A Truly rare find in the El Cerrito Hills, this home is a showpiece with a huge open floor plan and modern architecture. Newly built home, from foundation to new roof on an almost level 0.39 acre parcel with amazing Bay and City views. Virtually one-level living, framed by nature. Gorgeous kitchen showcases artistic Quartzite island, granite counters, 42” custom cabinets, top of the line appliances, and a built-in butler's pantry with wine fridge. Great room has spacious living area w/a fireplace & built-ins. Separate wing w/three bedrooms and a luxurious master suite, oriented to the stunning view with dual walk-in organized closets and a marble luxury spa-inspired bath. Opposite side of the home has 5th bedroom with en-suite bath. Five and a half beautifully appointed baths w/ stone counters and high end fixtures w/ hand/rain showers. 3-car garage, prepped for EV charging + interior access to big laundry /mudroom. Lower level has separate 2BR/1BA legal ADU w/ W&D. There is 1,200 sq ft of unfinished area w/in footprint plus a separate private home office w/ exterior access plus additional side parking large enough for RV/boat. Plenty of land to add a pool, expand to 6-9 car garage or include greenhouse-lots of potential!
Sold for $3,025,000
$3,025,000
1221 King Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
7beds
5,842sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
0.39 Acres Lot
$3,359,100 Zestimate®
$518/sqft
$7,350 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,359,100
$3.02M - $3.80M
$7,350/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andrea Gordon DRE #01233563 510-421-6818,
Compass,
Ruth Frassetto DRE #00779030 510-697-8606,
Compass
Bought with:
Remy Weinstein, DRE #01815926
KW Advisors East Bay
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41025928
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No Additional Rooms
Kitchen
- Features: Refrigerator, Other
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer, In Unit, Cabinets, Electric, Inside Room, Space For Frzr/Refr, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Carpet, Other
- Doors: Weather Stripped Door(s)
- Windows: Weather Stripping
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,842
- Total interior livable area: 5,842 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Back, Terraced Down, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Manual Sprinkler Front, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic, Water, City, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Golden Gate Bridge,Water
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Features: Sprinklers In Front
Details
- Parcel number: 5052020152
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: DSL/Modem Line
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, DSL Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Caulked/Sealed, Appliances, Doors, Thermostat, Water Heater
- Water conservation: Low Flow Toilet
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $518/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,085,500
- Annual tax amount: $41,707
- Date on market: 5/19/2023
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,New Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/22/2023 | Price change | $3,700-5.1%$1/sqft |
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| 9/18/2023 | Price change | $3,900-13.3%$1/sqft |
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| 9/16/2023 | Price change | $4,500-8.2%$1/sqft |
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| 9/12/2023 | Price change | $4,900-10.9%$1/sqft |
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| 9/10/2023 | Price change | $5,500-15.4%$1/sqft |
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| 9/4/2023 | Listed for rent | $6,500$1/sqft |
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| 8/7/2023 | Sold | $3,025,000+21%$518/sqft |
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| 6/8/2023 | Pending sale | $2,499,000$428/sqft |
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| 5/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,499,000+238.2%$428/sqft |
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| 1/29/2016 | Sold | $739,000-9.9%$126/sqft |
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| 11/24/2015 | Pending sale | $820,000$140/sqft |
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| 10/22/2015 | Listed for sale | $820,000$140/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,707 -30.7% | $3,085,500 +2% |
| 2024 | $60,140 +247.6% | $3,025,000 +152.7% |
| 2023 | $17,300 +7.9% | $1,196,850 +9.4% |
| 2022 | $16,027 +3.8% | $1,094,364 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $15,436 +15.2% | $1,053,201 +12.7% |
| 2020 | $13,402 -1.5% | $934,915 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $13,606 +24.7% | $918,231 +19.4% |
| 2018 | $10,910 +1.7% | $768,855 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,729 +4.7% | $753,780 +27.3% |
| 2016 | $10,246 +17.4% | $592,102 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,731 +3.8% | $583,209 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,414 | $571,786 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $569,203 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $558,043 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $547,102 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $543,014 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $544,305 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $533,633 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $523,171 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $512,914 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $502,858 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $492,999 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $483,964 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $474,476 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $465,174 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
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- 10/10Madera Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
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