In the historic Arlington Estates development in the El Cerrito Hills, this unique and stunning home is the perfect blend of modern sophistication and eclectic charm. It was custom-built in 1939 for Lucile and David Rynin, an esteemed professor of philosophy at U.C. Berkeley. This is the first time ever on the market. It features an impressive Japanese-style garden originally designed in 1954 by renowned landscape architect Nagao Sakurai. This home has a bit of magic and romance at every turn. A central entryway invites you into the superb redwood paneled living room with its soaring beamed ceilings, majestic brick fireplace, and gorgeous views out to the Bay. Recently Remodeled and refreshed, the home has been extensively updated with a new kitchen and three new baths, many new Marvin windows, and a new dual-level deck for enjoying the outdoors. The renovation work added approximately 605sf of living space within the original footprint of the house. An adjacent vacant lot below the property is included in the sale, an intriguing possibility to build another dwelling, or perhaps a vineyard!*
Sold for $2,075,000
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$2,075,000
1305 Contra Costa Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
2,534sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
0.28 Acres Lot
$2,141,100 Zestimate®
$819/sqft
$6,509 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,141,100
$1.95M - $2.36M
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Majestic brick fireplaceImpressive japanese-style gardenNew bathsSoaring beamed ceilingsDual-level deckNew kitchenCentral entryway
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Listed by:
Todd Hodson DRE #00909437 510-701-1008,
Red Oak Realty,
Tania Balazs Jacard DRE #01469906 510-206-2686,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Debbie Stone, DRE #02119091
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Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41075887
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only
Features
- Dining Area, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,534
- Total interior livable area: 2,534 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5051900032
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $819/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,775,000
- Annual tax amount: $28,228
- Date on market: 10/9/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Call Listing Agent
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2024 | Sold | $2,075,000+30.1%$819/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41075887 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2024 | Pending sale | $1,595,000$629/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41075887 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000$629/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41075887 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,228 +45.3% | $1,775,000 +40.9% |
| 2024 | $19,429 +639.5% | $1,260,000 +1272.3% |
| 2023 | $2,627 +3.8% | $91,818 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,531 +2.4% | $90,019 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,471 +4.3% | $88,255 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,369 +3% | $87,352 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,301 +4.2% | $85,640 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,209 +1.6% | $83,961 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,174 +1.5% | $82,315 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,142 +13.3% | $80,702 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,891 | $79,491 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,891 | $77,935 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $77,584 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $76,064 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $74,573 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $74,016 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $74,193 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $72,740 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $71,314 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $69,917 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $68,547 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $67,204 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $65,973 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $64,680 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $63,413 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
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- 10/10Madera Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Contra Costa County
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- 94530
- 1305 Contra Costa Dr
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