NOT LISTED FOR SALE

El Cerrito, CA 94530

Estimated Value: $541,000 - $701,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
744 Sq Ft
$880/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 31, 2018

Last sale price $485,000 $652 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,087/month

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Partial Gulf or Ocean Views
  • 3-minute walk to El Cerrito Plaza Station
  • Corner Lot
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Centennial Park

About This Home

As of December 2018

STUNNING price change! WOW! Under $500K! Adorable one-bdrm cottage with vintage charm and modern updates in the heart of El Cerrito. Minutes to EC Plaza BART, shops, and fine dining. Large bedroom upstairs with walk-in closet, hardwood flrs, and sylvan views. Colorful, eat-in kitchen. Cozy living rm with plush carpets, Victorian style electric fireplace. Spacious full bath. Large, attached garage with laundry and interior access. Enjoy beautiful springtime color in the low maintenance, lush gardens; or retreat in back to your own forest hideaway! Close to urban amenities yet incredibly private. Don't miss this fabulous gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dee Plunkett

Red Oak Realty License #00864032 Listed on: 10/16/2018

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

CATHY FOPPOLI

Red Oak Realty License #01953316

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

Property Views

  • Partial Bay or Harbor
  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Cottage
  • El Cerrito Subdivision, Charming Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5041110288

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1915
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: El Cerrito
  • Directions: Fairmount, north on Everett
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: None
  • remarks11: STUNNING price change! Wow! Under $500K! Open Sun 12/9; 2-4pm. Escrow open with Chicago Title, Solano Avenue. Call LA for disclosures. House needs some repairs. Contact LA for showing times and access; no lockbox. Owner works at home and has dogs. No shoes; booties provided. Square ft not verified by owner or agent. Offers as written.
  • remarks22: Doris Dee Plunkett - Cell: 510-684-1557 - STUNNING price change! WOW! Under $500K! Adorable one-bdrm cottage with vintage charm and modern updates in the heart of El Cerrito. Minutes to EC Plaza BART, shops, and fine dining. Large bedroom upstairs with walk-in closet, hardwood flrs, and sylvan views. Colorful, eat-in kitchen. Cozy living rm with plush carpets, Victorian style electric fireplace. Spacious full bath. Large, attached garage with laundry and interior access. Enjoy beautiful springtime color in the low maintenance, lush gardens; or retreat in back to your own forest hideaway! Close to urban amenities yet incredibly private. Don't miss this fabulous gem!
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Free Standing, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Rectangular Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Partial, Trees/Woods, Other
  • Builder Name: Cottage
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500
  • Parcel Number: 5041110288

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2018
Closed on
Dec 24, 2018
Sold by
Rios Lynn Elizabeth
Bought by
Rosenblum Gregg Daniel
Seller's Agent
Dee Plunkett
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
CATHY FOPPOLI
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$164,000
-25.27%
Current Estimated Value
$654,896

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$169,896
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.36%
Original Mortgage
$412,250
Outstanding Balance
$363,926
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$290,970

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2002
Sold by
Rios Alexander C
Bought by
Rios Lynn E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 1999
Sold by
Rios Alexander C
Bought by
Rios Lynn Elizabeth Turner

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,000
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 1996
Sold by
Safeamerica Fcu
Bought by
Rios Alexander C and Rios Lynn E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,495
Interest Rate
8.11%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 1996
Sold by
Melby Pamela J and Hagan Pamela J
Bought by
Safeamerica Fcu
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rosenblum Gregg Daniel $485,000 Chicago Title Company
Rios Lynn E -- First American Title Co
Rios Lynn Elizabeth -- First American Title Co
Rios Lynn Elizabeth Turner -- --
Rios Alexander C $113,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Safeamerica Fcu $68,881 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rosenblum Gregg Daniel $412,250
Previous Owner Rios Lynn Elizabeth Turner $127,000
Previous Owner Rios Alexander C $109,495
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $485,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $485,000 -- --
12/31/2018 12/31/18 Sold $485,000 -2.8% $652 / Sq Ft
12/15/2018 12/15/18 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2018 12/03/18 Price Changed $499,000 -16.1% $671 / Sq Ft
11/26/2018 11/26/18 Price Changed $595,000 -0.7% $800 / Sq Ft
10/29/2018 10/29/18 Price Changed $599,000 -7.7% $805 / Sq Ft
10/16/2018 10/16/18 For Sale $649,000 -- $872 / 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 $7,986 $541,021 $446,205 $94,816
2024 $7,663 $530,413 $437,456 $92,957
2023 $7,663 $520,014 $428,879 $91,135
2022 $7,538 $509,819 $420,470 $89,349
2021 $7,495 $499,824 $412,226 $87,598
2019 $7,041 $485,000 $400,000 $85,000
2018 $2,855 $164,099 $85,874 $78,225
2017 $2,815 $160,883 $84,191 $76,692
2016 $2,794 $157,730 $82,541 $75,189
2015 $2,798 $155,362 $81,302 $74,060
2014 $2,779 $152,320 $79,710 $72,610
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dee Plunkett

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Dee Plunkett

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 684-1557

    20 Total Sales

    Dee Plunkett
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  • CATHY FOPPOLI

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    CATHY FOPPOLI

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 225-8827

    21 Total Sales

    CATHY FOPPOLI
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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40842758

bridgeMLS

APN: 504-111-028-8

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito

94530

Not Listed for Sale

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