Situated on a peaceful, tree-lined block overlooking El Cerrito’s Castro Park, 1427 Norvell offers the perfect marriage of classic style and modern upgrades in this quaint 1950s-era home. As you walk past the manicured front yard, you are welcomed into a charming California bungalow boasting period details coupled with modern conveniences throughout. With 1,190+/- sf of living space, this stylish home features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 half-bath. Luminous hardwood flooring flows throughout the main living areas. The beautifully updated kitchen enjoys quartz countertops, new stainless steel appliances, and lots of premium cabinetry. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace & classic built-in wood shelving. The huge, attached 2-car garage offers convenience and plenty of storage. Step out the back door into a lush, expansive private backyard perfect for all sorts of outdoor enjoyment. Beautifully landscaped with fresh green grass & shaded by mature tree, this space was made for summer fun! Across the street from Korematsu Middle School & Castro Park. Just blocks to El Cerrito Swim Center. Minutes from shops and restaurants, hiking at Canyon Trail Park,& the Ohlone Greenway. Easy commute options just minutes to BART, AC Transit transbay bus service to downtown SF.
Sold for $1,380,000
$1,380,000
1427 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
1,190sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$1,335,600 Zestimate®
$1,160/sqft
$3,972 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,335,600
$1.20M - $1.50M
$3,972/mo
Zestimate® history
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Wood-burning fireplacePeriod detailsMature treeExpansive private backyardModern conveniencesQuartz countertopsFresh green grass
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Listed by:
Mike Yohay DRE #02080767 510-717-2380,
Compass,
Christopher Clark DRE #01936131 415-298-5179,
Compass
Bought with:
Sheril Madden, DRE #01228854
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41099630
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Hookups Only, In Garage
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,190
- Total interior livable area: 1,190 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, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 5023500076
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2025 | Sold | $1,380,000+54.2%$1,160/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41099630 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2025 | Pending sale | $895,000$752/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41099630 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $895,000$752/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41099630 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,976 +2.3% | $920,065 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,678 +1.8% | $902,026 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,449 +1.4% | $884,340 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,277 +594.1% | $867,000 +1267.6% |
| 2021 | $1,769 +4.4% | $63,395 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,694 +3.1% | $62,746 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,642 +3.9% | $61,517 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,580 +1.1% | $60,312 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,562 +1.2% | $59,130 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,543 +0.5% | $57,972 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,536 | $57,102 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,536 | $55,985 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $55,733 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $54,641 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $53,570 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $53,171 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $53,299 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $52,255 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $51,232 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $50,229 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $49,245 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $48,281 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $47,397 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $46,469 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $45,559 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Madera Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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