Welcome to 242 Ramona, a delightful home in the highly sought-after St. Jerome’s neighborhood of El Cerrito. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom residence, offering 1,368 square feet of warm, inviting space, perfectly balances timeless charm with modern updates. Sunlight fills the rooms, accentuating the gleaming hardwood floors and freshly painted interiors. The living and dining areas connect smoothly, creating an inviting atmosphere ideal for both daily living and entertaining. The kitchen, a perfect blend of vintage appeal and modern convenience, opens to a cozy screened porch— your personal retreat for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Step into the backyard, a delightful oasis with a matching shed that offers possibilities for a studio, workshop, or garden tool storage. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, and transit, 242 Ramona promises a serene lifestyle with easy access to everything El Cerrito has to offer. This home is a true gem, where classic style meets modern comfort.
Sold for $1,356,242
$1,356,242
242 Ramona Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2beds
1,368sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
3,659 Square Feet Lot
$1,373,600 Zestimate®
$991/sqft
$3,569 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,373,600
$1.26M - $1.50M
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Listed by:
Romney O'Connell DRE #01468613 510-599-6911,
Berkeley Hills Realty,
Soren O'Connell DRE #02132262,
Berkeley Hills Realty
Bought with:
Derek Han, DRE #01738860
BHG Reliance Partners
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41072766
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Florida/Screen Room
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,368
- Total interior livable area: 1,368 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Int Access From Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,659 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 5042510304
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $991/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,356,200
- Annual tax amount: $26,919
- Date on market: 9/11/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2024 | Sold | $1,356,242+50.9%$991/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41072766 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2024 | Pending sale | $899,000$657/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41072766 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $899,000+259.6%$657/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41072766 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/1998 | Sold | $250,000$183/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,919 +350.4% | $1,356,200 +253% |
| 2024 | $5,976 +1.8% | $384,221 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,872 +1.8% | $376,688 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,765 +0.8% | $369,303 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,721 +4.5% | $362,063 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,473 +2.1% | $358,351 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,358 +3.6% | $351,325 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,169 +1.5% | $344,438 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,091 +0.5% | $337,685 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,067 +0.6% | $331,065 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,037 | $326,093 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,037 | $319,706 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $318,262 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $312,023 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $305,906 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $303,620 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $304,342 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $298,375 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $292,525 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $286,791 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $281,169 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $275,657 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $270,606 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $265,301 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $260,100 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
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- 6/10Harding Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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