Located high in the El Cerrito Hills, this residence offers classic mid-century character with modern versatility, set against a backdrop of sweeping San Francisco Bay views. The main level features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a spacious primary suite with refinished oak floors that opens to a professionally landscaped yard. The primary bathroom has been beautifully remodeled. The main living areas provide a functional layout with a graciously large living area, updated kitchen and skylights throughout. The lower level adds a fully functional in-law unit offering two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a separate kitchen/living area. This space is well-suited for extended family, guests, or potential income use.
Sold for $1,200,000
$1,200,000
2608 Monte Vista Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
5beds
2,021sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
4,524 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$594/sqft
$5,716 Estimated rent
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicholas Liesenfeld DRE #01364555 liesenfeldteam@gmail.com,
Exp Realty Of California, Inc
Bought with:
Freeman Baldwin, DRE #01854425
Freeman Baldwin
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41137434
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Other
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Gas Range/Cooktop
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,021
- Total interior livable area: 2,021 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Converted Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,524 Square Feet
- Features: Other, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5001200129
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other, See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Individual Gas Meter
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mira Vista Highl
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $594/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $614,771
- Annual tax amount: $9,115
- Price range: $1.2M - $1.2M
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Sold | $1,200,000+20.2%$594/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Pending sale | $998,000$494/sqft |
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| 6/14/2026 | Price change | $998,000-20.2%$494/sqft |
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| 6/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$619/sqft |
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| 6/13/2026 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$619/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $1,250,000-3.8%$619/sqft |
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| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+29.9%$643/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listing removed | $999,888$495/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $999,888+145.1%$495/sqft |
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| 10/3/2000 | Sold | $408,000+49.7%$202/sqft |
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| 2/16/1996 | Sold | $272,500$135/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,115 +2.3% | $614,771 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,909 +1.8% | $602,718 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,752 +1.6% | $590,901 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,618 +0.5% | $579,315 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,579 +4.5% | $567,956 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,208 +2% | $562,133 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,049 +3.6% | $551,112 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,772 +1.6% | $540,307 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,653 +0.3% | $529,713 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,628 +1.8% | $519,327 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,491 | $511,527 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,491 | $501,508 +1.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $495,500 +9.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $452,000 -5.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $479,859 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $476,273 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $477,406 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $468,046 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $458,870 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $449,873 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $441,053 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $432,406 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $424,482 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $416,160 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $408,000 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Mira Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
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