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  • $3,119,200

    103 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

    5beds
    3,700sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1916
    0.29 Acres Lot
    $3,119,200 Zestimate®
    $843/sqft
    $-- Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,119,200

    $2.84M - $3.43M

    Not available

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    What's special

    From high above the street, this grand 1916 property boasts breathtaking views of the water, the bridges, the Claremont Hotel, and the Cities by the Bay. In the same family for over 50 years, the house is filled with energy, memories and a history of creativity - Jazz, Art, and Political Activism. The gracious home features a sense of privacy inside and out, and the feel of resort life. Enjoy California Living at it's best with spacious rooms, huge windows, bright spaces, and beautiful outdoor areas: gardens, patios, lawn, deck and the fabulous roof terrace. The house possesses an incredibly flexible floor plan that can work for a large family, group living, multi-generations, and lovers of entertaining Coveted neighborhood, lovely setting, wonderful home - This property must be seen to be fully appreciated for it's beauty & adaptability.   Floor-by-Floor: Entry level: Lush garden, private grassy lawn and patio. Entry with Rock Garden Grotto, large welcome landing, spacious Ballroom with Fireplace. French doors open to sitting area and beautiful views. Middle Level: Views, views, views! Sitting/sun room with bi-fold windows. Master Bedroom with large private deck, second bedroom with en suite bathroom, kitchen with many possibilities, formal dining room with fireplace, 'tree-house' office, laundry room, private au-pair/studio space with kitchenette and separate entrances. Top Level: Separate entrance, second kitchen, family room, bathroom with clawfoot tub, 2 bedrooms- one with en suite bathroom - open to enormous Roof Terrace with spectacular sweeping views. This level has been used in the past as a stand-alone apartment, or can be integrated into the house.   Special Features: -Spectacular Views! -4++ bedrooms / 5 bathrooms -Au pair/studio w/ separate entrance -Refinished hardwood floors, new carpets, new flooring (Spring 2018) -Freshly painted interior (Spring 2018) -2 full kitchens and a kitchenette -Incredibly Flexible Home, with many possibilities, adaptable floor plan -Huge ballroom with enormous fireplace- Entertainer's Dream -Unique Rock Garden Grotto entry -Exterior: Beautiful gardens, fresh grassy lawn, patios, decks, Roof Terrace -High above the street, private and serene -Google Maps says 4 minute walk to Claremont Club & Spa; 6 minute walk to Peet's, Rick & Ann's, and other shops -Easy Freeway Access, Close to Transbay Bus Stop and other public transport

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Radiant, Gas, Solar
    Cooling
    • Wall
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Hookups Only
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: None
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,700 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco, Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water, City
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 0.29 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 48H766315

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1916

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $843/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,531,879

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/14/2023Sold$3,200,000$865/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41031887 Report a problem
    7/17/2023Pending sale$3,200,000+77.8%$865/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41031887 Report a problem
    8/20/2018Sold$1,800,000-5%$486/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40825997 Report a problem
    7/23/2018Pending sale$1,895,000$512/sqft
    Source: Red Oak Realty #40825997 Report a problem
    6/14/2018Listed for sale$1,895,000$512/sqft
    Source: RED OAK REALTY #40825997 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $1,531,879 +2%
    2025$21,576 -49.2%$1,501,853 -53.1%
    2024$42,477 +48.8%$3,200,000 +65.8%
    2023$28,542 +2.1%$1,929,941 +2%
    2022$27,958 +3.1%$1,892,105 +2%
    2021$27,128 +1.1%$1,855,007 +1%
    2020$26,829 +2.9%$1,836,000 +2%
    2019$26,071 +723.9%$1,800,000 +1171.9%
    2018$3,164 $141,524 +2%
    2017$3,164 +6.4%$138,750 +2%
    2016$2,974 +12.5%$136,029 +1.5%
    2015$2,642 $133,985 +2%
    2014$2,642 $131,361 +0.5%
    2013-- $130,768 +2%
    2012-- $128,204 +2%
    2011-- $125,691 +0.8%
    2010-- $124,751 -0.2%
    2009-- $125,048 +2%
    2008-- $122,597 +2%
    2007-- $120,193 +2%
    2006-- $117,836 +2%
    2005-- $115,525 +2%
    2004-- $113,265 +1.9%
    2003-- $111,189 +2%
    2002-- $109,009 +2%
    2001$1,682 $106,872
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    Neighborhood: Claremont

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