601 Alvarado Rd Berkeley, CA 94705
Claremont Hills NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,577,000 - $3,592,000
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,303
Sq Ft
$756/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Custom Home
- Wood Flooring
- Chabot Elementary School Rated A-
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 4-minute walk to Sourgrass Path
About This Home
As of October 2019Beyond its own deep garden and the leafy Berkeley foreground, this handsome Claremont Hills home commands breathtaking vistas of the cities, bridges and waters of San Francisco Bay. The elegant European design features dramatic, vaulted spaces; large, light-filled rooms; broad balconies and patios; and an elevator serving all three floors. Enter the upper level through the garage to the luxurious master suite, spacious office, and upper balcony. Or descend the covered staircase to the entry patio, soaring foyer and vaulted, sky-lighted, two-story library.The living and family rooms open west to a curved balcony; the kitchen and dining room east to a courtyard and versatile studio. Downstairs are three bedrooms, two baths, a second laundry, and a third view terrace with street and garden access. The garden gate opens to a footpath to the Claremont Club and Spa. Enjoy panoramic views from Marin to the South Bay from nearly every room and the pleasures of this fine Claremont neighborhood.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $42,679
Year Built
- Built in 1995
Lot Details
- 9,250 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Terraced Lot
- Sprinklers Throughout Yard
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Panoramic
- Bridge
- Downtown
- Hills
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Slab Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Central Vacuum
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Library
- Bonus Room
- Security System Owned
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Double Oven
- Built-In Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Trash Compactor
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Shed
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Built by NPH Architects
- Claremont Hills Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 6442231
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 24, 2019
Closed on
Oct 21, 2019
Sold by
Demartini Richard W and Intervivos Trust Agmt Of Claud
Bought by
Banerjee Arnab and Banerjee Katharine W
Seller's Agent
Gini Erck
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Rose Camarena
Compass
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$405,000
17.65%
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$551,546
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.07%
Original Mortgage
$1,850,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banerjee Arnab | $2,700,000 | Chicago Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Banerjee Family Trust | $125,000 | |
| Open | Banerjee Arnab | $1,800,000 | |
| Closed | Banerjee Arnab | $1,850,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Torfs Claudine | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Torfs Claudine | $300,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $2,700,000 | -- | -- |
| 10/30/2019 10/30/19 | Sold | $2,700,000 | +17.6% | $627 / Sq Ft |
| 10/10/2019 10/10/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/24/2019 09/24/19 | For Sale | $2,295,000 | -- | $533 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $42,679 | $2,887,913 | $964,971 | $1,929,942 |
| 2023 | $41,773 | $2,838,159 | $946,053 | $1,892,106 |
| 2022 | $41,035 | $2,775,512 | $927,504 | $1,855,008 |
| 2021 | $41,191 | $2,720,972 | $909,324 | $1,818,648 |
| 2020 | $39,222 | $2,700,000 | $900,000 | $1,800,000 |
| 2019 | $20,022 | $1,146,543 | $372,517 | $774,026 |
| 2018 | $19,620 | $1,124,067 | $365,213 | $758,854 |
| 2017 | $18,956 | $1,102,031 | $358,053 | $743,978 |
| 2016 | $18,207 | $1,080,426 | $351,033 | $729,393 |
| 2015 | $17,927 | $1,064,203 | $345,762 | $718,441 |
| 2014 | $17,676 | $1,043,360 | $338,989 | $704,371 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Gini Erck
Seller's Agent in 2019
Gini Erck
Vanguard Properties
(510) 338-1339
2 in this area
29 Total Sales
-
Rose Camarena
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Rose Camarena
Compass
(650) 222-2058
8 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40883479
APN: 064-4223-001-00
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