NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1285 Alvarado Rd Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,618,000 - $2,071,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,020 Sq Ft
$640/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 21, 2021

Last sale price $1,500,000 $497 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,489/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Chabot Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2021

Spectacular unobstructed Golden Gate and sweeping Canyon views! Sophisticated Contemporary retreat located in the desirable Claremont Knolls neighborhood, near hiking trails. Close to Claremont shops,restaurants and Rockridge BART. Home faces west and all rooms have views.Soaring ceilings in entry and Living Rm, built-in Birds Eye maple bookshelves in LR & Library. Recently remodeled and in move-in condition. Loads of storage in basement. Private wine room area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

GERI STERN

Compass License #00996235 Listed on: 04/14/2021

Compass

Co-Listed By

Carla Della Zoppa

Compass License #00595328

Last Buyer's Agent

Walter Martinez

Lifestyle Realty License #02103049

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,816

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Canyon

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Library
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Window Bars
  • Security System Leased
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Claremont Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48H7654122

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,816

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1978
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPACUN 01
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT HILLS
  • Directions: Claremont to Alvarado
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Library, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Canyon, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Siding - Other
  • Exterior Features: Sprinklers Front
  • Foundation Details: Earthquake Braced, Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Leased, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Security System Leased, Smoke Detector(s), Window Bars
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Zoning: SFR
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10650
  • Parcel Number: 48H7654122
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2021
Closed on
Jun 15, 2021
Sold by
Hsu Su Chu and The Justin Tygar Administrativ
Bought by
Kizer David Allen and Kizer Rand Jaser
Seller's Agent
GERI STERN
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Walter Martinez
Lifestyle Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
7.53%
Current Estimated Value
$1,932,208

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$432,208
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.86%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$458,749
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$1,420,416

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2020
Sold by
Hsu Su Chu and Tygar Family Revocable Trust
Bought by
Hsu Su Chu and Justin Tygar Administrative Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2000
Sold by
Chu Tygar Justin D and Chu Su
Bought by
Tygar Justin Douglas and Hsu Su Chu

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 1998
Sold by
Benedetto Larry and Benedetto Dana J
Bought by
Tygar Justin Douglas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$373,500
Interest Rate
6.88%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kizer David Allen $1,500,000 Chicago Title Company
Hsu Su Chu -- None Available
Tygar Justin Douglas -- --
Tygar Justin Douglas -- --
Tygar Justin Douglas $415,000 Nortwestern Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kizer David Allen $500,000
Open Kizer David Allen $822,375
Previous Owner Pacific Bay Properties Llc $60,000
Previous Owner Tygar Justin Douglas $373,500
Previous Owner Benedetto Larry $294,000
Previous Owner Benedetto Larry $296,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
07/21/2021 07/21/21 Sold $1,500,000 +7.5% $497 / Sq Ft
06/01/2021 06/01/21 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2021 04/14/21 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $462 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $21,816 $1,553,600 $468,180 $1,092,420
2023 $23,073 $1,530,000 $459,000 $1,071,000
2022 $22,654 $1,494,400 $450,000 $1,050,000
2021 $9,897 $594,027 $180,308 $420,719
2020 $9,903 $594,864 $178,459 $416,405
2019 $9,415 $583,203 $174,961 $408,242
2018 $9,206 $571,770 $171,531 $400,239
2017 $8,853 $560,560 $168,168 $392,392
2016 $8,560 $549,571 $164,871 $384,700
2015 $8,505 $541,317 $162,395 $378,922
2014 $8,383 $530,714 $159,214 $371,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • GERI STERN

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    GERI STERN

    Compass

    (510) 375-1839

    1 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    GERI STERN
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Carla Della Zoppa

    Compass

    (510) 325-1588

    1 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Carla Della Zoppa
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  • Walter Martinez

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Walter Martinez

    Lifestyle Realty

    (415) 494-7834

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Walter Martinez
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40945443

bridgeMLS

APN: 048H-7654-012-02

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont Hills

1285 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1285 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 14 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,932,208, approximately $639 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 1285 Alvarado Rd is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Chabot Elementary School, Thornhill Elementary School, and Claremont Middle School.

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