$47,629 + $32,403

$80,032

2010

$2,010 (−4.2%)

$46,695 + $31,768

$78,463

2009

$2,098 (+6.5%)

$46,346 + $31,530

$77,876

2008

$1,969

$46,456 + $31,605

$78,061

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,003 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1938

Sq. Ft.

1,759

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

048H766100800

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

Oct 9, 2025 • Final

Rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)

Replace the water main line from the house to the meter. Repair the sidewalk where it was opened for access.

Plumbing

Aug 15, 2025 • Final

Dot - excavation (x)

Replace the water line on the property side of the meter. Perform excavation work within the public right-of-way. All work must comply with city public works standards and street excavation rules.

Grading

Plumbing

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: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile

Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen/Family Combo, Counter - Solid Surface
Appliances: Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Accessibility Features: Stair Lift
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,156

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Back, Terraced Down, Terraced Up
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Mobile Home Information
Model: Early Modern

Property Information
Living Area: 2156
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1938

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 7003
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Lot Features: Sloped Down

Utilities

Green Features Information
Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Toilet

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,759
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,003 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1938
County: Alameda County
APN: 048H766100800

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Chabot Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Claremont Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Oakland Technical High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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, 9 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

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

$1.80M – $2.18M

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Data from public records.

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835 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3018 Sq. Ft.	$2,524,128

Address	Redfin Estimate
801 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,610,666
817 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,860,066

Address	Redfin Estimate
757 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2997 Sq. Ft.	$2,461,929
808 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1952 Sq. Ft.	$1,534,924

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