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Sold for $738,000
  • $738,000

    521 Vista Heights Rd, El Cerrito, CA 94530

    3beds
    1,520sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1980
    1,694 Square Feet Lot
    $722,100 Zestimate®
    $486/sqft
    $3,884 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $722,100

    $650,000 - $802,000

    $3,884/mo

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    What's special

    521 Vista Heights Rd, El Cerrito, CA 94530 is a townhome home that contains 1,520 sq ft and was built in 1980. It contains 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This home last sold for $738,000 in January 2025. The Zestimate for this house is $722,100. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $3,884/mo.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Electric
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Storage
    • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Pellet Stove
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,520 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Entry level: 1
    • Patio & porch: Patio Enclosed
    • Exterior features: Wood
    • Pool features: Community
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 1,694 Square Feet
    • Features: On Golf Course, Sloped Down
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5731410493

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Contemporary
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Existing
    • Year built: 1980

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Clubhouse, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
    • Services included: Management Fee, Reserves, Common Area Maint, Hazard Insurance
    • HOA fee: $508 monthly
    Location
    • Region: El Cerrito

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $486/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $672,587
    • Annual tax amount: $11,264

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/21/2025Sold$738,000+20%$486/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/21/2020Sold$615,000-3.1%$405/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40901642 Report a problem
    4/22/2020Pending sale$635,000$418/sqft
    Source: COMPASS #40901642 Report a problem
    4/15/2020Listed for sale$635,000+27.3%$418/sqft
    Source: COMPASS #40901642 Report a problem
    3/4/2014Listing removed$499,000$328/sqft
    Source: Marvin Gardens East Bay #40645562 Report a problem
    2/11/2014Listed for sale$499,000+34.9%$328/sqft
    Source: Marvin Gardens East Bay #40645562 Report a problem
    7/10/2002Sold$370,000+80.5%$243/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/11/1998Sold$205,000$135/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,264 +2.1%$672,587 +2%
    2024$11,030 +1.7%$659,400 +2%
    2023$10,841 +1.7%$646,472 +2%
    2022$10,655 +0.8%$633,797 +2%
    2021$10,572 +26.2%$621,371 +26.8%
    2020$8,374 +3.4%$489,982 +2%
    2019$8,096 +3.6%$480,376 +2%
    2018$7,817 +2.2%$470,957 +2%
    2017$7,651 +1.1%$461,723 +2%
    2016$7,570 +6.8%$452,671 +1.5%
    2015$7,087 $445,872 +10.1%
    2014$7,087 $405,000 +17.4%
    2013-- $345,000
    2012-- $345,000 -17.5%
    2011-- $418,269 +14%
    2010-- $367,000 -11.8%
    2009-- $416,131 +2%
    2008-- $407,972 +2%
    2007-- $399,973 +2%
    2006-- $392,131 +2%
    2005-- $384,444 +2%
    2004-- $376,907 +1.9%
    2003-- $370,000 +70.1%
    2002-- $217,547 +2%
    2001-- $213,282
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 94530

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-110

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

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    Estimated market value
    $722,100
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