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.
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
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
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$663/sqft
$3,954 Estimated rent
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Two car garageHome officeGleaming hardwood floors throughout
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Listed by:
Jeffrey Nelson DRE #00857877 925-890-8845,
Castlewood Brokers Inc,
Peter Dreyfuss DRE #01200428 415-244-6427,
Castlewood Brokers Inc
Bought with:
Tenzin Rangdol, DRE #02160980
Better Homes And Gardens Rp
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41126796
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
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: 5,662 sqft
- 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 & neighborhood
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
- Subdivision: El Cerrito Hills
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Price range: $960K - $960K
- 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 |
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| 11/14/2001 | Sold | $413,000+44.9%$285/sqft |
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| 9/17/1999 | Sold | $285,000$197/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Madera Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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