Striking 4BD/2.5BA contemporary home tucked away on a sought after El Cerrito cul-de-sac with unobstructed, panoramic Bay views. The main level offers an airy open floor plan with high ceilings, clerestory windows, and a spacious living room anchored by a central fireplace. A chef’s kitchen connects seamlessly to the dining room and opens to a private deck, ideal for BBQs, sunset cocktails, and lingering afternoons. The lower level features a serene primary suite with a spa-like bath complete with heated floors, floating vanity, and a custom walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, a hall bath, and a dedicated laundry room complete this floor. A large flex space with storage can be used as a fourth bedroom or den. At the bottom of the property, a separate-entry office or studio offers excellent work-from-home or creative potential. An attached two-car garage with built-in storage adds everyday convenience. Upgrades include owned solar, a new roof in 2025, and expanded front deck. Ideally located near Madera Elementary, AC Transit, BART, and El Cerrito’s parks and open spaces.
Sold for $1,550,000
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$1,550,000
1522 Madera Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530
4beds
2,430sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$1,513,800 Zestimate®
$638/sqft
$5,809 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,513,800
$1.36M - $1.68M
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Central fireplaceExpanded front deckSpa-like bathUnobstructed panoramic bay viewsSerene primary suitePrivate deckHeated floors
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Listed by:
Sarah Marcus DRE #01967832 510-915-6705,
Compass
Bought with:
Rachel Melby, DRE #02179456
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41123684
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate, Parquet, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,430
- Total interior livable area: 2,430 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three or More Stories
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Features: Sloped Down
Details
- Parcel number: 5054220073
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Shingle,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | Sold | $1,550,000+19.7%$638/sqft |
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| 3/7/2026 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$533/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$533/sqft |
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| 2/25/2026 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$533/sqft |
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| 2/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000-23.8%$533/sqft |
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| 12/6/2021 | Sold | $1,700,000+25.9%$700/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40970828 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2021 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$556/sqft |
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| 10/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+74.2%$556/sqft |
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| 6/18/2003 | Sold | $775,000$319/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,693 -0.3% | $1,591,000 -0.8% |
| 2024 | $21,752 +0.1% | $1,604,000 +0.1% |
| 2023 | $21,735 -6% | $1,603,000 -5.7% |
| 2022 | $23,123 +55.4% | $1,700,000 +63.9% |
| 2021 | $14,876 +4.5% | $1,036,968 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,230 +1.9% | $1,026,336 +2% |
| 2019 | $13,969 +3.6% | $1,006,213 +2% |
| 2018 | $13,489 +1.6% | $986,484 +2% |
| 2017 | $13,272 +5.3% | $967,142 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $12,606 +12.5% | $899,000 +16% |
| 2015 | $11,208 +5.9% | $775,000 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $10,582 | $725,000 +8.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $670,000 +17.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $571,000 -26.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $779,500 -9.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $864,000 +12% |
| 2009 | -- | $771,500 -3.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $801,500 -4.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $837,788 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $821,362 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $805,257 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $789,468 +137.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $333,002 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $326,474 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $320,073 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Madera Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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- Contra Costa County
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- 94530
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