$1,455,000
SOLD SEP 17, 2024

1320 Arlington Blvd El Cerrito, CA 94530

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,924 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$756 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Arlington Park

About This Home

As of September 2024

Phenomenal property situated in the highly desirable El Cerrito Hills offering single level living on a very rare, fully flat and usable lot. On the market for the first time in decades, this truly remarkable, peaceful and quaint gem features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and over 1,900 square feet of living space. With stunning hardwood floors, fresh paint and new carpet this incredible home highlights a large living room with cozy fireplace, a formal dining room, an oversized kitchen with an eat-in nook and tons of natural light that envelopes the entire space. Stunning curb appeal with huge fully fenced in front yard, paver driveway, new exterior paint and remarkable landscaping. Entertain guests in the luxurious and private backyard oasis consisting of lush green grass and landscaping and an expansive stone patio with pergola. Enjoy added conveniences of a large garage, backyard storage shed, and a detached unit that can potentially be converted to an office space, yoga studio, or even an ADU. Prime location and zoned for top-rated Madera Elementary School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Talyat

Coldwell Banker License #01896880 Listed on: 08/19/2024

Coldwell Banker

Co-Listed By

Melisa Gardina Deckman

Coldwell Banker License #02198156

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Choi

The Agency License #01433100

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,278

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • El Cerrito Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5053630058

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,278

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCCOLD19
  • Subdivision Name: EL CERRITO HILLS
  • Directions: San Pablo - Potrero - Arlington
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Water Heater
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12197
  • Parcel Number: 5053630058
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2024
Closed on
Sep 12, 2024
Sold by
Heydon Harlan James and He Marion
Bought by
Sun Xiao Xiang and Murphy Lisa
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Talyat
Coldwell Banker
Buyer's Agent
Mark Choi
The Agency
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,455,000
Premium/Discount to List
$156,000
12.01%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$1,450,334

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,666
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.62%
Original Mortgage
$1,091,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,081,576
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$365,032
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,455,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,091,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,455,000 -- --
09/17/2024 09/17/24 Sold $1,455,000 +12.0% $756 / Sq Ft
08/30/2024 08/30/24 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2024 08/19/24 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $675 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $1,278 $1,455,000 $1,100,000 $355,000
2024 $1,236 $116,260 $47,561 $68,699
2023 $1,236 $113,981 $46,629 $67,352
2022 $1,140 $111,747 $45,715 $66,032
2021 $1,081 $109,557 $44,819 $64,738
2019 $1,037 $106,310 $43,491 $62,819
2018 $981 $104,227 $42,639 $61,588
2017 $964 $102,184 $41,803 $60,381
2016 $947 $100,182 $40,984 $59,198
2015 $931 $98,678 $40,369 $58,309
2014 $706 $96,746 $39,579 $57,167
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41070363

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 505-363-005-8