This Mid-century modern home on one of El Cerrito’s best streets offers bright, open spaces and practical features throughout. The sunlit living room seamlessly connects to a spacious cook’s kitchen, complete with a Viking range, ideal for gatherings and everyday living. Large multi-purpose room with a patio door leading out to a deck and landscaped garden. Lovely hardwood floors throughout and built-in speakers create an inviting atmosphere. The versatile primary suite on the main level, with its own entrance, provides flexibility for multigenerational living or added privacy. Outdoors, a large west-facing backyard with a generous deck, space for gardening, and a storage sheds offer a perfect retreat. Washer and dryer in exterior closet provide extra convenience. The two-car garage and long driveway provide ample parking and workshop space. Practical upgrades like a 20-panel solar system, an upgraded electrical panel, two central furnaces, and an electric car charger enhance modern efficiency. Situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac, this home is just a stone’s throw from El Cerrito Plaza, BART, Memorial and Harding Park.
Sold for $1,400,000
Tax assessed value
$1,400,000
205 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
1,992sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$1,870,800 Zestimate®
$703/sqft
$6,133 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,870,800
$1.67M - $2.11M
$6,133/mo
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Listed by:
Devin Ratoosh DRE #01820096 510-919-5499,
Red Oak Realty,
David Ratoosh DRE #00901536 510-527-5500,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Xiaodong Xu, DRE #01981330
The Agency
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41074329
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned, Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer, In Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,992
- Total interior livable area: 1,992 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Parking Spaces
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Features: Level, Premium Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 5042040146
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: TV Antenna
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s)
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2024 | Sold | $1,400,000+17.2%$703/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41074329 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2024 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$600/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41074329 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000$600/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41074329 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2018 | Listing removed | $3,000$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2018 | Price change | $3,000-7.7%$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,250$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,832 +225.5% | $1,400,000 +169.5% |
| 2024 | $7,936 +1.8% | $519,428 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,792 +2.9% | $509,244 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,573 +0.6% | $499,260 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,528 +4.5% | $489,471 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,203 +2% | $484,453 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,058 +3.6% | $474,954 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,811 +1.6% | $465,642 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,705 +0.4% | $456,513 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,677 +1.4% | $447,562 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,583 | $440,840 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,583 | $432,205 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $430,253 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $421,818 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $413,548 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $410,458 +15.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $356,434 +23.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $289,642 +476.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $50,278 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $49,293 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $48,328 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $47,382 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $46,515 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,604 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $44,711 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Harding Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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- Contra Costa County
- El Cerrito
- 94530
- 205 Behrens St
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