NOT LISTED FOR SALE

34 Alvarado Rd Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,268,000 - $3,593,199

4 Beds
6 Baths
4,663 Sq Ft
$745/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 02, 2021

Last sale price $3,500,000 $751 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,890/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Recreation Room
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Sourgrass Path

About This Home

As of June 2021

This stately Prairie-style home was built on a grand scale w expansive rooms, large windows & space for everyone! Designed by Charles W. McCall, it is sited on a double lot, up and back from the street, behind a grouping of redwood trees. The public rooms are generously scaled, perfect for entertaining & hosting events! Sliding doors open from the living room to a glorious solarium w views of garden & trees. The dining room can serve a crowd. A romantic den/family room opposite has a wall of glass overlooking the garden. An office, updated kitchen & breakfast room open to patios. Upstairs are 4 spacious & sunny bedrooms w Lg closets/three baths. The 3rd floor is a super bonus space w lg playroom/kid hangout/office + au pair w bath. The gardens are lovely & perfect for dining, lounging & playing. A nearby path leads to the Claremont Hotel, coffee, a bakery & the Express Bus. Some selective tree trimming could produce sparkling Bay views! Truly an extraordinary home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Faye Keogh

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #00988354 Listed on: 03/31/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Alison Luce

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01986924

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $56,102

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Tandem Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bay Views
  • Partial Basement
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by C McCall
  • Claremont Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 64422720

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$56,102

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT
  • Directions: Tunnel, left on Alvarado
  • Architectural Style: Prairie
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Rec/Rumpus Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: C McCall
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage, Terraced Back
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Tandem

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12523
  • Parcel Number: 64422720
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2021
Closed on
May 25, 2021
Sold by
Goldsmith Ernest H and Goldsmith Tanya H
Bought by
Straus Scott A and Guyer Sara E
Seller's Agent
Faye Keogh
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Alison Luce
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$3,895,000
Sold Price
$3,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$395,000
-10.14%
Current Estimated Value
$3,473,050

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$26,950
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.17%
Original Mortgage
$822,375
Outstanding Balance
$620,266
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,852,784

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2006
Sold by
Goldsmith Ernest H and Goldsmith Tanya H
Bought by
Goldsmith Ernest H and Goldsmith Tanya H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 1995
Sold by
Goldsmith Ernest H and Goldsmith Tanya H
Bought by
Goldsmith Ernest H and Goldsmith Tanya H
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
Straus Scott A $3,500,000 Placer Title Company
Goldsmith Ernest H -- None Available
Goldsmith Ernest H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Straus Scott A $822,375
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,500,000 -- --
06/02/2021 06/02/21 Sold $3,500,000 -2.6% $751 / Sq Ft
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2021 04/22/21 Price Changed $3,595,000 -7.7% $771 / Sq Ft
03/31/2021 03/31/21 For Sale $3,895,000 -- $835 / 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
2025 $56,102 $3,781,470 $1,136,541 $2,651,929
2024 $56,102 $3,707,200 $1,114,260 $2,599,940
2023 $54,903 $3,641,400 $1,092,420 $2,548,980
2022 $53,904 $3,563,000 $1,071,000 $2,499,000
2021 $14,718 $347,105 $201,373 $145,732
2020 $15,519 $343,547 $199,309 $144,238
2019 $14,339 $336,811 $195,401 $141,410
2018 $14,365 $330,207 $191,570 $138,637
2017 $12,898 $323,733 $187,814 $135,919
2016 $12,040 $317,385 $184,131 $133,254
2015 $11,777 $312,619 $181,366 $131,253
2014 $11,256 $306,496 $177,814 $128,682
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Faye Keogh

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Faye Keogh

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 220-6373

    26 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Faye Keogh
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  • Alison Luce

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Alison Luce

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (415) 640-2027

    3 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Alison Luce
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40943498

bridgeMLS

APN: 064-4227-020-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

34 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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