NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1325 Devonshire Ct El Cerrito, CA 94530

Estimated Value: $1,583,000 - $1,728,204

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,273 Sq Ft
$733/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 22, 2023

Last sale price $1,545,000 $680 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,567/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Twin Peaks
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2023

Brimming with original architectural elements, this Mid-century modern cosmetic fixer, built by Elmer Nielsen, a retired physicist from Berkeley Livermore Labs, has been occupied by the same family for over 70 years. Situated atop a bluff in a peaceful cul-de-sac and overlooking a 5 bridge view, this imposing dwelling has room to roam and potential galore! The home features an impressive 2,273 square foot floor plan with mahogany walls, formal living and dining rooms, a den, a kitchen with nook, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on the main level. Downstairs an enormous basement, with high ceilings and possible ADU expansion* nearly the same size as the home, presents a myriad of options. The large down-slope lot spanning 16,968 square feet (per public record) provides ample garden and entertainment space. Bonus points for being within the Madera School district just a few blocks away!* *Buyers to verify.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Garabedian

Red Oak Realty License #00931842 Listed on: 01/20/2023

Red Oak Realty

Co-Listed By

Thomas Garabedian Cone

Red Oak Realty License #02034258

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Irregular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back Yard

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Twin Peaks
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • Downtown
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Elmer Nielsen
  • El Cerrito Hills Subdivision, Mid Century Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 505383026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO 02
  • Subdivision Name: EL CERRITO HILLS
  • Directions: Devonshire Dr. to Devonshire Ct.
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Basement: Full
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Other
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Storage, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Irregular Lot, Dead End
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Marina, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, Other, Bridges, Mt Tamalpais, Twin Peaks
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Elmer Nielsen
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Other, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas, See Remarks
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16968
  • Parcel Number: 505383026
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2023
Closed on
Mar 9, 2023
Sold by
Nielsen Cathy C
Bought by
Sarma Balachandra and Kaushik Aarti
Seller's Agent
Sara Garabedian
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,545,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
3%
Current Estimated Value
$1,667,051

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$122,051
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.77%
Original Mortgage
$1,160,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,116,547
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$550,504

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2009
Sold by
Nielsen Garen B
Bought by
Nielsen Cathy C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$362,727
Interest Rate
5.04%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2000
Sold by
Nielsen Juanita
Bought by
Nielsen Garen B and Nielsen Cathy C
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sarma Balachandra $1,545,000 Chicago Title
Nielsen Cathy C $375,000 Placer Title Company
Nielsen Garen B -- Placer Title Company
Nielsen Garen B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sarma Balachandra $1,160,000
Previous Owner Nielsen Cathy C $362,727
Closed Sarma Balachandra $145,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,545,000 -- --
03/22/2023 03/22/23 Sold $1,545,000 +3.0% $680 / Sq Ft
02/06/2023 02/06/23 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2023 01/20/23 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $660 / 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
2025 $22,303 $1,607,418 $1,248,480 $358,938
2024 $12,685 $1,575,900 $1,224,000 $351,900
2023 $12,685 $875,595 $531,028 $344,567
2022 $12,486 $858,427 $520,616 $337,811
2021 $15,277 $841,596 $510,408 $331,188
2019 $11,669 $816,636 $495,270 $321,366
2018 $11,258 $800,624 $485,559 $315,065
2017 $11,070 $784,927 $476,039 $308,888
2016 $11,028 $769,537 $466,705 $302,832
2015 $11,062 $757,979 $459,695 $298,284
2014 $10,498 $726,500 $440,604 $285,896
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sara Garabedian

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Sara Garabedian

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 499-1235

    2 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Sara Garabedian
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Thomas Garabedian Cone

    Red Oak Realty

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41017429

bridgeMLS

APN: 505-383-026-0

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

1325 Devonshire Ct, El Cerrito, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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