Delightful three-bedroom, one-bathroom home on one of El Cerrito’s best blocks! Set on a generous lot along a peaceful street ending in a cul-de-sac, this property offers plenty of flexibility for creating an ADU, cultivating a lush garden, or expanding the home to suit your needs. Only two steps to entry, the sunny living room features a cozy fireplace and flows effortlessly into a welcoming dining area and a thoughtfully updated kitchen. Refinished hardwood floors throughout and built-in cabinetry provide a classic touch. Step outside onto the spacious deck, complete with built-in seating, perfect for relaxing or enjoying outdoor meals. Live off the land and enjoy your mature fruit trees and the harvest from your raised vegetable beds. The backyard includes two storage sheds, providing ample space for tools, equipment, or hobbies. Side access to the backyard allows for a separate ADU* entrance. Recent upgrades add significant value, including a newly replaced roof, an efficient solar system, solar tubes for natural light, and an electric vehicle charger. Fantastic location convenient to El Cerrito Plaza BART, Solano Avenue shops and restaurants, Memorial Park, Trader Joe’s, and the Kensington Farmers’ Market. 209 Behrens is your hub for all things great about the East Bay.
Sold for $1,050,000
$1,050,000
209 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
991sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1944
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$1,018,500 Zestimate®
$1,060/sqft
$3,927 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,018,500
$917,000 - $1.13M
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Cozy fireplaceMature fruit treesRaised vegetable bedsWelcoming dining areaThoughtfully updated kitchenBuilt-in cabinetryBuilt-in seating
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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:
Andrea Chopp, DRE #01980496
Redfin
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41100819
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room, Gas Piped
Interior area
- Total structure area: 991
- Total interior livable area: 991 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Level, Premium Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 5042040138
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2025 | Sold | $1,050,000+17.3%$1,060/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41100819 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Pending sale | $895,000$903/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41100819 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $895,000+19.3%$903/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41100819 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2015 | Sold | $750,000+25.2%$757/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40721343 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2015 | Listed for sale | $599,000+4.2%$604/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International Inc. #40721343 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2006 | Sold | $575,000+66.2%$580/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2000 | Sold | $346,000$349/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,559 +2.4% | $887,842 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,265 +1.9% | $870,434 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,036 +1.5% | $853,368 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,861 +0.3% | $836,636 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,820 +4.6% | $820,232 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,303 +1.9% | $811,822 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,088 +3.6% | $795,905 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,701 +1.6% | $780,300 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,528 +0.3% | $765,000 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,495 +68.3% | $750,000 +85.6% |
| 2015 | $6,236 +1.8% | $404,177 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,128 | $396,261 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $394,471 -6.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $420,000 -6% |
| 2011 | -- | $447,000 -19.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $554,500 +17.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $471,500 -6.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $504,500 -10.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $563,500 +44.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $388,914 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $381,289 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $373,814 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $366,963 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $359,769 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $352,716 |
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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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