Remarkable remodeled mid century modern view home. Enlarged open floor plan kitchen. Level out indoor out door living. Resort like swimming pool and spa, two car garage with interior access. Great workshop and wine room. Experience a home with harmonious design where retro charm and contemporary luxury coexist, All located on a quiet street in the El Cerrito Hills. Come home to the El Cerrito Hills living.
For sale
$1,750,000
1234 Contra Costa Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
4beds
2,840sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.27 Acres Lot
$2,017,000 Zestimate®
$616/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wine roomGreat workshop
- 16 hours
- 152
- 20
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marc Guay DRE #00979693 510-206-3434,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41147582
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,840
- Total interior livable area: 2,840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Back
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, On Lot, Pool/Spa Combo
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Premium Lot, Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 5052010112
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer in Street
- Water: Public, Water District
- Utilities for property: All Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $616/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,283,365
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$2,017,000
$1.71M - $2.36M
$6,895/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+75%$616/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41147582 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2026 | Sold | $1,000,000+19.8%$352/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2001 | Sold | $835,000$294/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,283,365 +2% |
| 2025 | $17,769 +2.5% | $1,258,202 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,338 +2% | $1,233,532 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,999 +1.4% | $1,209,347 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,756 +0.3% | $1,185,635 +2% |
| 2021 | $16,709 +4.5% | $1,162,388 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,985 +1.9% | $1,150,470 +2% |
| 2019 | $15,688 +3.6% | $1,127,912 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,141 +1.7% | $1,105,797 +2% |
| 2017 | $14,889 +0.3% | $1,084,116 +2% |
| 2016 | $14,842 +28.9% | $1,062,859 +10.7% |
| 2015 | $11,511 | $960,000 +20% |
| 2014 | $11,511 | $800,000 +5.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $757,000 +7.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $704,000 -10.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $787,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $787,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $787,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $787,000 -16.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $939,115 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $920,702 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $902,650 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $884,952 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $868,733 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $851,700 +92.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $441,663 |
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