638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Information
638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94705 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Claremont |
| Parcel ID | 48H-7607-26-3 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley
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| Sale date | 04/06/2016 |
| Sale price | $1,850,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $27,986 |
Lot & Building Information for 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley
| Building sqft | 3,116 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.19 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1996 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Residential Hillside (RH-4) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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Other Property Data for 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley
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About 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley
638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1996 and has a total of 3,116 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $2,189,974, the tax amount paid for 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 is $27,985.
When was 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the last sale price?638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold in 04/06/2016 for $1,850,000.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2016 | $1,850,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley
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Property Taxes for 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $27,986 |
| Market value | $2,189,974 |
Assessment History for 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $2,189,974 | 1.2779 | $27,986 | +3.42% |
| 2024-2025 | $2,147,035 | 1.2603 | $27,059 | -6.32% |
| 2023-2024 | $2,104,947 | 1.3722 | $28,884 | +1.64% |
| 2022-2023 | $2,063,674 | 1.3771 | $28,419 | +2.22% |
| 2021-2022 | $2,023,214 | 1.3741 | $27,801 | +1.07% |
Permits for 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley
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Berkeley residential market stats
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Risk
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Transportation
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Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 263 | 0.37 |
| Bentley School | NR | Private | K-12 | 699 | 0.43 |
| Pear Tree Community School | NR | Private | PK, K-5 | 0 | 0.47 |
| Pear Tree Community School | NR | Private | PK, K-5 | 0 | 0.47 |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center | NR | Public | K | 68 | 0.53 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley School | NR | Private | K-12 | 699 | 0.43 |
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.93 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 1.07 |
| Willard Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 596 | 1.13 |
| Claremont Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 487 | 1.14 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley School | NR | Private | K-12 | 699 | 0.43 |
| The College Preparatory School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 362 | 0.70 |
| Maybeck High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 109 | 0.87 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 1.07 |
| Holy Names High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 152 | 1.37 |
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Neighbors for 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley
Here are the neighbors for 638 Alvarado Road, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 770 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,607 | 01/02/2019 | |
| 648 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 03/16/2018 | ||
| 632 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,878 | 06/21/2022 | $2,625,000 |
| 110 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley | 2,970 | 10/14/2025 | $2,100,000 |
| 600 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 3,962 | 10/22/2004 | $1,110,000 |
| 688 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,701 | 05/12/2023 | $2,752,500 |
| 650 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,044 | 03/16/2018 | |
| 262 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,736 | 05/09/1995 | $117,000 |
| 170 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley | 3,708 | 04/26/2021 | |
| 290 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,641 | 05/19/2015 | |
| 870 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 3,022 | 12/15/2020 | |
| 23 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley | 1,394 | 08/21/2024 | $1,225,000 |
| 218 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley | 3,639 | 10/14/1992 | $211,000 |
| 808 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 1,952 | 04/29/1999 | |
| 624 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,994 | 11/23/1994 | |
| 258 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 4,236 | 02/05/2021 | |
| 800 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 2,553 | 04/29/1999 | |
| 45 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley | 4,848 | 03/24/2014 | |
| 830 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 1,405 | 11/10/2025 | $1,730,000 |
| 614 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley | 3,681 | 05/20/2015 |