Extraordinary Mid-Century Modern home located in prime El Cerrito hills loc. neighboring Kensington. The epitome of luxurious yet practical living. A rare find- this almost level-in private 4+ BR, 3 bath residence was custom built in 1949 and mirrors Millar White in design and finishes. The current owners have enjoyed the refined modernist aesthetic, while carefully executing updates that seamlessly blend and respect the original architecture. Featuring: soaring vaulted ceilings, walls of windows framing spectacular Bay views, light bamboo floors, a striking flagstone living room wall, and fireplace. You will appreciate the updated kitchen, baths & multiple sliding glass doors to GORGEOUS garden, decks, patios & views! An open kitchen is the heart of the home w/pro-line stainless appliances, stone counters, custom cabinets, island w/seating, wine fridge & sep. casual dining area. Spacious dining room & office/5th bedroom neighbor the kitchen. The principal BR suite is oriented to the gorgeous S.F. Bay views & beyond. The suite includes a walk-in closet, luxe bathroom w/oversized step-in shower, beautiful vanity, & fixtures. The additional BR's are spacious, & the BA's are updated. The lower level features an inviting FR, BR & BA & could be the makings for an ADU. Prime location!
Sold for $2,800,000
$2,800,000
829 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
5beds
3,144sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
26 Acres Lot
$2,730,500 Zestimate®
$891/sqft
$6,835 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,730,500
$2.46M - $3.03M
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Step-in showerBeautiful vanitySoaring vaulted ceilingsGorgeous gardenLight bamboo floorsOpen kitchenCustom cabinets
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Listed by:
Ruth Frassetto DRE #00779030 510-697-8606,
Compass
Bought with:
Ellen Martinez, DRE #02135069
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41041537
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen, Other
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen, Solar Tube(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,144
- Total interior livable area: 3,144 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Lighting, Garden, Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Terraced Down, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, San Francisco, Other
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 26 Acres
- Features: Premium Lot, Front Yard, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 5052810065
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding - Stucco
- Foundation: Raised, Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Details
- Builder name: Millar White?
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation - Unknown, Appliances
- Water conservation: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $891/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,448,000
- Annual tax amount: $33,162
- Date on market: 10/11/2023
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | Sold | $2,800,000+16.7%$891/sqft |
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| 11/17/2023 | Sold | $2,400,000-3.5%$763/sqft |
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| 10/28/2023 | Pending sale | $2,488,000$791/sqft |
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| 10/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,488,000+135.8%$791/sqft |
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| 5/31/2007 | Sold | $1,055,000$336/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,162 -16.8% | $2,448,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $39,878 +105.5% | $2,400,000 +72.8% |
| 2023 | $19,408 +1.4% | $1,388,877 +2% |
| 2022 | $19,143 +0.2% | $1,361,645 +2% |
| 2021 | $19,101 +4.5% | $1,334,947 +1% |
| 2020 | $18,273 +1.9% | $1,321,260 +2% |
| 2019 | $17,939 +3.6% | $1,295,354 +2% |
| 2018 | $17,318 +1.7% | $1,269,956 +2% |
| 2017 | $17,032 +16.2% | $1,245,056 +19.7% |
| 2016 | $14,660 +16.2% | $1,040,000 +14.3% |
| 2015 | $12,618 | $910,000 +4% |
| 2014 | $12,618 | $875,000 +6.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $825,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $825,000 -13% |
| 2011 | -- | $948,500 -0.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $949,000 -2.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $974,500 -2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,004,000 +624% |
| 2007 | -- | $138,681 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $135,962 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $133,297 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $130,684 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $128,289 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $125,775 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $123,310 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
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- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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