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
Home value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,716/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$5,716/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$5,716/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$7,796/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$7,796/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Zillow last checked:
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 |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41137434 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2026 | Pending sale | $998,000$494/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41137434 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2026 | Price change | $998,000-20.2%$494/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41137434 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$619/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41137434 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2026 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$619/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41137434 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $1,250,000-3.8%$619/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41137434 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+29.9%$643/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41137434 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listing removed | $999,888$495/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #41133083 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $999,888+145.1%$495/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #41133083 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2000 | Sold | $408,000+49.7%$202/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/1996 | Sold | $272,500$135/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
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 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby homes
- $1,069,4002 bd1 ba1.5k sqft2612 Monte Vista Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530Off Market
- $1,112,9004 bd2 ba1.6k sqft2604 Monte Vista Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530Off Market
- $1,588,4005 bd3 ba2.7k sqft2621 La Honda Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530Off Market
- $882,9002 bd1 ba1.2k sqft2616 Monte Vista Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530Off Market
- $1,358,3005 bd3 ba2.6k sqft2615 La Honda Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530Off Market
- $1,188,0002 bd3 ba1.7k sqft2625 La Honda Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530Off Market
- $1,258,0005 bd3 ba2.2k sqft6405 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530Off Market
- $1,756,8003 bd3 ba3k sqft6315 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530Off Market
Nearby schools
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
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
- California
- Contra Costa County
- El Cerrito
- 94530
- 2608 Monte Vista Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby zip codes
Other El Cerrito Topics
