Welcome to 705 Colusa, a charming ranch-style home w/ spectacular Bay views. Built in 1940, it boasts delightful period touches like pegged hardwood floors + warm wood accents w/ thoughtful modern updates. Upon entry, you're greeted by Golden Gate views framed by sweeping windows. The light-filled living room features an angled fireplace - perfect for cozy evenings overlooking SF's twinkling lights. The home flows into a dining area w/ brass chandelier + charming peek-through to the kitchen, which offers original cabinetry, a diagonal wood backsplash, new appliances + a skylight. A convenient laundry room w/ outdoor access sits off the kitchen. On the other side, a hall bath serves the first bedroom, w/ tile floors + a shower w/ sliding glass door. The remaining two bedrooms adjoin, separated by a half-bath — ideal for a primary suite w/ Bay views, nursery, or Jack-and-Jill setup. Beautiful flat backyard for play/gardening + a concrete patio perfect for dining or lounging. Finally, a bonus room with exterior access provides a spot to work from home or used as an exercise room. Enjoy El Cerrito living minutes from El Cerrito High, Plaza, BART + more!
Sold for $1,330,000
$1,330,000
705 Colusa Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
1,042sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$1,269,100 Zestimate®
$1,276/sqft
$4,106 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,269,100
$1.14M - $1.42M
$4,106/mo
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Angled fireplacePeriod touchesGolden gate viewsCozy eveningsBeautiful flat backyardTile floorsBrass chandelier
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Listed by:
Jenny Wang DRE #01241501 510-289-1022,
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Bought with:
Devin Ratoosh, DRE #01820096
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41089090
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,042
- Total interior livable area: 1,042 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Carquinez, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water, City
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Carquinez,Golden Gate Bridge,Water
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 5035100071
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2025 | Sold | $1,330,000+47.9%$1,276/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41089090 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2025 | Pending sale | $899,000$863/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41089090 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000$863/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41089090 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,695 +2.4% | $275,289 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,586 +1.9% | $269,892 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,503 +2.2% | $264,601 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,405 +1.1% | $259,414 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,357 +4.5% | $254,329 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,168 +2.3% | $251,722 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,074 +3.7% | $246,787 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,926 +1.5% | $241,949 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,867 +0.6% | $237,206 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,843 +2% | $232,556 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,768 | $229,064 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,768 | $224,578 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $223,564 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $219,182 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $214,885 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $213,280 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $213,788 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $209,597 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $205,489 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $201,461 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $197,512 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $193,641 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $190,093 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $186,367 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $182,714 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Harding Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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- Contra Costa County
- El Cerrito
- 94530
- 705 Colusa Ave
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