NOT LISTED FOR SALE

866 Galvin Dr El Cerrito, CA 94530

Estimated Value: $1,252,000 - $1,403,689

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,266 Sq Ft
$1,056/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 20, 2023

Last sale price $1,405,000 $1,110 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,821 / mo

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Kensington Elementary School Rated 10
  • Ranch Style House
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of October 2023

Nestled in El Cerrito's serene hills, this 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,266 sq ft home offers modern luxury and family-friendly design. Gleaming hardwood floors welcome you into a recently updated kitchen perfect for any chef. New Marvin windows fill the home with natural light and offer glimpses of the bay. The outdoor garden is a private sanctuary, complete with renovated hardscaping ideal for al fresco dining. Modern upgrades like a 200-amp electrical panel, new sewer lateral, and tankless water heater ensure hassle-free living. Additional features include a new bathroom, roof, and a detached garage with its own driveway. Located in the Kensington-Hilltop School district, the home is minutes from shopping, BART, and the I-80. With ample lot space for parking and events, this home is more than just a residence—it's a lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Micco

COMPASS License #01930373 Listed on: 09/06/2023

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

David Holmes

Compass License #01901395

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

6,600 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1515
  • Subdivision Name: EL CERRITO HILLS
  • Directions: N on San Pablo, E on Moeser to Galvin Drive.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Terraced Back, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Off Street, Parking Spaces, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6600
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2023
Closed on
Oct 10, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Megan Micco
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
David Holmes
Compass
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,405,000
Premium/Discount to List
$407,000
40.78%
Views
208
Current Estimated Value
$1,337,422

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$67,578
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$980,336
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$357,086

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2017
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
$636,100
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1994
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
$228,800
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,405,000 Chicago Title
$1,030,000 Ort Orinda
$286,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,000,000
Previous Owner $636,100
Previous Owner $228,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,405,000 -- --
10/20/2023 10/20/23 Sold $1,405,000 +40.8% $1,110 / Sq Ft
09/19/2023 09/19/23 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2023 09/06/23 For Sale $998,000 -- $788 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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
2025 $19,671 $1,433,100 $1,173,000 $260,100
2024 $16,060 $1,405,000 $1,150,000 $255,000
2023 $16,060 $1,159,179 $1,006,195 $152,984
2022 $15,846 $1,136,451 $986,466 $149,985
2021 $15,681 $1,104,365 $967,124 $137,241
2019 $14,721 $1,071,611 $938,440 $133,171
2018 $14,212 $1,050,600 $920,040 $130,560
2017 $6,085 $418,809 $238,987 $179,822
2016 $6,058 $410,598 $234,301 $176,297
2015 $6,076 $404,431 $230,782 $173,649
2014 $5,967 $396,510 $226,262 $170,248
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41038122

bridgeMLS

APN: 503-302-014-9

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