Welcome to 7231 Plank Ave, nestled on one of El Cerrito’s most charming cul de sacs! This adorable and fun 2+bedroom /1 bath home has thoughtful updates with flair and exudes a pride of ownership. The living room is inviting and features a cozy fireplace with hardwood floors throughout. Super stylish eat-in kitchen with a built-in bench, new butcher block countertops, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances with repainted cabinets. The spacious primary bedroom has a custom closet system and sliding doors leading to a gorgeous backyard. The second bedroom is versatile with good closet space. The beautifully updated modern bathroom features a tiled shower over tub. A cozy bonus flex space provides room for an office or project space plus a laundry room with washer/dryer. Enjoy morning coffee outside to your private backyard oasis with an Ipe deck, beautiful stonework and tasteful landscaping, and a sweet storage shed. A perfect layout for dinner parties or relaxing. So many updates! Freshly painted inside and out, 2 yr old roof, owned solar, EV charger, mostly dual-pane windows, french drain, and wall furnace ++ Ideally located near restaurants, amenities, groceries—and under a mile to Del Norte BART. First time on the market in 15 years! Don’t miss it~
Sold for $851,325
$851,325
7231 Plank Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2beds
1,021sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
2,613.6 Square Feet Lot
$909,100 Zestimate®
$834/sqft
$3,204 Estimated rent
Home value
$909,100
$827,000 - $1.00M
$3,204/mo
Zestimate® history
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Cozy fireplacePrivate backyard oasisCharming cul de sacsBeautiful stoneworkBeautifully updated modern bathroomGorgeous backyardStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Michele Senitzer DRE #01910603 510-283-1990,
Compass,
Bradley Ceynowa DRE #02201355,
Compass
Bought with:
Kinsey Linton, DRE #02229301
Own Real Estate
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41114361
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,021
- Total interior livable area: 1,021 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Storage, Landscape Back, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,613 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5021610125
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Internet Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: CalHFA,Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Sold | $851,325+7.1%$834/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41114361 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Pending sale | $795,000$779/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41114361 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Contingent | $795,000$779/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41114361 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $795,000$779/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41114361 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Listing removed | $795,000$779/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41107443 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $795,000+81.9%$779/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41107443 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2010 | Sold | $437,000-2.9%$428/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2005 | Sold | $450,000$441/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,391 +2.3% | $564,075 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,202 +1.8% | $553,015 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,056 +1.6% | $542,173 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,929 +0.5% | $531,544 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,889 +4.6% | $521,122 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,545 +2% | $515,779 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,396 +3.6% | $505,666 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,139 +1.6% | $495,752 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,029 +0.3% | $486,033 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,005 +10.7% | $476,504 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,327 | $469,348 +13.9% |
| 2014 | $6,327 | $412,000 +12.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $367,500 +14.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $321,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $321,500 -19.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $397,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $397,500 -16.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $477,542 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $468,179 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $459,000 +372.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $97,150 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $95,246 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $93,502 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $91,670 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $89,874 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Madera Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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- Contra Costa County
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- 7231 Plank Ave
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