971 Alvarado Rd is a 3,905 square foot house on a 7,215 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 29, 1990 for $710,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $2,582,582.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
7,215 sq ftLot Size
$661Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,582,582
$1.9M since sold in June 1990$42K since July
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This home's estimate is 8.7% higher than the average sale price ($2.38M) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
Jun 28, 2024 • Final
Rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Replace a tankless water heater located in a closet.
Plumbing
Water heater
Sep 28, 2022 • Final
Solar permit (for commercial projects, residential projects not eligible for solarapp+, or owner/builder or contractor use)
Install a rooftop solar photovoltaic system on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
View Information
View: Good
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,905
Building Sq. Ft: 3,905
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: PARCEL MAPS 1914 LOT D
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,215
Legal Lot Number: D
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.1656
Zoning Code: R-30
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,905
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,215 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Alameda County
APN: 048H765603200
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 • 1.4mi
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
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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
$2.45M – $2.97M
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