NOT LISTED FOR SALE

638 Alvarado Rd Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,556,000 - $2,719,658

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,116 Sq Ft
$845/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 06, 2016

Last sale price $1,850,000 $594 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,015/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Chabot Elementary School Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Sourgrass Path

About This Home

As of April 2016

Sophisticated Craftsman in sought after Claremont neighborhood. Timeless finishes, great floorplan, lots of natural light. Formal LR & DR, open chef's kitchen w/adjoining FR, 5BD/3.5BA, home gym, & generous storage. Level out to patio & gardens, level lawn above, & upper deck w/big 4 bridge views.

Last Listed By

Nancy Rothman

Compass License #01016626 Listed on: 02/24/2016

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,989

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 8,370 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bay Views
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Built by Peter Gilbert
  • Claremont Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48H7607263

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,989

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1996
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCPURB09
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT
  • Directions: Tunnel to Bridge to Alvarado
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Peter Gilbert
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8370
  • Parcel Number: 48H7607263
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2005
Sold by
Williams Floyd and Boston Williams Kim R
Bought by
Williams Floyd and Boston Williams Kim M
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$2,633,165

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$329,000
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2004
Sold by
Williams Floyd and Boston Williams Kim M
Bought by
Karski Stephen A and Karski Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 1994
Sold by
Marrus Richard and Marrus Elona Michele
Bought by
Williams Floyd and Williams Kim M Boston

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
Williams Floyd -- Placer Title Company
Williams Floyd -- Placer Title Company
Karski Stephen A $1,850,000 Old Republic Title Company
Williams Floyd -- --
Williams Floyd -- --
Williams Floyd $140,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Karski Stephen A $1,210,500
Previous Owner Williams Floyd $301,000
Previous Owner Williams Floyd $317,000
Previous Owner Williams Floyd $329,000
Previous Owner Karski Stephen A $1,300,000
Previous Owner Williams Floyd $360,000
Previous Owner Williams Floyd $365,000
Previous Owner Williams Floyd $368,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,850,000 -- --
04/06/2016 04/06/16 Sold $1,850,000 +5.8% $594 / Sq Ft
03/07/2016 03/07/16 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2016 02/24/16 For Sale $1,749,000 -- $561 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $28,989 $2,147,035 $644,110 $1,502,925
2023 $30,757 $2,104,947 $631,484 $1,473,463
2022 $30,156 $2,063,674 $619,102 $1,444,572
2021 $29,284 $2,023,214 $606,964 $1,416,250
2020 $28,970 $2,002,476 $600,743 $1,401,733
2019 $28,167 $1,963,220 $588,966 $1,374,254
2018 $27,573 $1,924,740 $577,422 $1,347,318
2017 $26,627 $1,887,000 $566,100 $1,320,900
2016 $12,177 $832,064 $201,005 $631,059
2015 $12,114 $819,570 $197,986 $621,584
2014 $12,295 $803,518 $194,108 $609,410
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Nancy Rothman

    Compass

    (925) 258-0090

    3 Total Sales

    Nancy Rothman
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  • S

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Susan Peterson

    Compass

  • Jennifer Graham

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jennifer Graham

    Compass

    (510) 409-9916

    41 Total Sales

    Jennifer Graham
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40730114

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 048H-7607-026-03

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont Hills

638 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 638 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 24 February 2016 and is currently estimated at $2,633,165, approximately $845 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 638 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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