Proudly debuting on the market for the first time in nearly 50 years, this timeless 1955 residence has been lovingly maintained by the same family, offering a rare blend of character, condition, and location. With level-in access, the main floor features three bedrooms and one bathroom, along with an attached two-car garage for seamless everyday living.The expansive lower level provides exceptional flexibility, complete with a spacious living area, workshop, and an additional bedroom and bathroom. With its own private entrance, this space presents outstanding potential for an ADU, guest suite, or extended living.Pride of ownership is evident throughout, with consistent upkeep and thoughtful improvements over the years, including durable cement siding, a newly installed roof, energy-efficient windows, a new sewer lateral, and a clear Section 1 etc. Ideally situated beside a scenic golf course and perched atop a hill, the home captures sweeping, unobstructed views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the sparkling San Francisco Bay. A truly rare offering that combines privacy, breathtaking views, and incredible future potential—this is a place to call home for generations to come.
Sold for $1,550,000
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$1,550,000
2205 Scenic St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
4beds
2,407sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$1,541,600 Zestimate®
$644/sqft
$5,581 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,541,600
$1.39M - $1.71M
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Attached two-car garagePrivate entranceOne bathroomNewly installed roofBreathtaking viewsLevel-in accessDurable cement siding
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Listed by:
Xiaodong Xu DRE #01981330 510-229-8199,
The Agency
Bought with:
Patricia Ulip, DRE #01949834
Redfin
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41131287
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Features
- Breakfast Nook, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,407
- Total interior livable area: 2,407 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Side Yard, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Sloped Down
Details
- Parcel number: 5050310100
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composition Shingles, Siding - Other, Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $1,550,000+11.1%$644/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41131287 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$580/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41131287 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000$580/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41131287 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,865 +2.3% | $281,936 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,753 +1.8% | $276,409 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,668 +2.2% | $270,990 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,570 +1.1% | $265,677 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,521 +4.4% | $260,469 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,329 +2.3% | $257,800 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,234 +3.7% | $252,746 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,084 +1.5% | $247,791 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,023 +0.6% | $242,934 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,999 +1.9% | $238,172 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,923 | $234,595 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,923 | $230,000 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $228,962 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $224,473 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $220,073 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $218,430 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $218,950 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $214,658 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $210,450 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $206,325 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $202,281 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $198,316 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $194,683 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $190,867 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $187,126 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Madera Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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- California
- Contra Costa County
- El Cerrito
- 94530
- 2205 Scenic St
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