Seller's Agent in 2021
LINDA LIPSCOMB
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners
(510) 295-8168
1 in this area
6 Total Sales
8627 Thors Bay Rd El Cerrito, CA 94530
Estimated Value: $1,875,622
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,871
Sq Ft
$653/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Updated Kitchen
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Madera Elementary School Rated 9+
- 0.24 Acre Lot
- 4-minute walk to Arlington Park
About This Home
As of October 2021Panoramic view luxury home, designed by mid-century architect George Swallow. Stunning Bay, GG Bridge, mountain views, and gorgeous sunsets are yours to enjoy from the interior rooms, and from the extensive ipe wood decks spanning both levels of the home. Beamed vaulted ceiling living room has stone fireplace and gorgeous wood appointments. Upgraded kitchen w/Viking pro range, stone counter seating, and adjacent separate family room. Primary bedroom w/bath en suite, has lovely orig. shogi screen paneled closet. Downstairs suite, perfect for au pair/guests, +separate access. Sep. laundry, bonus dark room and storage. Large garage. Beautiful wood cabinetry throughout. Terraced landscaping, rock pathways, lush foliage. Close to tennis cts, park, golf & country club - convenient to transportation and shopping. Dramatic home, in exceptional condition, clad w/attractive fire resistant hardieplank siding. Sewer lateral certificate and clear pest too! Best of the beautiful El Cerrito Hills!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Bhg Re Reliance Partners License #01400675 Listed on: 09/08/2021
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1973
Lot Details
- 10,455 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Terraced Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco
- Panoramic
- Bridge
- City Lights
- Woods
- Trees
- Mount Tamalpais
- Hills
- Forest
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Raised Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Lap Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Skylights
- Stone Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Smart Thermostat
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Built by George Swallow
- El Cerrito Hills Subdivision, Custom Mid Century Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 505361041
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 8, 2021
Closed on
Oct 5, 2021
Sold by
Graham Russell G and Hittle Janet C
Bought by
Song Kai and Chen Shuangshuang
Seller's Agent
LINDA LIPSCOMB
Bhg Re Reliance Partners
Buyer's Agent
Shelly Ouyang
Shelly Ouyang, Broker
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
3.06%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,622
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.31%
Original Mortgage
$1,387,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,265,271
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$610,351
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 5, 2021
Sold by
Graham Russell and Hittle Janet
Bought by
Graham Russel G and Hittle Janet C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 18, 2012
Sold by
Hittle Janet C and Graham Russel G
Bought by
Graham Russel G and Hittle Janet C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,500
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 23, 2012
Sold by
Hittle Janet C and Graham Russell G
Bought by
Graham Russell G and Hittle Janet C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$397,500
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 30, 2012
Sold by
Hittle Janet C and Graham Russell G
Bought by
Graham Russell G and Hittle Janet C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$397,500
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 13, 2009
Sold by
Murray Terry L
Bought by
Hittle Janet C and Graham Russell G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 15, 2003
Sold by
Warren David
Bought by
Murray Terry L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 8, 2003
Sold by
Kaiser Mark A and Kaiser Lana G
Bought by
Murray Terry L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 19, 2000
Sold by
Hoertling Elmer A & M E Tre
Bought by
Kaiser Mark A and Kaiser Lana G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Song Kai | $1,850,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Graham Russel G | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Graham Russell | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Graham Russel G | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Hittle Janet C | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Graham Russell G | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Hittle Janet C | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Graham Russell G | -- | None Available | |
| Hittle Janet C | $1,060,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Murray Terry L | -- | First American Title | |
| Murray Terry L | $875,000 | First American Title | |
| Kaiser Mark A | $654,000 | North American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Song Kai | $1,387,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Graham Russell | $256,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Hittle Janet C | $390,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Hittle Janet C | $397,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Hittle Janet C | $416,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Murray Terry L | $450,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaiser Mark A | $400,000 | |
| Closed | Murray Terry L | $250,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,850,000 | -- | -- |
| 10/19/2021 10/19/21 | Sold | $1,850,000 | +3.1% | $644 / Sq Ft |
| 09/21/2021 09/21/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/08/2021 09/08/21 | For Sale | $1,795,000 | -- | $625 / 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 | $24,961 | $1,818,000 | $982,703 | $835,297 |
| 2024 | $23,179 | $1,742,000 | $941,622 | $800,378 |
| 2023 | $23,179 | $1,692,000 | $915,000 | $777,000 |
| 2022 | $25,344 | $1,850,000 | $1,000,000 | $850,000 |
| 2021 | $18,053 | $1,264,065 | $834,763 | $429,302 |
| 2019 | $16,951 | $1,226,574 | $810,004 | $416,570 |
| 2018 | $16,361 | $1,202,524 | $794,122 | $408,402 |
| 2017 | $16,089 | $1,178,946 | $778,551 | $400,395 |
| 2016 | $14,402 | $1,028,500 | $679,199 | $349,301 |
| 2015 | $12,969 | $900,000 | $594,341 | $305,659 |
| 2014 | $11,513 | $800,000 | $528,303 | $271,697 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
LINDA LIPSCOMB
-
Shelly Ouyang
S
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Shelly Ouyang
Shelly Ouyang, Broker
(510) 229-8166
5 in this area
42 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40966187
APN: 505-361-041-5
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Bay East 2026. CCAR 2026. bridgeMLS 2026. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Nearby Homes
- 8421 Wildcat Dr
- 911 Clark Place
- 8440 Terrace Dr
- 7755 Earl Ct
- 1518 Madera Ct
- 2122 Pinehurst Ct
- 407 Vista Heights Rd
- 1649 Julian Dr
- 716 Gelston Place
- 857 Balra Dr
- 44 Anson Way
- 7839 Eureka Ave
- 21 Norwood Ave
- 1009 Everett St
- 1244 Liberty St
- 71 Norwood Ave
- 2728 Del Monte Ave
- 1712 Manor Cir
- 2729 Del Monte Ave
- 22 Windsor Ave
- 8631 Thors Bay Rd
- 8623 Thors Bay Rd
- 8628 Thors Bay Rd
- 8632 Thors Bay Rd
- 8624 Thors Bay Rd
- 8619 Thors Bay Rd
- 1340 Rifle Range Rd
- 8635 Thors Bay Rd
- 8620 Thors Bay Rd
- 8636 Thors Bay Rd
- 8640 Thors Bay Rd
- 8644 Thors Bay Rd
- 8615 Thors Bay Rd
- 1338 Rifle Range Rd
- 8639 Thors Bay Rd
- 1120 James Place
- 1140 James Place
- 8648 Thors Bay Rd
- 8643 Thors Bay Rd
- 1344 Rifle Range Rd
Your Personal Tour Guide
Ask me questions while you tour the home.