681 Alvarado Rd Berkeley, CA 94705 / 1557

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 08/19/2025)
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 6.890 square feet
Sold Apr 2016
$2,206,000
Property Report

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Property Details

A single-family home at 681 Alvarado Road, Berkeley, CA.

Facts

  • Built in 1925
  • Lot size 6,890 sqft
  • Construction Frame
  • Rooms 7
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 3
  • Stories 2 story
  • Structure type Other
  • Parking & Garage
  • Parking Garage
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Misc

  • Units 1

Listing info

  • Last sold Sep 2004 for $1,288,500

Householders and Tenants for 681 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley CA

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
09/10/2004 Sold $1,288,500 Public records
05/15/1996 Sold $875,000 Public records

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 $9,490 $594,867 N/A
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Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025
Apr 2016 Sold
681 Alvarado Rd
Price history :
  • Single-Family Home
  • 2,466 sqft
  • 6,890 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths

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Building Permits

To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
Jul 8, 2016
Description: Demolish kitchenette in study, install wet bar, remodel existing bathroom and laundry room.
  • Valuation: $6,000,000
  • Parcel #: 048H766300300
  • Permit #: RB1603231
Jul 8, 2016
Description: Electrical/ demolish kitchenette in study, install wet bar, remodel existing bathroom and laundry room.
  • Parcel #: 048H766300300
  • Permit #: RE1602509
Jul 8, 2016
Description: Mechanical/demolish kitchenette in study, install wet bar, remodel existing bathroom and laundry room.
  • Parcel #: 048H766300300
  • Permit #: RM1601309
Jul 8, 2016
Description: Plumbing/ demolish kitchenette in study, install wet bar, remodel existing bathroom and laundry room.
  • Parcel #: 048H766300300
  • Permit #: RP1601917
Jun 23, 2016
Description: Replace 2 windows at upper floor 2 bedrooms, 1 dining room & 1 sunroom window at main floor, and replace 2 french doors to 2 decks, including stucco repair for sfd. drx161066
  • Valuation: $5,000,000
  • Parcel #: 048H766300300
  • Permit #: RB1602981
May 23, 2016
Description: Repair/replace building sewer on property only. sl & x required beyond pl. overflow device may be needed. do not cut into pavement unless and until ready to complete project. if working within 25' feet of a monument you must comply with state law 8771, contact the inspector prior to starting excavation: minimum $5,800.00 fine for non-compliance. usa # and date must be provided in order to have a permit issued. permit valid for 90 days. call pwa inspection prior to start: 510-238-3651 or email pwa [email protected]. usa #5016283
  • Parcel #: 048H766300300
  • Permit #: SL1601257
Jan 6, 2006
Description: Replace electrical entry wires damaged by storm.
  • Permit #: RE0600102
May 4, 2005
Description: Permit value$10k front:entry stairway on grade, new storage shed. side: new stairway to connect existing decks.
  • Permit #: RB0501961
Nov 16, 2004
Description: Permit value$18k foundation reinforcement and repair.
  • Permit #: RB0405212
Apr 12, 2004
Description: Regrade concrete at grage area, with trench drain installed, install sump pump, repair approx. 100sq ft of hardwood floor ing.
  • Permit #: RP0401070
Apr 12, 2004
Description: Permit value$7.5k regrade concrete at grage area, with trench drain installed, install sump pump, repair approx. 100sq ft of hardwood floor ing.
  • Permit #: RB0401543
Feb 6, 2004
Description: Install vault in row
  • Permit #: X0400163
Feb 6, 2004
Description: Install vault in row
  • Permit #: ENMI04011
Apr 28, 1999
Description: Close 100 lf on alvarado rd (east 50 lf and west 50 lf off f rom eucalyptus path) for setting crane, approved by traffic engineering
  • Permit #: OB990229
Feb 24, 1999
Description: Close 100 lf on alvarado rd (east 50 lf and west 50 lf off f rom eucalyptus path) for setting crane, approved by traffic engineering
  • Permit #: OB990073
May 23, 1996
Description: Permit value$5k termite repairs, "in-kind", per report items#1c,1d,1e,1f,1g, 3a,3b,11a
  • Permit #: RB9601814
Apr 11, 1991
Description: Permit value$3k repair existing deck replace rotten joists
  • Permit #: B9101776
Oct 19, 1990
Description: Temporary powr at jobsite
  • Permit #: E9003591
Oct 12, 1990
Description: House electrical remodel
  • Permit #: E9003518
Jun 29, 1990
Description: Remodel replacing plumbing fixtures
  • Permit #: P9002511
Jun 28, 1990
  • Permit #: M9001053
Apr 24, 1990
Description: Permit value$150k interior remodel 3 bay windows, deck addition
  • Permit #: B9002014

Alvarado Rd Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
15 Oct 2019 Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
26 Sep 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Function area, other
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
24 Oct 2007 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Records storage room, storage vault
First Ignition —
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other

Alvarado Rd Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
11 Aug 2013 Hazardous condition, other
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
03 Oct 2012 Power line down
Property Use —
Street, other
30 Sep 2005 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
30 Jul 2005 Hazardous condition, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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