Elegant Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Mid Century boasts SF Bay views, sits on 2.5 lots & tastefully updated while keeping the original architectural design intact. Built by architect Donald K. Olsen of Sausalito with an extensive remodel designed by renowned CA Central Coast architect, Marcel Sedletzky. Close to the Claremont Resort, the Elmwood District + the Eucalyptus Path this 3 en-suite bedroom + home office/guest room has private access from the service tram. A 750+ bottle capacity, climate-controlled wine cellar completes this level. The upper level showcases beautiful public rooms ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining and boasts 2 exterior terraces. Refinished hardwood floors from the living, dining room, the gourmet kitchen, breakfast room and the upper-level primary en suite. Dramatic living room features an Origami folded ceiling motif, copper accents & up-lighting. The dining room offers the same sparkling views with sliding doors leading to a front terrace & a picture window which perfectly frames this magnificent scene. Adjacent to the kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz & butcher block counters + ample storage is a cozy sitting area with majestic views. Expansive landscaped grounds, mature trees & mostly native + drought tolerant plantings on drip irrigation.
Sold for $2,752,500
$2,752,500
688 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
3beds
2,701sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.45 Acres Lot
$2,661,100 Zestimate®
$1,019/sqft
$7,002 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,661,100
$2.47M - $2.87M
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 12, 2023 at 03:12pm
Listed by:
Debbi DiMaggio Betta DRE #01047447 510-414-6777,
Corcoran Icon Properties,
Adam R. Betta DRE #00979841 510-414-1250,
Corcoran Icon Properties
Bought with:
Robert Parker, DRE #01923837
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41016926
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Two-Way, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,701
- Total interior livable area: 2,701 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 48H7607312
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2023 | Sold | $2,752,500-0.8%$1,019/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41016926 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2023 | Pending sale | $2,775,000$1,027/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41016926 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2023 | Price change | $2,775,000-5.9%$1,027/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41016926 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000+34.1%$1,092/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41016926 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2015 | Sold | $2,200,000$815/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40688203 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $2,863,700 +2% |
| 2024 | $37,610 +1.9% | $2,807,550 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $36,922 +1.7% | $2,541,330 +2% |
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Neighborhood: Claremont
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAHome And Hospital ProgramGrades: K-12Distance: 2.4 mi
- 9/10Claremont Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Oakland Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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- California
- Alameda County
- Oakland
- 94705
- Claremont
- 688 Alvarado Rd