Set back from the street on a sun-drenched 10,000+ sq ft lot (per public record) & nestled among redwood trees, 7981 Terrace is truly an exceptional property. Architect-designed & built in 2017, this mid-century modern influenced home offers 4 beds, 3.5 baths, and attached 1-bed/1-bath ADU. Step inside & your eyes are drawn straight through glass double doors to the breathtaking backyard & the elegant stairway to the second level. The main floor features a luxurious primary bedroom w/en-suite bath, 2 additional beds & full bath and polished concrete floors. Ascend the stairway & be delighted by the open floor plan & many windows. The gourmet kitchen boasts beautiful quartzite counters & abundant space for any chef. The living room centers around a Rais wood-burning fireplace, while a covered deck w/built-in gas BBQ beckons for indoor-outdoor entertaining. An additional flexible room serves perfectly as a bedroom or office, plus a convenient half bath. The level, park-like backyard must be seen to be believed—offering endless possibilities for hide & seek, gardening, & relaxation. 2 outbuildings, one w/a full bath, provide versatile bonus space. The 1-bed/1-bath ADU mirrors the sophistication of the main house & can be rented for income or connected to the main house. A must see!
Sold for $2,510,000
$2,510,000
7981 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
5beds
2,573sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$2,448,900 Zestimate®
$976/sqft
$6,711 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,448,900
$2.20M - $2.72M
$6,711/mo
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Level park-like backyardNestled among redwood treesBreathtaking backyardGourmet kitchenGlass double doorsBeautiful quartzite counters
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Listed by:
Leigh Schneider DRE #02033564 510-390-0857,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Margaret Thomas, DRE #02035971
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41122982
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- None, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Sink
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen, Energy Star Lighting
- Flooring: Concrete, Cork
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Metal, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,573
- Total interior livable area: 2,573 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 5052420154
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding - Stucco, Wood
- Foundation: Slab, Concrete, Earthquake Braced
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Sprinkler System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Suppression System, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Sold | $2,510,000+43.5%$976/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41122982 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Pending sale | $1,749,000$680/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41122982 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,749,000+560%$680/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41122982 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2015 | Sold | $265,000-18.5%$103/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40703247 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $325,000$126/sqft |
Source: Postlets Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,893 +2.5% | $950,885 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,555 +2% | $932,241 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,288 +1.6% | $913,963 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,085 +0.4% | $896,043 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,036 +4.5% | $878,474 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,474 +5.4% | $869,468 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,840 +3.5% | $852,420 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,439 +224.6% | $835,706 +209.2% |
| 2017 | $3,523 +0.5% | $270,300 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,507 +495.6% | $265,000 +687.9% |
| 2015 | $589 | $33,632 +2% |
| 2014 | $589 | $32,974 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $32,825 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $32,182 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $31,551 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $31,316 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $31,391 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $30,776 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $30,173 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $29,582 -45.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $54,142 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $53,082 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $52,110 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $51,089 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $50,088 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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