Welcome to 1225 Elm St! A traditional El Cerrito home situated on a spacious lot offering oodles of opportunity. This delightful single-level charmer fills with natural light bouncing off the original hardwood floors throughout the 3 bedrooms. The cozy living space and dining area invite you in. The larger kitchen is ready for a chef's recipe! Side access to the long tandem driveway leads to a gardener's dream palate! It's a blank canvas just waiting for the right homeowner to bring their imagination and turn this sunny garden into something unique and special. Create a workshop in the large, detached garage or explore the possibilities to earn extra income and convert it to an ADU. Fantastically located close to high rated WCCUSD schools, parks and trails, delicious dining, local mom and pop shops, convenient retailers, and public transportation for an easy commute!
Sold for $818,600
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$818,600
1225 Elm St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
1,034sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1944
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$798,200 Zestimate®
$792/sqft
$3,456 Estimated rent
Home value
$798,200
$718,000 - $886,000
$3,456/mo
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Spacious lotLarger kitchenSunny gardenDining areaCozy living spaceOriginal hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Sarah Torney DRE #01945167 510-542-1064,
BHG RE Reliance Partners,
June McDaniels DRE #01307858,
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners
Bought with:
Laura Margulius, DRE #01272136
BHG RE Reliance Partners
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41114166
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,034
- Total interior livable area: 1,034 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5030400070
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Sold | $818,600+2.5%$792/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41114166 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2025 | Pending sale | $799,000$773/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41114166 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000+232.9%$773/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41114166 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/1999 | Sold | $240,000$232/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #11033868 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,897 +2.3% | $368,851 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,766 +1.7% | $361,619 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,667 +1.8% | $354,530 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,564 +0.8% | $347,579 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,521 +3.3% | $340,765 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,347 +3.4% | $337,271 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,172 +3.6% | $330,658 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,991 +1.5% | $324,176 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,917 +0.4% | $317,820 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,896 +0.5% | $311,589 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,869 | $306,910 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,869 | $300,899 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $299,540 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $293,668 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $287,911 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $285,760 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $286,440 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $280,824 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $275,318 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $269,921 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $264,630 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $259,442 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $254,688 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $249,695 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $244,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Fairmont Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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Estimated market value
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- California
- Contra Costa County
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- 94530
- 1225 Elm St
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