NOT LISTED FOR SALE

769 Alvarado Rd Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,770,000 - $2,117,672

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,536 Sq Ft
$760/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 03, 2021

Last sale price $1,835,000 $724 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,842/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Chabot Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2021

A romantic, lushly landscaped courtyard welcomes you to this Spanish-style villa. Architectural details, fireplace + custom fixtures throughout. French doors from formal liv + dining rooms lead to large deck to invite al fresco dining/relaxing while enjoying Bay, San Francisco and Canyon views. Well-maintained + flooded with light, 3 beds and 2 baths upstairs. Primary suite w French doors opening to balcony overlooking courtyard. Downstairs, spacious family rm provides access to the backyard + laundry room. Gorgeous sun deck + terraced gardens create an oasis of beauty. Convenient level-in entry through the 2-car garage + lots of storage. Spectacular home is a private oasis in an absolutely coveted location just minutes from Elmwood/Rockridge + the SF commute.

Last Listed By

Colette Ford

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01158883 Listed on: 06/24/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,913

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 5,459 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Terraced Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned 1001

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Claremont Hills Subdivision, Mediteranean Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48H766111

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,913

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1935
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT HILLS
  • Directions: TUNNEL TO ALVARADO
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • 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: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Storage, Workshop, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, San Francisco, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Terraced Down
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • 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
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Zoning: 1001
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5459
  • Parcel Number: 48H766111
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 4001

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2021
Closed on
Jul 29, 2021
Sold by
Wilcox Laura L
Bought by
Harrati Jallel and Rose Ellary
Seller's Agent
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Rosie Papazian
Abio Properties
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,835,000
Premium/Discount to List
$240,000
15.05%
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$1,926,918

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$91,918
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.30%
Original Mortgage
$1,435,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,319,386
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$607,532

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2020
Sold by
Wilcox Barry K and Wilcox Laura L
Bought by
Wilcox Laura L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2016
Sold by
Wilcox Laura Lynn and John Weston Hardy Jr Trust
Bought by
Wilcox Barry K and Wilcox Laura L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2014
Sold by
Izumo Seigo
Bought by
Wilcox Laura Lynn and The John Weston Hardy Jr Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,140,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2008
Sold by
Pricco Ernest B and Pricco Jill D
Bought by
Izumo Seigo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$889,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2004
Sold by
Partridge Mark and Perkins Mary Jane
Bought by
Pricco Ernest B and Pricco Jill D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2002
Sold by
Partridge Mark
Bought by
Partridge Mark and Perkins Mary Jane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2002
Sold by
Perkins Mary Jane and Partridge Mark
Bought by
Partridge Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$482,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1999
Sold by
Perkins Mary J
Bought by
Perkins Mary Jane and Partridge Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
7.69%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

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
Harrati Jallel $1,835,000 Chicago Title Company
Wilcox Laura L -- Old Republic Title Company
Wilcox Barry K -- First American Title Company
Wilcox Laura Lynn $1,095,000 Placer Title Company
Izumo Seigo $1,270,000 Chicago Title Company
Pricco Ernest B $1,125,000 Placer Title Company
Partridge Mark $241,000 --
Partridge Mark $241,000 Old Republic Title Company
Perkins Mary Jane -- Financial Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harrati Jallel $1,435,000
Previous Owner Wilcox Barry K $800,000
Previous Owner Wilcox Barry K $800,000
Previous Owner Wilcox Laura Lynn $1,140,000
Previous Owner Izumo Seigo $889,000
Previous Owner Pricco Ernest B $74,000
Previous Owner Pricco Ernest B $900,000
Previous Owner Partridge Mark C $270,000
Previous Owner Partridge Mark $150,000
Previous Owner Partridge Mark $491,000
Previous Owner Partridge Mark $482,000
Previous Owner Perkins Mary Anne $325,000
Previous Owner Perkins Mary Jane $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,835,000 -- --
08/03/2021 08/03/21 Sold $1,835,000 +15.0% $724 / Sq Ft
07/07/2021 07/07/21 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2021 06/24/21 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $629 / 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 $25,913 $1,902,133 $572,740 $1,336,393
2023 $27,470 $1,871,700 $561,510 $1,310,190
2022 $27,023 $1,828,000 $550,500 $1,284,500
2021 $18,392 $1,215,777 $364,733 $851,044
2020 $18,194 $1,203,317 $360,995 $842,322
2019 $17,642 $1,179,730 $353,919 $825,811
2018 $17,282 $1,156,604 $346,981 $809,623
2017 $16,706 $1,136,714 $341,014 $795,700
2016 $16,248 $1,111,698 $333,509 $778,189
2015 $16,167 $1,095,000 $328,500 $766,500
2014 $20,218 $1,334,108 $400,232 $933,876
Source: Public Records

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Colette Ford

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  • Anja Plowright

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

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    (510) 593-8376

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40955544

bridgeMLS

APN: 048H-7661-011-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont Hills

769 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 769 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 24 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,926,918, approximately $759 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 769 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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