$1,950,000
SOLD NOV 7, 2024

1315 Devonshire Ct El Cerrito, CA 94530

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,604 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$749 Per Sq Ft

50% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Solar Power System
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • 5-minute walk to Arlington Park

About This Home

As of November 2024

Cosmetic Fixer with stunning unobstructed panoramic 3 Bridge views of the Golden Gate, Bay, San Rafael Bridges, San Francisco Bay and City Skyline. The Dining and Living Room boast soaring beamed ceilings which create an expansive atmosphere. There are 2 fireplaces, one upstairs and a double-sided fireplace downstairs. Separate entrance to the downstairs living area with a potential for 3 bedrooms. Extra storage space downstairs for a multitude of uses.This treasured family home is in the El Cerrito hills, just minutes from the Berkeley Country Club and the highly rated Madera Elementary School. The property presents an exceptional opportunity for Buyers seeking to invest and transform this space into their dream home. Also included are roof-top Solar panels and a Tesla Power Wall to assist with reducing electricity costs. Historically significant, the residence served as the ”Mayor’s Home” for 3 El Cerrito Mayors. The home is situated on over a third of an acre with a circular driveway for additional parking. Great potential for those clients interested in renovating a property for re-sale.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

GERI STERN

Compass License #00996235 Listed on: 10/08/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Carla Della Zoppa

Compass License #00595328

Last Buyer's Agent

Angela Xu

The Agency License #01981330

The Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,410

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • Downtown

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Arlington Estate Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5053830195

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,410

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPACUN 01
  • Subdivision Name: ARLINGTON ESTATE
  • Directions: Arlington to Buckingham to Devonshire Dr. then Ct.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down, Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Bridges
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Garden, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Master Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only, Laundry Room, Cabinets
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

  • Senior High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14848
  • Parcel Number: 5053830195
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2024
Closed on
Nov 4, 2024
Sold by
Bartke Family 2024 Trust and Bartke Richard H
Bought by
Zhang Shuting
Seller's Agent
GERI STERN
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Angela Xu
The Agency
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$651,000
50.12%
Total Days on Market
14
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$1,825,515

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$124,485
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.93%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$796,604
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,028,911

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2024
Sold by
Bartke Richard H and Bartke Jane A
Bought by
Bartke Family 2024 Trust and Bartke

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2004
Sold by
Bartke Richard Henry and Bartke Jane Ann
Bought by
Bartke Richard H and Bartke Jane A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1994
Sold by
Rose Karen Jane and Rose Richard Scott
Bought by
Bartke Richard H and Bartke Jane A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,950,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $800,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,950,000 -- --
11/07/2024 11/07/24 Sold $1,950,000 +50.1% $749 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2024 10/08/24 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $499 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,410 $152,176 $44,970 $107,206
2023 $3,410 $149,193 $44,089 $105,104
2022 $3,306 $146,269 $43,225 $103,044
2021 $3,247 $143,402 $42,378 $101,024
2019 $3,034 $139,151 $41,122 $98,029
2018 $2,919 $136,423 $40,316 $96,107
2017 $2,872 $133,749 $39,526 $94,223
2016 $2,839 $131,127 $38,751 $92,376
2015 $2,830 $129,158 $38,169 $90,989
2014 $2,584 $126,629 $37,422 $89,207
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41075782

bridgeMLS

APN: 505-383-019-5