688 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
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OFF MARKET

688 Alvarado Rd
Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,701 sqft (on 0.45 acres)

$2,749,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $16,727/mo*
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$2,749,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $16,727/mo*
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3 Beds
3 Baths
2,701 sqft
(on 0.45 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools4 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1964
Lot Size
0.45 acres
Living Area
2,701 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,018
Parking
Garage

About this House

Contemporary style with all the bells and whistles. Enter the meandering path next to the 2+ car garage with storage loft, and directly across the street from the top of Eucalyptus path. (Only 1/4 walk to Claremont Hotel & Spa). Entry splits to go up to main level, and to lower level guest room with private bath, with stunning etched glass "window" lighting, and adjoining study, with it's own private entrance, opposite another guest room/study with another private bath and Japanese style soaking tub with another etched glass "window". This room also leads to the 500+ bottle capacity climate controlled wine cellar. Up the entry steps leads you to a point where you can go slightly left to exit onto the very private deck, slightly right to enter the living room, hard right in to the dining room or hard left to the kitchen, with family room and master bedroom beyond. The expansive living room with access to the rear deck and private sunset terrace is perfect for entertaining, even the largest of soirees. It features an Origami folded ceiling motif, and copper accents on the unique fireplace and sconces, which provide diffused lighting throughout. The dining room offers the same expansive views, with direct access tot eh terrace and butler's pantry. One wall of the butlers pantry is made of art glass to allow the entry stairs to be awash with light. The kitchen is replete with updated top of the line appliances quartz and butcherblock counters, and plenty of storage. Next to the kitchen is a cozy family room, with the same stunning views. Two steps up from the family room is the master suite with a great storage wall, master bath with deep soaking tub/shower and access to the private deck. 2 zone HVAC, hardwood floors, dramatic lighting throughout. There is an older tram that runs along the south side of the property that can carry heavy items up tot the top level. Landscaping is on automatic drip lines, primarily low maintenance native species. Roof is only 4 years old with copper flashing and gutters. No expense was spared when outfitting this fabulous property! Clear Pest, Sewer lateral compliant. A perfect 10! Listed with Nancy Mueller BRE# 00622777, (510) 541-0552.
688 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,701 sqft single-family home in Claremont, built in 1964. It last sold for $2,752,500 on May 12, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,749,000, with a rent estimate of $6,373/month.

Home Details for 688 Alvarado Rd

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Other, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Library, Master Bath, Office, Pantry
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceJetted Bath Tub
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherDeckExterior: WoodPatioSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1964Year Updated: 1991
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.45 acres

Additional Information

Intercom

Price History for 688 Alvarado Rd

DatePriceEventSource
05/12/2026$2,775,000ListingRemovedCRMLS #41016926
05/12/2023$2,752,500Sold
bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41016926
04/07/2023$2,775,000PendingbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41016926
03/13/2023$2,775,000PriceChange
bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41016926
01/25/2023$2,950,000Listed For SalebridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41016926
03/20/2015$2,200,000Sold
bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40688203

Market trends in Oakland

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$863K
$63.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
108.5%
1.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$575
$13MoM
Available listings
769
13MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$2,863,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 688 Alvarado Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
295 Gravatt Dr, Oakland, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
06/25/26
3
3
2,592
110 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
10/14/25
4
3
3,000
260 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$2,125,000
03/13/26
4
2.5
2,607
29 Live Oak Rd, Berkeley, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$2,400,000
03/31/26
4
2.5
2,944
105 Vicente Rd, Berkeley, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
10/14/25
3
3.5
3,148
6 Dorothy Pl, Berkeley, CA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$2,800,000
06/04/26
3
3
2,905
150 Vicente Rd, Berkeley, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$3,285,000
04/28/26
4
3.5
3,740
252 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$2,405,000
10/23/25
3
3
2,395
2 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$3,100,000
04/14/26
4
4
2,954
80 Oak Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$2,498,000
09/05/25
3
2.5
3,321

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Claremont

At least 12 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there's wildlife

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 89 % Say it's quiet

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say there are community events

  • 45 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 25 % Say kids play outside

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  • Sunnie.hwang
    "Oakland has culture, diversity, sense of community, nature and urban amenities. I personally love it here. "
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    "Commute is pretty easy. A few minutes to the freeway or to BART. Safer to take transit from Orinda. Very short drive to downtown SF when traffic is light. "
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  • BRich
    "It’s safe from what I’ve experienced. There doesn’t seem to be a lot of racists, which is a plus. And it’s pretty quiet "
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  • Josh S.
    "There are dogs living here but no parks nearby. Dog owners exercise their dogs by walking them through the hills."
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  • Clniesen
    "Not a great commute to Bart, or anywhere as I am up in the hills. Everywhere is a drive for me. However it’s a trade off to the view and the peaceful neighborhood."
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  • Helen W.
    "It is centrally located for commuting to Berkeley or Oakland, and has an AC Transit bus for SF commuters."
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  • Rinna
    "We live here and for us it is like coming home to a vacation place every day. This is on a small dead end street way up in the hills and there is lots of privacy but yet there is a friendly neighborhood that stays in touch and alerts people to possible danger or trespassers. We recommend this for anyone who can drive."
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