Residential > House
Sold
11/25/2008
Sold Price
$1,425,000$750/ft²
689 Alvarado Rd
Berkeley, CA 94705
- 2Beds
- 4Baths
- 1,900ft²Living Area
- 0.3acLot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1928Year Built
- -DOM
- 17Permits
689 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 2 bed, 4 bath, 1,900 ft² house built in 1928 on a 0.251 acre lot with 17 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2008 for $1,425,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,838,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 689 Alvarado Rd based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,838,000
$967/ft²
+$413K above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$1,425,000
$750/ft²
15 years ago
689 Alvarado Rd is valued at $1,838,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
689 Alvarado Rd was last sold in 2008 for $1,425,000.
Permits
689 Alvarado Rd has 17 permit records of total value of $205,175.
Permit History
17
Permits
$205,175
Total Permit Value
October 15, 2021
Description: Partial foundation repair replacement - underpinning left rear - replace center left and front left foundation - no mepJob Value: $49,700Status: finalType: (rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)Fees: $2,810Effective Date: 2021-10-15Permit Number: RBC2103421
December 11, 2020
Description: Pg&e annual blanket permit to pacific gas and electric to perform minor repairs & service installations during the period of july 1 2020 to july 1 2021 authorized by city ordinance 9317 C.M.S reserve 4 (100') non-metered parking space(s) in front of parcel only for dumpster construction vehicle moving van or storage pod. Post no-parking signs 72 hours prior in residential areas. No impact on traffic lane or sidewalk allowed except as noted. No-parking signs picked up by applicant after payment 4th floor. To have illegally parked vehicle ticketed call 510-777-3333. Applicant arranges towing. Comply with terms set forth in cvc section 22651 (m). For towed vehicle: call 510-777-3333Status: expiredType: ObstructionFees: $210Effective Date: 2020-12-11Permit Number: OB2002160
November 27, 2020
Description: Pg&e annual blanket permit to pacific gas and electric to perform minor repairs & service installations during the period of july 1 2020 to july 1 2021 authorized by city ordinance 9317 C.M.S reserve 4 (100') non-metered parking space(s) in front of parcel only for dumpster construction vehicle moving van or storage pod. Post no-parking signs 72 hours prior in residential areas. No impact on traffic lane or sidewalk allowed except as noted. No-parking signs picked up by applicant after payment 4th floor. To have illegally parked vehicle ticketed call 510-777-3333. Applicant arranges towing. Comply with terms set forth in cvc section 22651 (m). For towed vehicle: call 510-777-3333Status: expiredType: ObstructionFees: $210Effective Date: 2020-11-27Permit Number: OB2002050
August 8, 2007
Description: repair interior brick chimney to the lower cord of roof framing,and build new wood chase w/st. stl liner.Job Value: $7,000Status: finalType: Residential Building - AlterationBusiness Name: International Masonry SpecFees: $754Effective Date: 2007-08-08Permit Number: RB0703699
April 4, 1997
Description: mechanical for a kitchen remodelStatus: FinalType: Building/Residential/Mechanical/AlterationBusiness Name: SHADDLE CONSTRUCTION INCFees: $94Effective Date: 1997-04-04Permit Number: RM9700429
April 4, 1997
Description: kitchen remodel 4-23-97 ADD: Create bath and walk-in closet out of existing bedroom to create master suite.Job Value: $45,600Status: FinalType: Building/Residential/Building/AlterationBusiness Name: SHADDLE CONSTRUCTION INCFees: $1,076Effective Date: 1997-04-04Permit Number: RB9701281
April 4, 1997
Description: plumbing for kitchen remodelStatus: FinalType: Building/Residential/Plumbing/AlterationBusiness Name: SHADDLE CONSTRUCTION INCFees: $207Effective Date: 1997-04-04Permit Number: RP9700586
April 4, 1997
Description: electrical for kitchen remodelStatus: FinalType: Building/Residential/Electrical/AlterationBusiness Name: SHADDLE CONSTRUCTION INCFees: $121Effective Date: 1997-04-04Permit Number: RE9700898
December 26, 1995
Description: upgrade to 100A service for underground conversionStatus: FinalType: Building/Non-Residential/Electrical/AlterationBusiness Name: EL CERRITO ELECTRIC COFees: $173Effective Date: 1995-12-26Permit Number: E9503671
May 6, 1992
Description: Sidewalk/drivewayStatus: FinalType: Building/public infrastructure/excavation/naBusiness Name: JAMIE CARLEN & COGEN. CONTRACTFees: $190Effective Date: 1992-05-06Permit Number: X9200048
April 8, 1992
Description: Electrical for garage rebuildStatus: FinalType: Building/residential/building/newBusiness Name: POWER & LIGHTFees: $62Effective Date: 1992-04-08Permit Number: C9200487
April 8, 1992
Description: plumbing - single family dwelling (garage two hose bibs)Status: FinalType: Building/residential/building/newBusiness Name: JAMIE CARLEN & COGEN. CONTRACTFees: $61Effective Date: 1992-04-08Permit Number: C9200489
February 20, 1992
Description: Addition of garage and gate houseJob Value: $50,000Status: FinalType: Building/residential/building/newBusiness Name: JAMIE CARLEN & COGEN. CONTRACTFees: $55Effective Date: 1992-02-20Permit Number: C9200213
September 17, 1991
Description: Demolish garageStatus: ExpiredType: Building/non-residential/building/demolitionBusiness Name: JAMIE CARLEN & COGEN. CONTRACTFees: $394Effective Date: 1991-09-17Permit Number: B9104692
September 12, 1991
Description: New garage and gatehouseJob Value: $50,000Status: ExpiredType: Building/non-residential/building/additionBusiness Name: JAMIE CARLEN & COGEN. CONTRACTFees: $853Effective Date: 1991-09-12Permit Number: B9104609
December 20, 1990
Description: Bolts 4 oc 12 to eachJob Value: $1,175Status: ExpiredType: Building/non-residential/building/alterationBusiness Name: JAMIE CARLEN & COGEN. CONTRACTFees: $87Effective Date: 1990-12-20Permit Number: B9006686
August 31, 1990
Description: Repair existing deckJob Value: $1,700Status: FinalType: Building/non-residential/building/repairBusiness Name: JAMIE CARLEN & COGEN. CONTRACTFees: $106Effective Date: 1990-08-31Permit Number: B9004554
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$14,193.62From latest Total Assessed Value1.57%Total Assessed Value$901,778=Land+
Assessed Value$635,068Additions
Assessed Value$266,710
In 2023, taxes billed for 689 Alvarado Rd were $14,193.62, which is 1.57% from latest Total Assessed Value of $901,778.
Property History
689 Alvarado Rd has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 689 Alvarado Rd
Hazard Risks
Earthquake641Nat'l Avg100Carb Mono98Particulates98Ozone87Air Pollution83Lead44Tornado17Weather3Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
9 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Tornado Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 689 Alvarado Rd.
Walkability Index
10 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
689 Alvarado Rd has a walkability score of 10 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Noise Level
41 dB
Quiet Suburban Residential 0-49
Suburban Residential 50-54
Urban Residential 55-59
Noisy Urban Residential 60-64
Very Noisy Urban Residential 65+
Noise at 689 Alvarado Rd is around 41dBs, which is comparable to a Quiet Suburban Residential area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
42°F
High
56°F
Summer
Average
Low
53°F
High
74°F
In the winter at 689 Alvarado Rd, temperatures range from 41.88°F to 56.29°F with an average of 49.09°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 53.49°F to 74.38°F with and average of 63.94°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 689 Alvarado Rd
Public Schools
Oakland Technical High School
Grades: 9-12
2.02 mi
B-
Kaiser Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.59 mi
Claremont Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.15 mi
B+
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
Nearby public schools serving 689 Alvarado Rd have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Claremont Hills, Berkeley, CA 94705.
Seasonal Housing units 94705
18%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94705
+13%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Claremont Hills.
Crime Index for 94705
126
126
The crime index in 94705 is 126, which is 1.3 times higher than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 689 Alvarado Rd over selected time period.
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