About 688 Alvarado Rd
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.
Features of 688 Alvarado Rd
| MLS® # | 41016926 |
|---|---|
| Price | $2,775,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Square Footage | 2,701 |
| Acres | 0.45 |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 688 Alvarado Rd |
|---|---|
| Area | Oakland Zip Code 94705 |
| Subdivision | CLAREMONT HILLS |
| City | Berkeley |
| County | Alameda |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 94705 |
Amenities
| Parking | Detached, Garage Door Opener |
|---|---|
| # of Garages | 2 |
| View | Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Park, San Francisco |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
| Pool | None |
Interior
| Interior Features | Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen, Central Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer |
| Heating | Zoned, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Gas Starter, Living Room, Two-Way, Wood Burning |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Two Story |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Sloped Up |
| Windows | Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s) |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Vinyl Siding |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | January 25th, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Debbi Dimaggio Betta |
|---|---|
| Office | Corcoran Icon Properties |