$825,000
SOLD APR 15, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,031 Sq Ft
4,452 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 15, 2026

$800 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • No HOA
  • Bungalow
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garden

About This Home

As of April 2026

Located on a sunny East Richmond Heights parcel on the El Cerrito border, this charming, spacious, single level 2/1 mid-century offers an inviting layout, beautiful natural light, and a generous yard perfect for entertaining + everyday living. Level-in entry welcomes you into a bright + airy living room featuring a gas fireplace and a striking floor-to-ceiling window to the front deck, bringing in abundant natural light and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. The spacious kitchen has updated appliances + flows seamlessly into the dining area, where French doors open directly to the level backyard, creating a perfect indoor-outdoor connection for dining al fresco, gardening, or relaxing. Both BRs are well proportioned and look out onto the lush gardens, just off the shared bathroom. A long driveway provides convenient parking as you pull up to the sunny, landscaped front yard with mature plants, flowers, and trees that add to the home’s curb appeal and privacy. Serene, private and quiet, this home combines comfort with easy living. Zoned for El Cerrito High School, it is conveniently located down the block from Mira Vista Elementary School, with a short drive to BART, El Cerrito and Kensington shopping, and the trails in Wildcat Canyon Regional Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anja Plowright

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #01351797 Listed on: 03/17/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Swaby

Coldwell Banker Residential Be License #01205773

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 4,452 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,031 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Parking

  • Tandem Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Richmond Heights Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

4,452 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.1
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: RICHMOND HEIGHTS
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1031
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Stories: 1
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4452

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2026
Closed on
Apr 6, 2026
Sold by
Horton and Horton Kate
Bought by
Ceci Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Anja Plowright
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
Judy Swaby
Coldwell Banker Residential Be
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
3.77%
Views
42

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.49%
Original Mortgage
$618,750
Outstanding Balance
$618,750
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$217,085

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2018
Sold by
Grimes Kevin J and Grimes Eleanor E
Bought by
Horton Joseph and Horton Kate

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$604,000
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2009
Sold by
Grimes Kevin J and Grimes Eleanor E
Bought by
Grimes Kevin J and Grimes Eleanor E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2000
Sold by
Haapala John E Tre
Bought by
Grimes Kevin J and Grimes Eleanor E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,600
Interest Rate
8.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 1998
Sold by
Haapala Irja L
Bought by
Haapala John E
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $825,000 Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $755,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $224,000 Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $618,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $604,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $201,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/15/2026 04/15/26 Sold $825,000 +3.8% $800 / Sq Ft
04/02/2026 04/02/26 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2026 03/17/26 For Sale $795,000 -- $771 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $12,221 $859,056 $739,587 $119,469
2024 $11,693 $842,213 $725,086 $117,127
2023 $11,693 $825,700 $710,869 $114,831
2022 $11,546 $809,511 $696,931 $112,580
2021 $11,519 $793,639 $683,266 $110,373
2019 $10,854 $770,100 $663,000 $107,100
2018 $4,669 $296,633 $119,180 $177,453
2017 $4,546 $290,818 $116,844 $173,974
2016 $4,473 $285,116 $114,553 $170,563
2015 $4,445 $280,834 $112,833 $168,001
2014 $4,404 $275,334 $110,623 $164,711
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41127480

bridgeMLS

APN: 520-182-007-2

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