NOT LISTED FOR SALE

111 Alvarado Rd Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,282,000 - $3,271,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,964 Sq Ft
$978/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 10, 2020

Last sale price $2,700,000 $911 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,928 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Chabot Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3-minute walk to Sourgrass Path

About This Home

As of September 2020

In the lower Claremont Hills amidst lush landscaped gardens, this spectacular 1910 Craftsman elegantly blends rich architectural details + old world charm with sophisticated updates. Open floor plan connects grand living room to a picturesque library, spacious dining room + updated kitchen. Filled with rich architectural details, beautifully maintained wood paneling, soaring ceilings, a large fireplace and floor to ceiling windows, this home evokes a warm and inviting feeling perfect for family gatherings or quiet evenings of relaxation. Updated chef’s kitchen has top-of-the line appliances. Outdoor barbeque and grill area. Upstairs, spacious primary BR with fantastic SF and Bay Views, two walk-in closets + office. Huge sunroom that opens to the garden + finished attic with two additional rooms for guests or office. Professional wine cellar + ample storage. Lovingly maintained lush, park-like garden w. a hot tub + outdoor seating areas w. spectacular Bay Views. Just minutes from BART.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colette Ford

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01158883 Listed on: 08/17/2020

Co-Listed By

Anja Plowright

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01351797

Last Buyer's Agent

Bebe McRae

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #00875159

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 7,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • Downtown

Home Design

  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Indoor Grill
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Claremont Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48H766339

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

7,150 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: Claremont
  • Directions: Tunnel to Alvarado
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Grill Built-in, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Grill Built-in, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7150
  • Parcel Number: 48H766339

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2020
Closed on
Oct 16, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Bebe McRae
The Grubb Co. Inc.
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$505,000
23.01%
Current Estimated Value
$2,899,026

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$199,026
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.21%
Original Mortgage
$1,755,000
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2020
Closed on
Sep 4, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Bebe McRae
The Grubb Co. Inc.
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$505,000
23.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,755,000
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
0.0562%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$2,700,000 Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
$1,900,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,755,000
Previous Owner $1,006,530
Previous Owner $1,022,429
Previous Owner $1,100,000
Previous Owner $729,750
Previous Owner $1,100,000
Previous Owner $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $2,700,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,700,000 -- --
09/10/2020 09/10/20 Sold $2,700,000 +23.0% $911 / Sq Ft
08/26/2020 08/26/20 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2020 08/17/20 For Sale $2,195,000 -- $741 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $37,583 $2,884,846 $846,073 $2,045,773
2024 $37,583 $2,828,154 $829,486 $2,005,668
2023 $39,928 $2,779,584 $813,228 $1,966,356
2022 $39,177 $2,718,083 $797,283 $1,927,800
2021 $38,107 $2,664,650 $781,650 $1,890,000
2020 $32,003 $2,229,577 $661,144 $1,568,433
2019 $28,585 $2,000,000 $600,000 $1,400,000
2018 $26,602 $1,860,000 $558,000 $1,302,000
2017 $24,425 $1,730,000 $519,000 $1,211,000
2016 $23,236 $1,650,000 $495,000 $1,155,000
2015 $22,780 $1,600,000 $480,000 $1,120,000
2014 $23,037 $1,550,000 $465,000 $1,085,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Colette Ford

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Colette Ford

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 823-5735

    7 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Colette Ford
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  • Anja Plowright

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Anja Plowright

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 593-8376

    11 in this area

    210 Total Sales

    Anja Plowright
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  • Bebe McRae

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Bebe McRae

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 928-3912

    2 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Bebe McRae
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40916759

bridgeMLS

APN: 048H-7663-039-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont Hills

111 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA

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