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Sold for $950,000
  • $950,000

    521 Sea View Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

    2beds
    1,661sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1949
    5,700 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $572/sqft
    $4,299 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Calling all renovators, contractors, and visionaries: this new El Cerrito listing is the fixer-upper opportunity you have been waiting to shape. Offering two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,661 square feet, the home provides a substantial starting point for a thoughtful transformation. Bring your tool belt, your favorite floor plans, and perhaps a little patiencethe potential is the real headline here. Inside, the generous footprint invites fresh finishes, reimagined gathering spaces, and updates tailored to your taste. The existing garage adds practical parking and storage while work is underway. Outside, the lot and open-air areas offer room to consider landscaping, garden beds, a relaxing patio, or an entertaining space that takes better advantage of the setting. Buyers and builders can explore the possibilities and verify any proposed improvements with the appropriate authorities. The location adds everyday appeal. El Cerrito High School is nearby, as are Cerrito Vista Park, Trader Joe's, and Costco Wholesale. The Colusa Avenue and Curry Avenue bus stop provides a convenient transportation option, with broader regional connections also within reach. For a buyer seeking value through renovation, or contractor ready for a rewarding project, this property offers the rare chance.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ernest Salinas 01986359 415-608-3040,

    eXp Realty of California Inc 888-584-9427

    Bought with:

    Ernest Salinas, 01986359

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82062879MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Bathroom
    • Features: StallShower, Tile, FullonGroundFloor
    Dining room
    • Features: EatinKitchen
    Family room
    • Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
    Heating
    • Wall Furnace
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Garage
    Features
    • Flooring: Unfinished, Vinyl Linoleum, Wood
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,661
    • Total interior livable area: 1,661 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Bay, Bridge(s), City Lights, Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Bay,Water
    Lot
    • Size: 5,700 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5044140159
    • Zoning: RES
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Foundation: Other
    • Roof: Flat
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1949

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: PublicUtilities
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: El Cerrito

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $572/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $222,291
    • Date on market: 9/28/2026
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
    • Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/19/2026Sold$950,000+6.9%$572/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82062879 Report a problem
    10/5/2026Pending sale$888,888$535/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82062879 Report a problem
    9/28/2026Listed for sale$888,888$535/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82062879 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $222,291 +2%
    2025$4,093 +2.3%$217,933 +2%
    2024$4,001 +1.8%$213,661 +2%
    2023$3,931 +2.3%$209,473 +2%
    2022$3,841 +3.8%$205,367 +2%
    2021$3,702 +4.5%$201,341 +1%
    2020$3,544 +2.4%$199,277 +2%
    2019$3,461 +3.7%$195,370 +2%
    2018$3,336 +1.5%$191,540 +2%
    2017$3,288 +0.7%$187,785 +2%
    2016$3,264 -0.1%$184,104 +1.5%
    2015$3,267 +2.3%$181,340 +2%
    2014$3,193 $177,789 +0.5%
    2013-- $176,986 +2%
    2012-- $173,517 +2%
    2011-- $170,116 +0.8%
    2010-- $168,845 -0.2%
    2009-- $169,247 +2%
    2008-- $165,929 +2%
    2007-- $162,676 +2%
    2006-- $159,487 +2%
    2005-- $156,361 +2%
    2004-- $153,296 +1.9%
    2003-- $150,487 +2%
    2002-- $147,538 +2%
    2001-- $144,646
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 94530

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: WestContraCostaUnified

    Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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