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  • $2,733,800

    688 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

    3beds
    3baths
    2,701sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1964
    0.45 Acres Lot
    $2,733,800 Zestimate®
    $1,012/sqft
    $6,386 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,733,800

    $2.54M - $2.95M

    $6,386/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Contemporary style with all the bells and whistles. Enter the meandering path next to the 2+ car garage with storage loft, and directly across the street from the top of Eucalyptus path. (Only 1/4 walk to Claremont Hotel & Spa). Entry splits to go up to main level, and to lower level guest room with private bath, with stunning etched glass "window" lighting, and adjoining study, with it's own private entrance, opposite another guest room/study with another private bath and Japanese style soaking tub with another etched glass "window". This room also leads to the 500+ bottle capacity climate controlled wine cellar. Up the entry steps leads you to a point where you can go slightly left to exit onto the very private deck, slightly right to enter the living room, hard right in to the dining room or hard left to the kitchen, with family room and master bedroom beyond. The expansive living room with access to the rear deck and private sunset terrace is perfect for entertaining, even the largest of soirees. It features an Origami folded ceiling motif, and copper accents on the unique fireplace and sconces, which provide diffused lighting throughout. The dining room offers the same expansive views, with direct access tot eh terrace and butler's pantry. One wall of the butlers pantry is made of art glass to allow the entry stairs to be awash with light. The kitchen is replete with updated top of the line appliances quartz and butcherblock counters, and plenty of storage. Next to the kitchen is a cozy family room, with the same stunning views. Two steps up from the family room is the master suite with a great storage wall, master bath with deep soaking tub/shower and access to the private deck. 2 zone HVAC, hardwood floors, dramatic lighting throughout. There is an older tram that runs along the south side of the property that can carry heavy items up tot the top level. Landscaping is on automatic drip lines, primarily low maintenance native species. Roof is only 4 years old with copper flashing and gutters. No expense was spared when outfitting this fabulous property! Clear Pest, Sewer lateral compliant. A perfect 10! Listed with Nancy Mueller BRE# 00622777, (510) 541-0552.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Other, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: None
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,701 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 0.45 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 48H7607312

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1964

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/12/2026Listing removed$2,775,000+0.8%$1,027/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #41016926 Report a problem
    5/12/2023Sold$2,752,500-0.8%$1,019/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41016926 Report a problem
    4/7/2023Pending sale$2,775,000$1,027/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41016926 Report a problem
    3/13/2023Price change$2,775,000-5.9%$1,027/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41016926 Report a problem
    1/25/2023Listed for sale$2,950,000+34.1%$1,092/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41016926 Report a problem
    3/20/2015Sold$2,200,000$815/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40688203 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $2,863,700 +2%
    2024$37,610 +1.9%$2,807,550 +10.5%
    2023$36,922 +1.7%$2,541,330 +2%
    2022$36,306 +2.6%$2,491,500 +2%
    2021$35,386 +1.1%$2,442,660 +1%
    2020$35,002 +2.8%$2,417,623 +2%
    2019$34,055 +5.8%$2,370,235 +2%
    2018$32,194 $2,323,771 +2%
    2017$32,194 +2.2%$2,278,210 +2%
    2016$31,486 +276.8%$2,233,550 +323.8%
    2015$8,357 $527,033 +2%
    2014$8,357 $516,712 +0.5%
    2013-- $514,379 +2%
    2012-- $504,295 +2%
    2011-- $494,407 +0.8%
    2010-- $490,715 +62%
    2001$4,560 $302,898

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    Neighborhood: Claremont

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