Welcome to 1631 Arlington St in El Cerrito — a beautifully 3 bed 2 bath remodeled home that blends modern style with warm, inviting design. The bright, open living space features vaulted wood-beam ceilings, wide-plank flooring, and abundant natural light. A stunning updated kitchen offers sleek cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless appliances, flowing seamlessly into the dining and living areas centered around a charming fireplace. The main home showcases refreshed bedrooms and spa-inspired bathrooms with contemporary finishes and elegant fixtures. Major system upgrades include a brand-new HVAC system and new water heater for added comfort and efficiency. An attached ADU with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a separate private entrance provides exceptional flexibility — ideal for guests, extended family, or rental income. Step outside to a peaceful patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying the surrounding greenery and partial bay views. Thoughtfully updated throughout, this turnkey property offers style, versatility, and comfort in a desirable El Cerrito location close to parks, shopping, and transit.
Sold for $1,500,000
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$1,500,000
1631 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
4beds
2,419sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.33 Acres Lot
$1,469,800 Zestimate®
$620/sqft
$6,002 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,469,800
$1.32M - $1.63M
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Abundant natural lightSleek cabinetrySurrounding greeneryRefreshed bedroomsWide-plank flooringQuartz countertopsBright open living space
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Listed by:
Dustin Kircher DRE #01779473 714-333-5746,
Dustin Kircher, Broker
Bought with:
Rachel Melby, DRE #02179456
Red Oak Realty
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41125221
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Electric, In Kitchen, Common Area
Features
- Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Engineered Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,419
- Total interior livable area: 2,419 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Parking Spaces
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Features: Level, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5051630084
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Unknown
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Arlington Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $620/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,397,400
- Annual tax amount: $19,617
- Price range: $1.5M - $1.5M
- Date on market: 2/26/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Sold | $1,500,000$620/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41125221 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2026 | Pending sale | $1,500,000$620/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41125221 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000-6.3%$620/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41125221 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2024 | Sold | $1,600,147+70.2%$661/sqft |
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| 5/16/2016 | Sold | $940,000+2.2%$389/sqft |
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| 2/23/2005 | Sold | $920,000$380/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,617 +26% | $1,397,400 +28.1% |
| 2024 | $15,574 +2% | $1,090,945 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,268 +1.5% | $1,069,555 +2% |
| 2022 | $15,045 +0.3% | $1,048,584 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,999 +4.5% | $1,028,025 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,349 +1.9% | $1,017,485 +2% |
| 2019 | $14,081 +3.6% | $997,535 +2% |
| 2018 | $13,589 +1.7% | $977,976 +2% |
| 2017 | $13,365 +6.1% | $958,800 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $12,601 +4.9% | $891,000 +7.3% |
| 2015 | $12,018 +17.1% | $830,000 +17.2% |
| 2014 | $10,263 | $708,000 +1% |
| 2013 | -- | $701,000 +5.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $663,500 -10.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $739,500 -5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $782,000 +21.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $642,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $642,500 -25.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $866,500 -7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $938,400 +871% |
| 2005 | -- | $96,638 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $94,744 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $93,009 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $91,186 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $89,399 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Madera Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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