NOT LISTED FOR SALE

45 Alta Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,237,000 - $3,505,946

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,396 Sq Ft
$776/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 24, 2025

Last sale price $3,500,000 $796 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,944/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay or Harbor
  • Built in 1947 | Newly Remodeled
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Solar Power System
  • 4-minute walk to Dorothy Bolte Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

Elevated north Berkeley Hills Bay-view home on double lot. With a complete down to the studs renovation from 2018 – 2020. With no telephone poles and wires obstructing world class views of the San Francisco skyline, Bay Bridge, straight on views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt. Tam and the Richmond San Rafael Bridge. Living, dining, and lower-level entertainment rooms showcase expansive windows framing Bay vistas, the largest stretching 12 feet across the dining room. Top-to-bottom transformation of everything from foundation to solar roof panels and all in between: plumbing, electrical, hardwood flooring, dual-pane windows, HVAC, appliances, lighting, and more. In a fresh take on the home’s original aesthetic, Art Deco motif brings geometric glamour. Radiant, connected public spaces, where expansive windows frame panoramas of five counties and three iconic bridges, include a dine-in island-centric kitchen. A family room with the second fireplace opens to paver terrace and landscaped garden, plus grand-scaled living, dining, and entertainment rooms. The attached ADU, which also looks to the Bay, features a separate entry, upscale full kitchen and bathroom, multipurpose living area, plus dedicated deck. Two car garage plus driveway for seven cars.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Riggins

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC License #01372885 Listed on: 09/24/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mykah Larkins

BERKELEY HILLS REALTY License #01380576

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 10,962 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Entrance
  • Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Premium Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Irrigation
  • Low Maintenance Yard
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Art Deco Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction
  • Composition Shingle
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 4,396 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Bay or Harbor
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • N Berkeley Subdivision
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced, Front Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sloped Down, Level, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Bay/Harbor, Curb(s), Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear, Storm Drain
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.25
  • Security Features: Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOSIR 01
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: N BERKELEY
  • Directions: Marin>Spruce>Alta
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Art Deco
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 4396
  • Is New Construction?: Yes
  • Efficiency: EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: NewHome

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Dining Area, Family Room, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Storage, Unfinished Room, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Double Vanity, Dual Flush Toilet, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Stone, Tub, Updated Baths, Walk-In Closet(s), Window
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Dual Flush Toilet, See Remarks, Shower Over Tub, Stone, Updated Baths, Window

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Composition Shingles, Stone, Stucco, Concrete
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Terraced Down, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance, Storage Area
  • Property Condition: Existing, New Construction
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces, Enclosed, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Faces Front, On Street, Private, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric, Hookups Only, Inside Room, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi Units, See Remarks
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Zoned, MultiUnits, See Remarks
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Utilities: Irrigation Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10962

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2025
Closed on
Oct 20, 2025
Sold by
Carle Trust and Carle Willard A
Bought by
Duval Derek Christopher and Duval Lisa Beth
Seller's Agent
Anthony Riggins
SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC
Buyer's Agent
Mykah Larkins
BERKELEY HILLS REALTY
List Price
$2,950,000
Sold Price
$3,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$550,000
18.64%
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$3,410,982

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$89,018
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.09%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,295,122
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,115,860

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2022
Sold by
Carle Iii Willard A and Lee Nancy
Bought by
Carle Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2018
Sold by
Ferguson James C
Bought by
Cane Willard A and Cane Nancy Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2018
Sold by
Craig Ferguson James C and Craig Leroy
Bought by
Ferguson James

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2013
Sold by
Ferguson Lucy Rau
Bought by
Craig Ferguson Lucy Rau and Craig Leroy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$531,000
Interest Rate
3.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2012
Sold by
Craig Ferguson Lucy Rau and Craig Leroy
Bought by
Craig Ferguson Lucy Rau and Craig Leroy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2006
Sold by
Ferguson Lucy Rau and Ferguson Leroy Craig
Bought by
Ferguson Leroy Craig and Ferguson Lucy Rau

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1998
Sold by
Ferguson Lucy Rau
Bought by
Ferguson Leroy and Ferguson Lucy Rau

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$191,000
Interest Rate
6.91%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Duval Derek Christopher $3,500,000 Chicago Title
Carle Trust -- Hartog Baer Zabronsky & Verrie
Cane Willard A $1,799,000 Old Republic Title Company
Ferguson James -- None Available
Craig Ferguson Lucy Rau -- Chicago Title Company
Ferguson Lucy Rau -- Chicago Title Company
Craig Ferguson Lucy Rau -- None Available
Ferguson Leroy Craig -- None Available
Ferguson Leroy -- Financial Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Duval Derek Christopher $1,300,000
Previous Owner Ferguson Lucy Rau $531,000
Previous Owner Ferguson Leroy $191,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/24/2025 10/24/25 Sold $3,500,000 +18.6% $796 / Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2025 09/24/25 For Sale $2,950,000 -- $671 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $36,029 $2,277,888 $739,576 $1,538,312
2024 $36,029 $2,233,224 $725,075 $1,508,149
2023 $35,106 $2,181,139 $710,859 $1,470,280
2022 $34,322 $2,128,869 $696,923 $1,431,946
2021 $33,890 $2,047,054 $683,260 $1,363,794
2020 $30,126 $1,871,679 $676,260 $1,195,419
2019 $27,850 $1,834,980 $663,000 $1,171,980
2018 $7,010 $148,036 $80,590 $67,446
2017 $6,734 $145,133 $79,010 $66,123
2016 $6,189 $142,288 $77,461 $64,827
2015 $6,049 $140,150 $76,297 $63,853
2014 $5,651 $137,405 $74,803 $62,602
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Anthony Riggins

    SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Mykah Larkins

    BERKELEY HILLS REALTY

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41110136

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2951-013-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

45 Alta Rd, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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