Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home situated on a desirable corner lot with added flexibility and long-term potential. Whether you’re an owner-occupant or an investor exploring future possibilities, the corner lot location offers unique advantages. Inside, the home features an updated kitchen with granite countertops and newer stainless steel appliances, along with luxury plank flooring throughout. Newer dual-pane PVC windows provide great natural light and energy efficiency. The converted garage workshop creates a versatile bonus space ideal for hobbies, storage, a home gym, studio, workshop, or potential future ADU conversion possibilities. Conveniently located just blocks from top-rated schools and only minutes from El Cerrito Plaza, shopping, dining, and BART, this property combines comfort, location, and opportunity in one of El Cerrito’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Sold for $1,100,000
$1,100,000
1231 Brighton Ave, Albany, CA 94706
3beds
1,008sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1944
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,091/sqft
$4,231 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Jaime Tijero DRE #02045444 510-965-7742,
Re/max Regency,
Viktor Manrique DRE #01224855 510-467-4911,
Re/max Regency
Bought with:
Justin Paek, DRE #01380837
Keller Williams Realty
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41131475
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Window
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,008
- Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 67283111
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Solar Unknown
- Sewer: Sewer in Street
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Albany
- Subdivision: Albany
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Sold | $1,100,000+15.9%$1,091/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41131475 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Pending sale | $949,000$941/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41131475 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $63,256 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,560 +1.8% | $62,015 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,514 +8.9% | $60,799 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,308 +2.7% | $59,607 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,247 +1.8% | $58,438 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,206 +3.5% | $57,840 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,132 +6.6% | $56,705 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,000 | $55,593 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,000 +6% | $54,503 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,887 +3.9% | $53,435 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,817 | $52,632 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,817 | $51,601 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $51,369 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $50,361 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $49,374 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $49,005 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $49,121 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $48,159 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $47,214 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $46,288 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $45,381 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $44,492 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $43,677 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $42,820 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,287 | $41,981 |
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Neighborhood: Garfield
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cornell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Albany Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 10/10Albany High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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