Off MarketHistoric · 98 yrs

159 Alvarado Rd

Berkeley, CA, 94705 • Claremont • Alameda County

$2,499,800

$961/sqft

3Beds

3Baths

2,600Sqft

0.18 acLot

1928Built

Property DNA

4 highlights

Waterfront Property

Direct water access

Scenic Views

Water · City

Character Home

Built 1928 · 98 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

2 views

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$961/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1928 · Historic

Mediterranean style. Lots of natural light, wood floors.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$15,783/month

Principal & Interest$12,450

Property Tax$2,500

Insurance$833

Down payment20% ($499,960)

3%50%

Est. 6.36% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,999,840 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1928

Parking2 Parking spaces

Lot7,971 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1928

Systems

RoofTile

Constructionwood frame

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot7,971 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodClaremont

Parcel6442237

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths3

Features & details

5 categories of property features

Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior

Stucco

Parking

Garage - Attached

Construction

wood frame

Views

Water

City

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Est. value$2,499,800

Est. rent$7,706/mo

Tax rate1.22%

Price/sqft$961

Tour days6

How are the schools in Berkeley?

3 schools rated nearby

John Muir Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-5

0.4 mi

Willard Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

1.2 mi

Berkeley High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.9 mi

Location

Berkeley, CA, 94705

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Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2025—$185,159

Apr 8, 2024$8,124$181,529

Apr 8, 2023$7,855$177,969

Apr 8, 2022$7,762$174,480

Apr 8, 2021$7,708$171,059

Apr 8, 2020$7,083$169,306

Apr 8, 2019$6,553$165,987

Apr 8, 2018$6,101$162,733

Apr 8, 2017$6,101$159,541

Apr 8, 2016$5,433$156,413

Apr 8, 2015$5,859$154,064

Apr 8, 2014$5,859$151,047

Apr 8, 2013—$150,364

Apr 8, 2012—$147,416

Apr 8, 2011—$144,526

Apr 8, 2010—$143,446

Apr 8, 2009—$143,788

Apr 8, 2008—$140,968

Apr 8, 2007—$138,204

Apr 8, 2006—$135,495

Apr 8, 2005—$132,838

Apr 8, 2004—$130,237

Apr 8, 2003—$127,851

Apr 8, 2002—$125,344

Apr 8, 2001$3,541$122,887

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Local context around this listing

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Est. value$2,499,800

Est. rent$7,706/mo

30yr rate est.6.36%

Affordability$15,210/mo

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