Fixer-upper with foundation repairs needed. Looking for a contractor or weekend warriors. Conventional financing is ok! Value driven El Cerrito Hills opportunity with significant upside for the right buyer. Located in the desirable hills above El Cerrito, this multi level hillside property offers a flexible layout, great bay views. El Cerrito is known for its relative affordability compared to surrounding Bay Area markets while offering convenient access to Oakland, San Francisco, BART, and Interstate 80. The El Cerrito Hills provide proximity to open space, trails, and outdoor recreation while remaining close to town amenities and regional employment centers. A rare opportunity to acquire a hillside property with bay views and ADU potential.
For sale
$899,000
1012 Contra Costa Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
4beds
2,396sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
7,841 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$375/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Multi level hillside propertyGreat bay views
- 19 hours
- 346
- 22
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicholas Liesenfeld DRE #01364555 liesenfeldteam@gmail.com,
Exp Realty Of California, Inc
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41146681
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Main Entry, Other
Kitchen
- Features: Other
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Flooring: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,396
- Total interior livable area: 2,396 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,841 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Down
Details
- Parcel number: 5052110094
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: See Remarks
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Arlington Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $375/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $178,688
- Price range: $899K - $899K
- Date on market: 8/30/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Submit
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,305/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000-9.6%$375/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listing removed | $995,000$415/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000+1%$415/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Listing removed | $985,000$411/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $985,000-1.5%$411/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Listing removed | $999,888$417/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Price change | $999,888-4.8%$417/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000-4.5%$438/sqft |
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| 2/1/2026 | Listing removed | $1,099,888$459/sqft |
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| 12/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,099,888-21.4%$459/sqft |
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| 12/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/24/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,000+2.6%$2/sqft |
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| 11/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/10/2022 | Price change | $3,900-13.3%$2/sqft |
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| 8/24/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,500-24.4%$2/sqft |
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| 7/12/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/26/2022 | Price change | $1,399,000-12.5%$584/sqft |
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| 5/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000-5.9%$667/sqft |
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| 5/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/9/2022 | Listed for rent | $5,950$2/sqft |
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| 4/13/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/16/2022 | Price change | $1,699,900-14.4%$709/sqft |
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| 9/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,985,000$828/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $178,688 +2% |
| 2025 | $3,597 +2.3% | $175,186 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,518 +1.7% | $171,752 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,458 +2.5% | $168,385 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,374 +1.4% | $165,085 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,326 +4.3% | $161,849 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,188 +2.4% | $160,190 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,114 +3.6% | $157,050 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,004 +1.4% | $153,971 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,964 +0.7% | $150,953 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,942 +2.3% | $147,994 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,877 | $145,772 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,877 | $142,918 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $142,273 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $139,484 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $136,750 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $135,729 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $136,053 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $133,386 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $130,772 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $128,208 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $125,695 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $123,232 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $120,975 -40.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $202,190 +73.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $116,280 |
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