NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1740 Ganges Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530

Estimated Value: $1,496,000 - $1,704,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,638 Sq Ft
$604/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 13, 2021

Last sale price $1,480,000 $561 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,246/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Newly Remodeled
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2021

1740 Ganges Ave. is a unique and charming property located in the El Cerrito Hills. This Property offers a quiet and serene feeling with sweeping views of the Bay Area made even more gorgeous by nightfall. The home is a two level Mid-Century Modern offering a spacious interior consisting of 2,638 Sq. Ft. Upper level boasts a large master suite, two additional bedrooms with full bath and laundry, kitchen with breakfast nook, large dining room and living room area with hardwood floors throughout, and spacious balcony perfect for grilling and outdoor living with amazing views. Lower Level consists of Large family room / man cave with a half bath, wet bar, large bedroom, and access to the backyard. Some additional features include solar panels, two car garage with storage cabinetry, and security system with cameras in place. Beautiful property, priceless views, friendly walkable neighborhood, and great schools. Don't miss out on 1740 Ganges Ave. in El Cerrito.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

FRANK CUTHBERT

Independent Rl Est Brokers License #02033447 Listed on: 01/08/2021

Independent Rl Est Brokers

Last Buyer's Agent

Rayne Palmer

Bhg Re Reliance Partners License #00890955

Bhg Re Reliance Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,429

Year Built

  • Built in 1968 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • Downtown
  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Indoor Grill
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Panic Alarm
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating
  • Thermostat
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • El Cerrito Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,429

Year Built

Built in 1968 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1182
  • Subdivision Name: EL CERRITO HILLS
  • Directions: 1740 Ganges Ave.
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: Yes
  • Efficiency: Caulked/Sealed, Insulation - Partial, Low E Glass, Appliances, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: 4098

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Grill Built-in, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, In-Law Floorplan, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Pantry
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings, Weather Stripping
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Grill Built-in, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Hills, Marina, Mountain(s), Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, Trees/Woods, City, Ocean
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Composition Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: New Construction

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Utilities: Water/Sewer Meter on Site, Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler System, Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Fire Suppression System, Panic Alarm, Smoke Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5150
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2021
Closed on
Feb 12, 2021
Sold by
Elzie John and Elzie Edwyna
Bought by
Pandurangi Maya and Parthasarathy Krishna
Seller's Agent
FRANK CUTHBERT
Independent Rl Est Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Rayne Palmer
Bhg Re Reliance Partners
List Price
$1,269,000
Sold Price
$1,480,000
Premium/Discount to List
$211,000
16.63%
Current Estimated Value
$1,594,050

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$114,050
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.43%
Original Mortgage
$890,000
Outstanding Balance
$799,633
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$778,072

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2020
Sold by
Elzie John and Elzie Edwyna
Bought by
Elzie John and Elzie Edwyna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$484,300
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2012
Sold by
Elzie John L and Elzie Edwyna B
Bought by
Elzie John L and Elzie Edwyna B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$376,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Pandurangi Maya $1,480,000 Old Republic Title Company
Elzie John -- Chicago Title Company
Elzie John L -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pandurangi Maya $100,000
Open Pandurangi Maya $890,000
Previous Owner Elzie John $484,300
Previous Owner Elzie John L $417,000
Previous Owner Elzie John L $430,761
Previous Owner Elzie John L $376,000
Previous Owner Elzie John L $384,814
Previous Owner Elzie John L $100,000
Previous Owner Elzie John L $308,500
Previous Owner Elzie John L $300,700
Previous Owner Elzie John L $50,000
Previous Owner Elzie John L $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,480,000 -- --
02/13/2021 02/13/21 Sold $1,480,000 +16.6% $561 / Sq Ft
01/12/2021 01/12/21 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2021 01/08/21 For Sale $1,269,000 -- $481 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East 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 $21,429 $1,601,998 $1,082,432 $519,566
2024 $21,031 $1,570,587 $1,061,208 $509,379
2023 $21,031 $1,539,792 $1,040,400 $499,392
2022 $20,768 $1,509,600 $1,020,000 $489,600
2021 $3,349 $169,263 $43,402 $125,861
2019 $2,766 $139,985 $42,115 $97,870
2018 $2,665 $137,241 $41,290 $95,951
2017 $2,628 $134,551 $40,481 $94,070
2016 $2,605 $131,914 $39,688 $92,226
2015 $2,605 $129,933 $39,092 $90,841
2014 $2,539 $127,389 $38,327 $89,062
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • FRANK CUTHBERT

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    FRANK CUTHBERT

    Independent Rl Est Brokers

    (510) 327-9941

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    FRANK CUTHBERT
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  • Rayne Palmer

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Rayne Palmer

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners

    (510) 502-2063

    3 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Rayne Palmer
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40933688

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 502-140-024-6

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

1740 Ganges Ave, El Cerrito, CA

This home is located at 1740 Ganges Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 since 08 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,594,050, approximately $604 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 1740 Ganges Ave 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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