RENTED SEP 1, 2025

855 Bates Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530

El Cerrito Area

Estimated Value: $1,519,000 - $2,134,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,941 Sq Ft
$631/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • 24-Hour Security
  • Guest Quarters
  • Kensington Elementary School Rated 10
  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2025

Luxury Custom Home with Iconic 3-Bridge Views on the Kensington-El Cerrito Border Perched in the El Cerrito Hills along the Kensington border, this stunning custom-built single-family home offers luxury living with panoramic views of the Golden Gate, Bay, and Richmond-San Rafael bridges extraordinary vantage point that captures the essence of the San Francisco Bay. Designed with elegance and comfort in mind, the main residence features 3 spacious bedrooms, high-end finishes, and expansive windows that flood the home with natural light. The fully independent in-law unit includes its own private entrance, kitchen, and bathroomideal for guests, multi-generational living, or premium rental potential. Nestled on a quiet street near top-rated schools, parks, BART, and the shops of both Kensington and El Cerrito, this property combines the best of convenience, privacy, and breathtaking scenery. A rare opportunity to lease a most desirable custom home.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Ana Menendez

Sotheby's International Realty License #DRE #01719649 Listed on: 07/31/2025

Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Ana Menendez

Sotheby's International Realty License #DRE #01719649 Listed on: 07/31/2025

Sotheby's International Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 11,515 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Property Views

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

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,941 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Cabinets
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Accessible Home Design

  • Roll-in Shower
  • Grab Bars

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Covered Courtyard

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Berkeley Ctry Club Terr #2 Subdivision
  • 24-Hour Security

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 8/1/25
  • Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas, heat, insurance, sewer, trash collection, water
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Call, Number Limit, Service Animals OK, Size Limit
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas, Heat, Insurance, Sewer, Trash Collection, Water
  • Existing Lease Type: Net
  • Total Actual Rent: 10000
  • Available Date: 2025-08-01

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Original
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars, Roll-In Shower
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Bridge(s), City, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Mt Tamalpais, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • Co List Office Mls Id: STHB4
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley Ctry Club Terr #2
  • Directions: San Pablo to Moeser, right on Bates veer to left from Arlingon Av. turn Left on Roberta 1 block right on Bates Av.
  • Living Area: 2941
  • Efficiency: Insulation, Windows
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • PictureCountPublic: 48
  • BridgeModificationTimestamp: 2025-12-18T21:33:02.729Z
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Insert, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry, In-Law Floorplan
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Ground Floor, Inside, Inside Room
  • Room Type: Family Room, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows,Skylight(s),Screens
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 9

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Covered Courtyard, Uncovered Courtyard
  • Fencing: Back Yard, None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Uncovered Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Concrete Grid

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Side By Side, Side by Side, Yes, On Site (Single Family Only)

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace Insert
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, 24 Hour Security, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Public
  • Water Source: Public, Water District
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Contra Costa

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Street Lights
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2643
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11515
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Topography: Downslope,Hillside,Lot Sloped

Green Features

Tax Info

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,007,678

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$279,297
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$1,576,260
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Agents Specializing in El Cerrito, CA

  • Michele Manzone Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Michele Manzone

    Compass

    (510) 291-6194

    57 Total Sales

    12 in El Cerrito

    $945K - $2.3M Price Range

    Michele Manzone
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  • Christopher Curtis Real Estate Agent - Bhhs Drysdale Properties

    Christopher Curtis

    Bhhs Drysdale Properties

    (925) 940-3110

    41 Total Sales

    1 in El Cerrito

    $832,000 Price

    Christopher Curtis
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  • Judy Richardson Real Estate Agent - Red Oak Realty

    Judy Richardson

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 998-3315

    44 Total Sales

    4 in El Cerrito

    $840K - $985K Price Range

    Judy Richardson
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  • Cielo Fuentes Real Estate Agent - Keenan Howard Realty, Inc.

    Cielo Fuentes

    Keenan Howard Realty, Inc.

    (341) 999-5011

    70 Total Sales

    1 in El Cerrito

    $1,100,000 Price

    Cielo Fuentes
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  • Michael Mendoza Real Estate Agent - Brokers Network

    Michael Mendoza

    Brokers Network

    (669) 231-6556

    31 Total Sales

    1 in El Cerrito

    $1,500,000 Price

    Michael Mendoza
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  • TIFFANY LEFOUR Real Estate Agent - The GRUBB Company

    TIFFANY LEFOUR

    The GRUBB Company

    (925) 255-9321

    89 Total Sales

    2 in El Cerrito

    $1,220,000 Price Range

    TIFFANY LEFOUR
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
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-- None Available
$1,500,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $600,000
Closed $750,000
Previous Owner $250,000
Previous Owner $440,000
Previous Owner $440,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Rented $10,000 0.0% --
08/02/2025 08/02/25 Price Changed $10,000 -99.0% $3 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Rent $1,000,000 -- --
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2026 $15,144 $1,067,134 $504,904 $562,230
2025 $15,144 $1,046,210 $495,004 $551,206
2024 $14,487 $1,025,698 $485,299 $540,399
2023 $14,487 $1,005,587 $475,784 $529,803
2022 $14,272 $985,870 $466,455 $519,415
2021 $14,225 $966,540 $457,309 $509,231
2019 $13,356 $937,874 $443,746 $494,128
2018 $12,890 $919,486 $435,046 $484,440
2017 $12,678 $901,458 $426,516 $474,942
2016 $12,636 $883,783 $418,153 $465,630
2015 $12,679 $870,508 $411,872 $458,636
2014 $12,318 $853,456 $403,804 $449,652
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • AM

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Ana Menendez

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (925) 255-3277

    9 Total Sales

    Ana Menendez
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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 425062815

San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

APN: 505-273-021-4

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

855 Bates Ave, El Cerrito, CA

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