$480,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
552 Sq Ft
5,201 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$870 Per Sq Ft

20% Above List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2025

Opportunity Awaits in the Heart of The Heights - Build, Renovate, or Expand! Unlock the potential of this approximately 5,200 sq ft lot nestled in one of the East Bay's most desirable neighborhoods. Whether you're envisioning a minimalist retreat, expanding the existing footprint, or building your dream home from the ground up, this versatile property offers endless possibilitiesincluding the option to add a second story with stunning panoramic views. Take in the whole Bay Area, from the Golden Gate Bridge to Mount Tamalpais sunsets and rolling East Bay hills. Tailored for easy access to outdoor recreation, this property rests steps from Wildcat Canyon Regional Park's 2,800 acres of hiking trails, where oak-lined paths and diverse wildlife create a serene retreat. Located in a tight-knit, welcoming community, this home is within walking distance of multiple schoolsfrom Preschool through Elementaryand just around the corner from the beloved Arlington Market, a local gem offering fresh produce, organic goods, and more since 1955. Properties in The Heights rarely stay available for long. This is your chance to create something truly special in a location that blends tranquility, community, and convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Sanders

Excellerate Real Estate License #02165242 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Co-Listed By

John Fulton

Excellerate Real Estate License #01991508

Last Buyer's Agent

PARVIZ BAGHERZADEH-AZAR

ALOHA BAY REALTY License #01431177

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,288

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 5,201 Sq Ft Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Views of the Bay Bridge
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • City
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper

Interior Spaces

  • 552 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • Unpaved Driveway
  • Uncovered Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 521-170-011-6

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,288

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: From I-80, take the Solano Ave exit and head east. Turn left onto The Alameda, then right onto Arlington Blvd. Continue north and turn right onto Claremont Ave. The property will be on your right.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1194
  • Stories: 1
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Square Footage: 552.00
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Stove
  • Main Level: Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Curb(s), Dead End
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Fencing: Partial
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s), Storage
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Bridges, City, Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Tamalpais, Ocean, Panoramic, San Francisco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: RV Access, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Other

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 521-170-011-6
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5201.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1947

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Gappa John Joseph
Bought by
Bagherzadehazar Hassan and Ayame Yukari
Seller's Agent
Kelly Sanders
Excellerate Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
PARVIZ BAGHERZADEH-AZAR
ALOHA BAY REALTY
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
$81,000
20.3%
Views
100

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.44%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Outstanding Balance
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$268,300

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2017
Sold by
Billings Marcia D
Bought by
Gappa John Joseph

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2014
Sold by
Stoneking Kathleen
Bought by
Stoneking Kathleen G
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $480,000 Old Republic Title
Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $220,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $480,000 +20.3% $870 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $399,000 -- $723 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $6,288 $417,804 $394,595 $23,209
2024 $6,288 $409,612 $386,858 $22,754
2023 $6,148 $401,581 $379,273 $22,308
2022 $6,056 $393,708 $371,837 $21,871
2021 $6,022 $385,990 $364,547 $21,443
2019 $5,684 $374,544 $353,736 $20,808
2018 $5,842 $390,660 $349,860 $40,800
2017 $1,330 $43,741 $27,827 $15,914
2016 $1,264 $42,884 $27,282 $15,602
2015 $1,219 $42,241 $26,873 $15,368
2014 $1,217 $41,414 $26,347 $15,067
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325053119

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 521-170-011-6