
El Cerrito, California 94530
This Mid-Century Residential Property represents a High-Potential Investment Opportunity, listed at $995,000—positioned well below the $1,228,636 Fair Market Value by 19%. This valuation gap offers $233,636 in Instant Equity. Featuring a Condition Rating of 3, the home includes a private pool, panoramic bay views, and a spacious sunroom. This property balances significant financial upside with a unique, garden-focused lifestyle. It is an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants seeking a high-value, character-rich residence.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 2325 Carquinez Ave Subject | $995,000* List Price | 3 | 2 | 2,110 | $582 | - |
A 6524 Alta Vista Dr Sold | $1,200,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,035 | $590 | 0.4 mi |
B 1649 Julian Dr Pending | $998,000 List Price | 4 | 3 | 1,830 | $545 | 0.6 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
Built in 1962, this home is exceptionally well-maintained and move-in ready. While the kitchen retains its original mid-century cabinetry, it has been updated with modern stainless steel appliances. The interior features refinished hardwood floors, updated recessed lighting, and a pristine sunroom and pool area, indicating a renovation/maintenance cycle within the 5-15 year range.
The property features a rare private pool for the El Cerrito area and a sprawling, professionally curated garden with diverse edibles and ornamentals, creating a private 'miniature park' experience.
Built in 1962, the home retains classic mid-century charm with Douglas fir accents, hardwood floors, and a sunroom that maximizes natural light and panoramic bay views.
With 2,110 square feet of living space, the home offers a versatile floor plan including a dedicated workshop, a cozy family room, and a primary suite with direct patio access.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 2110, other record living area = 1966.
The current list price of $995,000 is significantly lower than the 2021 sale price of $1.52M, which may indicate a strategic underpricing for a bidding war or potential deferred maintenance.
As a 1960s-era home, the property may require updates to its original systems, insulation, or fixtures to meet modern energy efficiency and contemporary aesthetic standards.
The kind of place that you can’t wait to come home to – a beautifully cared for home with views plus a miniature park, all your own. Kick off your shoes and enter the sun lit house. A spacious, mid-century kitchen to your left. Two playfully colorful bedrooms to your right, straddling a full bathroom. The house delights with pops of color, accents of Douglass fir, and hardwood floors throughout. Ahead, you’ll see a sunny living room and elegant fireplace, and just beyond that, the feature we all can’t help fall in love with; a sunroom wrapped in windows, drenched in natural light and flowing directly to the redwood deck. Nap, read, play a board game? Wile away the hours here, enjoying views and streaming natural light. Standing on the deck, you’ll look out at panoramic views with a peekaboo bay. Through the trees, what is that you see? Yes, it really is a pool in El Cerrito. Downstairs, find a cozy family room, a workshop, and the primary bedroom with its own en suite bathroom. The family room leads out to a large patio, giving you direct access to a sprawling, meandering garden planted with an incredible diversity of edibles and ornamentals. Truly, a gardener’s paradise. You’ll get lost wandering through the trees; puttering in the garden will be your weekend pleasure. Just beyond that is the pool, sparkling and pristine. Carquinez is your own little vacation in El Cerrito. You’ll never want to leave.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 2,110 | 1,613 | 75% |
| Lot Size | 6,768 | 5,500 | 66% |
| Price | $995.0K | $1.20M | 28% |
| Price per sq ft | $472 | $793 | 7% |
| Built year | 1962 | 1947 | 87% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 18 | 109 | 2% |
May 27, 2026
$995,000
Initial Listing
May 18, 2021
$1,520,000
Public Record
Aug 7, 2015
$742,000
Public Record
Jan 24, 1996
$150,000
Public Record