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128 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

$3,795,000

Last sold 07/11/2017 for $2.4M

  • 5

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 4,018

    Sqft ($597/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 128 Alvarado Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1927
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 8,100 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Designed & built by the prominent 1920's builder, Louis Engler, as his own home with exceptional indoor/outdoor access to magical gardens featuring stream & pond. The architecture is quietly grand with an easy flow throughout. 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, including spacious master suite with Bay views! A true Berkeley treasure with convenient location near express bus to SF, shops and restaurants!
Listed by
Listing Agent - BEBE MCRAE
Listing Office - THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40782889 • last updated 9 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 4 hours ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air 2 Zns Or More
Levels/Style Mediterranean, Three Or More Stories
Status Sold
SqFt 4018
Virtual Tour N/A
Type RESIDENTIAL
SubType Detached
MLS # 40782889
Lot Size (Acres) 0.19
City Transfer Tax Yes
Builder Name Louis Engler
Property Condition Existing
Year Built 1927
Interior
Bathroom Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tub
Total # of Bathrooms 5
Primary Bathroom Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Other
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Other
Total # of Rooms 12
Add'l Room(s) Au Pair, Basement Finished, Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Library, Media, Rec/Rumpus Room, Study, Other
Flooring Hardwood Floors
Fireplaces 2, Living Room
Accessibility Features Other
Exterior
Foundation Partial Basement
Exterior Stucco
Roof Tile
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Attached Garage, Converted Garage
Exterior Features Back Yard, Front Yard, Patio Covered, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Other
Lot Description Pond, Other
Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Green Features: Solar Solar Pool Leased
Additional Equipment Dryer, DSL/Modem Line, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
Laundry Dryer, Washer
Pool None
Location
View Bay
Area Berkeley Map Area 10
County Alameda
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison CLAREMONT
School District Berkeley (510) 644-6504
Elementary School District Berkeley (510) 644-6504
Directions Tunnel Road>Alvarado
APN 64-4227-3
$3.79M
Range: $3.06M-$4.52M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $5,558/month
Gross rent multiplier: 36.0
  • Jul 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40782889
  • Jul 7, 2019 Sold
    $2,400,000
  • Jul 11, 2017 Sold
    $2,400,000 (+2.1%)
  • Jun 12, 2017 Pending
    —
  • May 25, 2017 Listed
    $2,350,000
  • May 25, 2017 Listed
    $2,350,000 (+9.3%)
  • Jul 2017
    Public Records
  • Jul 11, 2017 Sold
    $2,400,000
  • Jan 2016
    mls logo MLS # 40719430
  • Jan 11, 2016 Cancelled
    —
  • Dec 21, 2015 Pending
    —
  • Oct 13, 2015 Listed
    $2,150,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $41,509 +2.2%
    $2,677,200 +2.0%
  • 2023
    $40,614 +1.4%
    $2,624,711
  • 2022
    $40,069 -0.3%
    $2,624,711 +2.0%
  • 2021
    $40,191 +5.5%
    $2,573,255 +2.0%
  • 2020
    $38,085 +3.9%
    $2,522,807 +1.04%
  • 2019
    $36,657 +1.5%
    $2,496,960 +2.0%
  • 2018
    $36,119 +107.9%
    $2,448,000 +172.82%
  • 2016
    $17,377 +1.7%
    $897,288
  • 2015
    $17,080
    —
  • 128 Alvarado Rd
    $2.4M
  • Claremont Elmwood
    $1.39M +40% y/y
  • 94705
    $1.64M +3% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M +10% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
118 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 $3,445,000 6/5 5,969 0.01
34 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 $3,780,900 6/5 4,468 0.02
123 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 $2,208,400 4/2 2,235 0.02
127 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 $2,447,000 4/3 2,314 0.02
136 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 $2,933,000 5/3 3,657 0.02
119 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 $2,590,000 6/4 2,873 0.03
44 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 $2,734,000 4/3 3,861 0.03
131 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 $2,763,000 6/4 3,584 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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