Price: $1,600,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 4 full, 1 half
Living Area SqFt: 3,943
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Size SqFt: 8,319
Year Built: 2002
Neighborhood: Claremont Hills
Days on Website: 54

Courtesy of Keith Brown, Keller Williams Realty

Property Description

Perched high in the prestigious Berkeley Hills, this 5-bed, 4-bath masterpiece is a striking blend of elegance, strength, & modern luxury. Built in 2001 it rests on a steel-reinforced concrete foundation anchored deep into bedrock. Its double-wall construction enhances fire resistance, insulation, & energy efficiency—delivering not only sophistication, but also lasting peace of mind. Inside, dramatic ceilings & sunlit living spaces showcase Bay views through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Designed for both grand entertaining & everyday comfort, the thoughtful layout features a versatile den, a formal dining room, & a chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, premium stainless-steel appliances, & an oversized island that naturally draws people together. The lower level reveals a tranquil primary suite, complete with a private balcony, spa-inspired bath, & a generous walk-in closet. Additional highlights include gleaming hardwood floors, a two-car garage with 4 additional parking spaces, & a flexible bonus perfect for a home office, gym, or media retreat. All this, just minutes from Berkeley’s celebrated dining, shopping, & outdoor escapes. Here, hillside serenity meets city convenience—offering a truly rare opportunity to own one of the Bay Area’s most remarkable homes.

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Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • Appliances: “Dishwasher”, “Double Oven”, “Gas Range”, “Microwave”, “Refrigerator”, “Dryer”, “Washer”, “Gas Water Heater”
  • Other Equipment: “Intercom”
  • Bathrooms
  • 4 full bathrooms
  • 4 total bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Building
  • Construction Materials: “Wood Shingles”, “Wood Siding”
  • Living Area: 3943
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Level – Street: “0.5 Bath”, “Other”, “Main Entry”
  • Cooling
  • Cooling: “None”
  • Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Included
  • Floors
  • Flooring: “Hardwood”, “Linoleum”, “Carpet”
  • Garage
  • 2 garage spaces
  • Garage Included
  • Heating
  • Heating: “Zoned”, “Natural Gas”
  • Heating Included
  • Laundry
  • Features: “Dryer”, “Laundry Room”, “Washer”, “Cabinets”
  • Location
  • Subdivision Name: Claremont Hills
  • Lot
  • Lot Features: “Sloped Down”
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 8319
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8319
  • Parcel Number: 48H765416
  • Parking
  • Parking Features: “Attached”, “Guest”, “Parking Lot”, “Garage Door Opener”
  • Pool
  • Pool Features: “None”
  • Property
  • Property Condition: “Existing”
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • View: “Bay”, “Canyon”, “City Lights”, “Golden Gate Bridge”, “San Francisco”
  • Roof
  • Roof: “Composition Shingles”
  • Utilities
  • Electric: “No Solar”
  • Water Source: “Public”
  • Windows
  • Window Features: “Double Pane Windows”, “Window Coverings”
  • Listing
  • Sale/rent: For Sale
  • $406 per square foot

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$1,600,000 – 1215 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

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