
El Cerrito, California 94530
THE FEELING: Across the street from Cerrito Vista Park, with sweeping views and a rare amount of space around you. A fixer with real bones and an over-sized lot that invites you to build something lasting and entirely your own. THE HOUSE: 2+ Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1,051 SQFT on an 11,800 square foot lot (0.27 acres) per public records. Two bonus spaces ready to become a family room, office, or third bedroom. The options are genuinely open: invest in the existing home, develop the second parcel, or pick up where the sellers left off on the subdivision process. A geotechnical investigation and preliminary plans for a second home are all available to inform your next steps. THE HEART OF THE OPPORTUNITY: Location, views, and land. Homes with this much space around them are rare at any price. For a buyer ready to roll up their sleeves, this is a chance to build lasting value and end up with a home that feels entirely your own. IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Cerrito Vista Park directly across the street. Prospect Sierra School next door. Fairmont, Harding, Madera Elementary, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, and El Cerrito High School all within a mile (buyer to verify assignment). El Cerrito Plaza, BART, restaurants, theaters, trails, and amenities nearby.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1927 (97 years old) and explicitly marketed as a 'fixer,' the property features dated systems including wall heaters and shows significant wear in the interior photos. While the structure is standing, it requires a comprehensive rehab of the kitchen, bath, and systems to be brought to modern standards, aligning with the criteria for a property over 30 years old needing major renovation.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 11800, living area = 1051.
The oversized 11,800 square foot lot offers a rare opportunity for subdivision or the construction of a second home, supported by existing geotechnical reports and preliminary plans.
Perfectly situated directly across from Cerrito Vista Park and near top-rated schools, BART, and shopping, providing an ideal balance of recreation and urban convenience.
Marketed as a 'fixer,' the property requires significant capital investment and labor to address its current condition and modernize the 1927 structure.
With only 1,051 square feet and a single bathroom, the current footprint is small for the area, likely necessitating a costly expansion to meet modern buyer expectations.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,051 | 1,645.308 |
| Lot Size | 11,800 | 5,293.596 |
| Price | $699.0K | $1.27M |
| Price per sq ft | $665 | $803 |
| Built year | 1927 | 1949 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 3 | 33 |
Oct 21, 2026
$699,000
Initial Listing
Jun 11, 2001
$330,000
Public Record