$900,000
SOLD JUN 20, 2025

821 Craft Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,602 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$562 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Custom Home
  • Premium Lot
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

Fabulous property with endless possibilities. Perfect for either a savvy investor or creative homeowner. Originally built in 1924, the home sits on an expansive 11,280 sq. ft. lot with breathtaking views of the Bay and surrounding hills. Great opportunity for remodel, expansion, or possible addition of an ADU. The large lot may also be eligible for subdivision, providing even more possibilities for development. The generous front and rear yards are a gardener's dreamscape! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, close to parks, hiking trails, Kensington Village shops and restaurants, and the highly acclaimed Kensington Hilltop Elementary School. This property provides the perfect canvas to create a dream home in a beautiful and highly sought-after location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Eizenberg

The Agency License #01184596 Listed on: 03/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Alarab

Abio Properties License #02172809

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,843

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Premium Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Property Views

  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,602 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • El Cerrito Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,843

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Premium Lot, Front Yard
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.26
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Hills
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBAGENCY 2
  • Special Conditions: Offer As Is
  • Subdivision Name: EL CERRITO HILLS
  • Directions: Arlington to Terrace, right turn on Craft
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Has Basement?: Yes
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1602
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Utility Room, Workshop
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Stories: 3
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Other
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Other
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Other

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: No Parking on Site

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Sump Pump

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11280

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2025
Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Welch Joleen L
Bought by
Mills Stephen N and Maduros Zoe M
Seller's Agent
Melissa Eizenberg
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Heather Alarab
Abio Properties
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-5.16%
Views
70

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
28.67%
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Outstanding Balance
$629,459
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$321,863

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2024
Sold by
Lengyel Theobald
Bought by
Welch Joleen L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2008
Sold by
Stanchfield Alan and Stanchfield Gordana
Bought by
Lengyel Theobald and Welch Joleen

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
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1999
Sold by
Stanchfield Alan D and Stanchfield Gordana V
Bought by
Stanchfield Alan and Stanchfield Gordana
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $900,000 Old Republic Title
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- Commonwealth Land Title Comp
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $630,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $410,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $900,000 -5.2% $562 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2025 03/17/25 For Sale $949,000 -- $592 / 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 $12,843 $899,744 $710,082 $189,662
2024 $12,843 $882,103 $696,159 $185,944
2023 $12,588 $864,808 $682,509 $182,299
2022 $12,391 $847,852 $669,127 $178,725
2021 $12,343 $831,228 $656,007 $175,221
2019 $11,581 $806,575 $636,550 $170,025
2018 $11,173 $790,761 $624,069 $166,692
2017 $10,988 $775,257 $611,833 $163,424
2016 $10,947 $760,057 $599,837 $160,220
2015 $10,343 $700,000 $552,440 $147,560
2014 $9,132 $620,000 $489,304 $130,696
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Melissa Eizenberg

    The Agency

  • H

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Heather Alarab

    Abio Properties

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41088125

bridgeMLS

APN: 505-303-022-6

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

821 Craft Ave, El Cerrito, CA

This home is located at 821 Craft Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 and is currently priced at $900,000, approximately $561 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 821 Craft Ave is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Kensington Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, and El Cerrito Senior High School.

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