Enchanting creekside retreat on over 1/4 acre, surrounded by nature & offering a perfect blend of tranquility & modern, green-eco living. Nestled at the rear of the lot for maximum privacy, this all-electric home powered by solar boasts pretty views & exudes an extraordinary ambiance. A seasonal creek traverses through an engineered concrete channel, creating a magical experience during the rainy season w/ the peaceful sounds of rushing water. Vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows, & gorgeous updates to the kitchen & baths. Unique features include custom closets, a secret loft, & separate entrance to one bedroom offering possible use as home business. 2 sets of glass sliding doors extend the living space, a huge, engineered Cumaru wood deck out front & concrete patio w/ roofed steel pergola & outdoor grilling station out back: an entertainer's dream! Wander along pathways & footbridges over the creek & enjoy this homestead, w/ an urban farm of veggies & fruit trees irrigated by harvested rainwater, California natives & drought tolerant plants, a chicken coop ready for your backyard flock, & a treehouse w/ rope ladder, swing, & the best view on the property. Feels a world away yet conveniently close to amenities. This one of a kind custom home will be open Sept. 28 & 29, 2-4pm.
Sold for $1,430,000
Tax assessed value
$1,430,000
840 Sea View Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
1,332sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.29 Acres Lot
$1,424,200 Zestimate®
$1,074/sqft
$4,380 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,424,200
$1.31M - $1.55M
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Listed by:
Grace Bishop DRE #01245471 510-872-4512,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Lena Yin, DRE #02149050
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41073527
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer, Electric
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,332
- Total interior livable area: 1,332 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Low Maintenance, Stream Seasonal
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City Lights, Partial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Waterfront features: Stream Seasonal
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Sloped Up, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5052300216
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: All Electric
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2024 | Sold | $1,430,000+21.7%$1,074/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41073527 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2024 | Pending sale | $1,175,000$882/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41073527 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,175,000+80.5%$882/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41073527 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2005 | Sold | $651,000$489/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,693 +80.4% | $1,430,000 +56.5% |
| 2024 | $13,134 +2% | $913,704 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,872 +1.6% | $895,789 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,670 +0.4% | $878,225 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,620 +4.6% | $861,005 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,070 +2% | $852,178 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,837 +3.7% | $835,469 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,418 +1.7% | $819,088 +2% |
| 2017 | $11,227 +0.4% | $803,029 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,184 +22.3% | $787,285 +14.1% |
| 2015 | $9,149 | $690,000 +9.5% |
| 2014 | $9,149 | $630,000 +18% |
| 2013 | -- | $534,000 -3.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $553,000 -3.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $575,000 -11% |
| 2010 | -- | $646,000 +12.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $575,500 -17.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $699,085 +3.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $677,300 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $664,020 +1120% |
| 2005 | -- | $54,428 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $53,361 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $52,384 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $51,357 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $50,351 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
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- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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- Contra Costa County
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- 94530
- 840 Sea View Dr
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