Bought with Robert Parker • Compass
$2,752,500
$2,775,000
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688 Alvarado Rd Berkeley, CA 94705
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,701 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $2,752,500
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,701 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,019
Subdivision Claremont Hills
MLS Listing ID 41016926
Sold Date 05/12/23
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Originating Board Bridge AOR
Year Built 1964
Lot Size 0.446 Acres
Property Description
Elegant Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Mid Century boasts SF Bay views, sits on 2.5 lots & tastefully updated while keeping the original architectural design intact. Built by architect Donald K. Olsen of Sausalito with an extensive remodel designed by renowned CA Central Coast architect, Marcel Sedletzky. Close to the Claremont Resort, the Elmwood District + the Eucalyptus Path this 3 en-suite bedroom + home office/guest room has private access from the service tram. A 750+ bottle capacity, climate-controlled wine cellar completes this level. The upper level showcases beautiful public rooms ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining and boasts 2 exterior terraces. Refinished hardwood floors from the living, dining room, the gourmet kitchen, breakfast room and the upper-level primary en suite. Dramatic living room features an Origami folded ceiling motif, copper accents & up-lighting. The dining room offers the same sparkling views with sliding doors leading to a front terrace & a picture window which perfectly frames this magnificent scene. Adjacent to the kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz & butcher block counters + ample storage is a cozy sitting area with majestic views. Expansive landscaped grounds, mature trees & mostly native + drought tolerant plantings on drip irrigation.
Location
State CA
County Alameda
Interior
Heating Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas Starter, Living Room, Two-Way, Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Window Features Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool None
View Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Park, San Francisco
Parking Type Detached, Garage Door Opener
Private Pool false
Building
Lot Description Sloped Up
Story 2
Water Public
Architectural Style Contemporary
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