940 Alvarado Rd is a 5,192 square foot house on a 6,362 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 11, 1985 for $39,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $2,549,552.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
6,362 sq ftLot Size
$491Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,549,552
$2.5M since sold in October 1985$27K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 31.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.94M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29016983
Jul 12, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Oct 11, 1985
Sold
$39,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,212 (+5.1%)
$133,226 + $729,713
$862,939
2024
$12,574 (−4.8%)
$133,226 + $729,713
$862,939
2023
$13,210 (+2.4%)
$130,614 + $715,406
$846,020
2022
$12,904 (+4.3%)
$125,542 + $687,630
$813,172
2021
$12,373 (+1.1%)
$125,542 + $687,630
$813,172
2020
$12,238 (+3.5%)
$123,081 + $662,384
$785,465
2019
$11,821 (+3.1%)
$121,819 + $655,594
$777,413
2018
$11,461 (+3.9%)
$119,431 + $642,741
$762,172
2017
$11,034 (+3.0%)
$114,794 + $609,136
$723,930
2016
$10,713 (+0.5%)
$114,794 + $609,136
$723,930
2015
$10,655 (−1.2%)
$112,543 + $597,194
$709,737
2014
$10,781 (−0.2%)
$108,682 + $576,704
$685,386
2013
$10,805 (+4.2%)
$108,682 + $576,704
$685,386
2012
$10,369 (+0.2%)
$108,191 + $574,100
$682,291
2011
$10,347 (+2.7%)
$106,071 + $562,844
$668,915
2010
$10,072 (−1.2%)
$103,991 + $551,809
$655,800
2009
$10,191 (+7.3%)
$103,215 + $547,688
$650,903
2008
$9,493
$103,460 + $548,992
$652,452
Tax history for 940 Alvarado Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,212 (+5.1%)
$133,226 + $729,713
$862,939
2024
$12,574 (−4.8%)
$133,226 + $729,713
$862,939
2023
$13,210 (+2.4%)
$130,614 + $715,406
$846,020
2022
$12,904 (+4.3%)
$125,542 + $687,630
$813,172
2021
$12,373 (+1.1%)
$125,542 + $687,630
$813,172
2020
$12,238 (+3.5%)
$123,081 + $662,384
$785,465
2019
$11,821 (+3.1%)
$121,819 + $655,594
$777,413
2018
$11,461 (+3.9%)
$119,431 + $642,741
$762,172
2017
$11,034 (+3.0%)
$114,794 + $609,136
$723,930
2016
$10,713 (+0.5%)
$114,794 + $609,136
$723,930
2015
$10,655 (−1.2%)
$112,543 + $597,194
$709,737
2014
$10,781 (−0.2%)
$108,682 + $576,704
$685,386
2013
$10,805 (+4.2%)
$108,682 + $576,704
$685,386
2012
$10,369 (+0.2%)
$108,191 + $574,100
$682,291
2011
$10,347 (+2.7%)
$106,071 + $562,844
$668,915
2010
$10,072 (−1.2%)
$103,991 + $551,809
$655,800
2009
$10,191 (+7.3%)
$103,215 + $547,688
$650,903
2008
$9,493
$103,460 + $548,992
$652,452
*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
S-14
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
Housing Sites Combining Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Feb 13, 2024 • Final
Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Legalize an existing unpermitted secondary unit by converting an interior fitness room within a single-family home. Install a new kitchen in the unit located on the second level.
ADU
Dec 7, 2023 • Final
Rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Install a ductless mini-split system with two heads and a condenser heat pump. Add an additional mini-split system to the scope of work.
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
View Information
View: Excellent
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PARCEL MAP 3089
Living Sq. Ft: 5,192
Building Sq. Ft: 5,192
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: PARCEL MAPS 3089 LOT C
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,362
Legal Lot Number: C
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.1461
County Use Description: 2 UNITS SFR, ATTACHED DWELLING
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,192
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,362 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Alameda County
APN: 048H761001900
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 • 1.3mi
9/10
Oakland Technical High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
4 days above 86° expected this year, 8 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94705
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
61
47
62
48
67
51
64
50
68
53
68
54
67
55
73
57
73
58
73
56
63
51
59
48
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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.
11.1 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$2.42M – $2.93M
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $25,496 in fees.3 minutes to get started.