Sold for $960,000

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$960,000

2515 Alva Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2beds

1,449sqft

Residential, Single Family Residence

Built in 1941

5,788 Square Feet Lot

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$663/sqft

$4,252 Estimated rent

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What's special

Two car garageHome officeGleaming hardwood floors throughout

Panoramic view of the Bay on a large lot high in the El Cerrito Hills. Remolded Kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors throughout. The two car garage is utilized as a home office but could easily be converted back. Located close to public transportation. Open this Sunday from 1 til 4.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
Partial bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: 2 Bedrooms, Main Entry, Basement

Kitchen

Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Disposal, Updated Kitchen

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher
Laundry: Laundry Closet

Features

Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Windows: Window Coverings
Has basement: Yes
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,449
Total interior livable area: 1,449 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None
Fencing: Fenced
Has view: Yes
View description: Bay, City Lights, Bridge(s)
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Bay

Lot

Size: 5,788 Square Feet
Features: Sloped Down

Details

Parcel number: 5002300134
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Contemporary
Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Shingles
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: Yes
Year built: 1941

Utilities & green energy

Electric: No Solar
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: El Cerrito Hills

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: El Cerrito

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $663/sqft
Tax assessed value: $903,471
Price range: $960K - $960K
Date on market: 3/13/2026
Listing agreement: Excl Right
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/22/2026	Sold	$960,000+6.7%$663/sqft
Source: Bay East AOR #41126796 Report a problem
3/28/2026	Pending sale	$899,950$621/sqft
Source: Bay East AOR #41126796 Report a problem
3/13/2026	Listed for sale	$899,950+44.5%$621/sqft
Source: Bay East AOR #41126796 Report a problem
4/21/2004	Sold	$623,000+50.8%$430/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/14/2001	Sold	$413,000+44.9%$285/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/17/1999	Sold	$285,000$197/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$903,471 +2%
2025	$12,655 +2.4%	$885,757 +2%
2024	$12,361 +1.9%	$868,390 +2%
2023	$12,133 +1.5%	$851,363 +2%
2022	$11,959 +2%	$834,671 +2%
2021	$11,723 +4.6%	$818,306 +1%
2020	$11,208 +2%	$809,917 +2%
2019	$10,993 +4.9%	$794,037 +3.4%
2018	$10,475 +8.7%	$768,000 +9.7%
2017	$9,636 +10.3%	$700,000 +13.1%
2016	$8,739 +17.4%	$619,000 +12.5%
2015	$7,441	$550,000 +10%
2014	$7,441	$500,000 +21.5%
2013	--	$411,500 +5.9%
2012	--	$388,500 -15.7%
2011	--	$461,000 -19.6%
2010	--	$573,500 +10.2%
2009	--	$520,500 -9.7%
2008	--	$576,500 -12.8%
2007	--	$661,130 +2%
2006	--	$648,168 +2%
2005	--	$635,460 +48.1%
2004	--	$429,124 +1.9%
2003	--	$421,260 +2%
2002	--	$413,000 +42.1%
2001	--	$290,700