$899,000
OPEN SUN 2PM - 4PM $50K PRICE DROP

821 Craft Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530

Estimated payment $6,078/month

Total Views 3,658
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,602 Sq Ft
$561 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Custom Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

Fabulous fixer with endless possibilities. Perfect for either a savvy investor or creative homeowner. Originally built in 1924, the home sits on an expansive 11,280 sq. ft. lot with breathtaking views of the Bay and surrounding hills. Great opportunity for remodel, expansion, or possible addition of an ADU. The large lot may also be eligible for subdivision, providing even more possibilities for development. The generouws front and rear yards are a gardener's dreamscape! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, close to parks, hiking trails, Kensington Village shops and restaurants, and the highly acclaimed Kensington Hilltop Elementary School. This property provides the perfect canvas to create a dream home in a beautiful and highly sought-after location.

Listing Agent

Melissa Eizenberg

The Agency License #01184596

Open House Schedule

  • Sunday, April 27, 2025
    2:00 to 4:00 pm
    4/27/2025 2:00:00 PM +00:00
    4/27/2025 4:00:00 PM +00:00
    FABULOUS FIXER with a huge lot. Kensington School, Endless Possibilities, lovely viewS. Great 4 investor or homeowner.
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,843

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Property Views

  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5053030226

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,843

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Subdivision Name: EL CERRITO HILLS
  • Directions: Arlington to Terrace, right turn on Craft
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Room Kitchen Features: Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Premium Lot, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Parking on Site

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Sump Pump, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11280
  • Parcel Number: 5053030226
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $12,843 $882,103 $696,159 $185,944
2023 $12,588 $864,808 $682,509 $182,299
2022 $12,391 $847,852 $669,127 $178,725
2021 $12,343 $831,228 $656,007 $175,221
2019 $11,581 $806,575 $636,550 $170,025
2018 $11,173 $790,761 $624,069 $166,692
2017 $10,988 $775,257 $611,833 $163,424
2016 $10,947 $760,057 $599,837 $160,220
2015 $10,343 $700,000 $552,440 $147,560
2014 $9,132 $620,000 $489,304 $130,696
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Price Changed $899,000 -5.3% $561 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 For Sale $949,000 -- $592 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- Commonwealth Land Title Comp
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $410,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41088125

bridgeMLS

APN: 505-303-022-6

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

821 Craft Ave, El Cerrito, CA

Homes for Sale in El Cerrito, CA

This home is located at 821 Craft Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 and is currently priced at $899,000, approximately $561 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 821 Craft Ave is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Kensington Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, and El Cerrito Senior High School.

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Listing Agent
Melissa Eizenberg
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The Agency
(341) 217-9285