Welcome home to your very own European retreat nestled in the Berkeley Hills above the Claremont Hotel. A cedar lined Swedish sauna, outdoor bathtub, his-and-hers showers, exquisite views, and romantic private patios enveloped in grape vines are just a few of this home’s wonderful features.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
7,791 sq ftLot Size
$882Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nathan Hitchcock•DRE #01414254• Prudential California Realty
Bought with Michelle T. Winchester•DRE #01241010• The GRUBB Company
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40103363
Feb 1, 2006
Sold
$1,330,000
$515/sq ft
Sep 28, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Aug 19, 2005
Listed
$1,399,000
$541/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 26, 1978
Sold
$134,900
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,277 (+4.0%)
$545,217 + $1,272,174
$1,817,391
2024
$24,298 (−5.6%)
$545,217 + $1,272,174
$1,817,391
2023
$25,747 (+1.7%)
$534,528 + $1,247,232
$1,781,760
2022
$25,328 (+2.7%)
$513,776 + $1,198,811
$1,712,587
2021
$24,651 (+1.1%)
$513,776 + $1,198,811
$1,712,587
2020
$24,387 (+2.9%)
$503,705 + $1,175,313
$1,679,018
2019
$23,689 (+2.1%)
$498,542 + $1,163,265
$1,661,807
2018
$23,199 (+3.6%)
$488,771 + $1,140,465
$1,629,236
2017
$22,390 (+2.4%)
$469,798 + $1,096,196
$1,565,994
2016
$21,864 (+15.9%)
$469,798 + $1,096,196
$1,565,994
2015
$18,860 (−3.9%)
$460,589 + $1,074,709
$1,535,298
2014
$19,617 (+7.4%)
$390,000 + $910,000
$1,300,000
2013
$18,262 (+11.2%)
$390,000 + $910,000
$1,300,000
2012
$16,428 (−1.1%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2011
$16,615 (+1.3%)
$330,000 + $770,000
$1,100,000
2010
$16,403 (−0.7%)
$330,000 + $770,000
$1,100,000
2009
$16,516 (−11.9%)
$330,000 + $770,000
$1,100,000
2008
$18,741
$330,000 + $770,000
$1,100,000
Tax history for 945 Alvarado Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,277 (+4.0%)
$545,217 + $1,272,174
$1,817,391
2024
$24,298 (−5.6%)
$545,217 + $1,272,174
$1,817,391
2023
$25,747 (+1.7%)
$534,528 + $1,247,232
$1,781,760
2022
$25,328 (+2.7%)
$513,776 + $1,198,811
$1,712,587
2021
$24,651 (+1.1%)
$513,776 + $1,198,811
$1,712,587
2020
$24,387 (+2.9%)
$503,705 + $1,175,313
$1,679,018
2019
$23,689 (+2.1%)
$498,542 + $1,163,265
$1,661,807
2018
$23,199 (+3.6%)
$488,771 + $1,140,465
$1,629,236
2017
$22,390 (+2.4%)
$469,798 + $1,096,196
$1,565,994
2016
$21,864 (+15.9%)
$469,798 + $1,096,196
$1,565,994
2015
$18,860 (−3.9%)
$460,589 + $1,074,709
$1,535,298
2014
$19,617 (+7.4%)
$390,000 + $910,000
$1,300,000
2013
$18,262 (+11.2%)
$390,000 + $910,000
$1,300,000
2012
$16,428 (−1.1%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2011
$16,615 (+1.3%)
$330,000 + $770,000
$1,100,000
2010
$16,403 (−0.7%)
$330,000 + $770,000
$1,100,000
2009
$16,516 (−11.9%)
$330,000 + $770,000
$1,100,000
2008
$18,741
$330,000 + $770,000
$1,100,000
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,791 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
2,584
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
048H765602702
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
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Residential building - new
Install temporary power service.
Electrical
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Dot - excavation (x)
Work on excavation.
Grading
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Sauna, Tile, Tub
Interior Features
Interior Features: Office, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 2
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Tile, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Gas Range/Cooktop,Island,Pantry,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 2,584
Foundation Details: Raised, Slab
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 2584
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1994
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 7791
Lot Size Area: 0.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Features: Sloped Down
Zoning: 1001
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Sump Pump, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Location
School Information
High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,584
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 7,791 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Alameda County
APN: 048H765602702
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chabot Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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
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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
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
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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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5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.17M – $2.62M
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