NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1630 Julian Dr El Cerrito, CA 94530

Estimated Value: $1,702,000 - $1,870,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,660 Sq Ft
$681/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2021

Last sale price $1,720,000 $647 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,052/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • 0.24 Acre Lot
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of April 2021

Handsome design with rich modern architectural details. Featuring striking beamed ceiling and an abundance of view facing picture windows, creating inviting elegant style. Located in a picturesque enclave of custom homes built c.1980' in the El Cerrito Hills! Sited high on a large parcel overlooking the tree-lined neighborhood below, with sweeping views of the Bay beyond, this incredible home features 3 expansive bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a 2-car garage. The lower level bedroom suite is suited for extended family, in-law or could be split into two smaller bedrooms. Gorgeous natural fir wood floors, fabulous kitchen and updated baths. This home presides over a lush, well-tended front and backyard with a custom decks. Located close to transportation, schools (Madera School zone) shopping, and Tilden Regional Park. At the end of street are steps up to Madera School, play ground & BART TransBay Express direct bus stop on the Arlington. Super convenient.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruth Frassetto

Vanguard Properties License #00779030 Listed on: 03/26/2021

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Koide

Compass License #01922318

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,968

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 10,450 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • Downtown
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Skylights
  • Raised Hearth
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Low Flow Shower
  • Solar Tube

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Custom
  • El Cerrito Hills Subdivision, Dramatic Design Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5054210124

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,968

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Subdivision Name: EL CERRITO HILLS
  • Directions: Below the Arlington
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Low E Glass, Walls Insulated, Appliances, Thermostat, Windows
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Raised Hearth
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen, Sound System, Solar Tube(s)
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Skylight(s), Weather Stripping
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, Bridges, City, Mt Tamalpais
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Custom
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Terraced Down, Terraced Up, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Concrete Perimeter, Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10450
  • Parcel Number: 5054210124
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2021
Closed on
Apr 19, 2021
Sold by
Romani Gerald J and Mckeever Teresa J
Bought by
Hoo Linda Soo and Shinsako Neil
Seller's Agent
Ruth Frassetto
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Susan Koide
Compass
List Price
$1,488,000
Sold Price
$1,720,000
Premium/Discount to List
$232,000
15.59%
Current Estimated Value
$1,684,197

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$35,803
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.49%
Original Mortgage
$1,150,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,045,035
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$639,162

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2013
Sold by
Romani Gerald and Mckeever Teresa J
Bought by
Romani Gerald J and Mckeever Teresa J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2010
Sold by
Romani Gerald J and Mckeever Teresa J
Bought by
Romani Gerald J and Mckeever Teresa J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2007
Sold by
Yoshimura Douglas T and Yoshimura Jill Y
Bought by
Romani Gerald J and Mckeever Teresa J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2003
Sold by
Exchange Support Services Inc
Bought by
Yoshimura Douglas G and Yoshimura Jill Y

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2003
Sold by
Kinney Edward P and Kinney Moreen E
Bought by
Exchange Support Services Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 1996
Sold by
Kinney Edward P and Kinney Moreen E
Bought by
Kinney Edward P and Kinney Moreen E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Hoo Linda Soo $1,720,000 Chicago Title Company
Romani Gerald J -- Old Republic Title Company
Romani Gerald -- Old Republic Title Company
Romani Gerald J -- None Available
Romani Gerald J $866,000 Chicago Title Co
Yoshimura Douglas G $660,000 Old Republic Title
Exchange Support Services Inc $660,000 Old Republic Title
Kinney Edward P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hoo Linda Soo $1,150,000
Previous Owner Romani Gerald $625,500
Previous Owner Romani Gerald J $700,000
Previous Owner Romani Gerald J $417,000
Previous Owner Exchange Support Services Inc $660,000
Previous Owner Kinney Edward P $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,720,000 -- --
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Sold $1,720,000 +15.6% $647 / Sq Ft
04/08/2021 04/08/21 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2021 03/26/21 For Sale $1,488,000 -- $559 / 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 $21,968 $1,657,000 $982,640 $674,360
2024 $22,376 $1,590,000 $943,000 $647,000
2023 $22,376 $1,624,000 $963,000 $661,000
2022 $24,177 $1,754,400 $1,040,400 $714,000
2021 $15,249 $1,067,207 $419,377 $647,830
2019 $14,303 $1,035,555 $406,939 $628,616
2018 $13,796 $1,015,251 $398,960 $616,291
2017 $13,564 $995,345 $391,138 $604,207
2016 $13,083 $942,000 $370,175 $571,825
2015 $11,634 $800,000 $314,374 $485,626
2014 $10,525 $720,000 $282,937 $437,063
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ruth Frassetto

    Vanguard Properties

    21 in this area

    82 Total Sales

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  • Susan Koide

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Susan Koide

    Compass

    (415) 407-1382

    1 in this area

    45 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40943035

bridgeMLS

APN: 505-421-012-4

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

1630 Julian Dr, El Cerrito, CA

This home is located at 1630 Julian Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530 since 26 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,812,663, approximately $681 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 1630 Julian Dr is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Madera Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, and El Cerrito Senior High School.

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