Set in a coveted locale known for sweeping views, this impeccably updated home is framed by scenic vistas from city skyline to Golden Gate Bridge. Stripped to the studs and spectacularly reimagined, the single-level stunner has been transformed with white oak flooring, Marvin windows, and LED lighting. Decked in Thermador appliances, a quartz-clad kitchen bleeds into sunlit living room with panoramic views. Nearby, a bright dining area spills into a sunny patio, perfect for morning coffee. Equipped with 2 gracious primary suites and a pair of generous bedrooms, four lavish baths have been appointed with Porcelanosa tile, toilets and fixtures. A site-driven home designed for the landscape, this hilltop hideaway features a low maintenance yard with terraced landscaping, turf and patio poised for BBQs. Replete with 2-car garage and ample storage, 844 Gelston is zoned for the highly rated Kensington Elementary and located within minutes to all El Cerrito has to offer.
Sold for $1,975,000
$1,975,000
844 Gelston Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530
4beds
2,278sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$1,923,400 Zestimate®
$867/sqft
$6,425 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,923,400
$1.73M - $2.13M
$6,425/mo
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Low maintenance yardPanoramic viewsSweeping viewsLavish bathsSunny patioWhite oak flooringPorcelanosa tile
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Listed by:
Mark Choi DRE #01433100 510-381-1116,
The Agency
Bought with:
Demetrius Chapin-Rienzo, DRE #01906759
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41107898
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, Laundry Room, Cabinets, Sink
Features
- Dining Area, Storage, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Solar Tube(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,278
- Total interior livable area: 2,278 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Space Per Unit - 2, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Back, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge,Water
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Sloped Up, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 5052730156
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Floor
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $867/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,025,073
- Annual tax amount: $14,474
- Date on market: 8/12/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2025 | Sold | $1,975,000+31.8%$867/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41107898 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Pending sale | $1,498,000$658/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41107898 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,498,000+71.2%$658/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41107898 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2018 | Sold | $875,000+30.8%$384/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40827389 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2018 | Pending sale | $669,000$294/sqft |
Source: Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty #40827389 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2018 | Listed for sale | $669,000$294/sqft |
Source: Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty #40827389 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,474 +4.8% | $1,025,073 +4.7% |
| 2024 | $13,804 +4% | $978,935 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $13,273 +1.4% | $938,173 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,089 +0.3% | $919,779 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,050 +4.5% | $901,745 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,483 +1.9% | $892,500 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,251 +486.7% | $875,000 +758.7% |
| 2018 | $2,088 +1.4% | $101,902 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,058 +1.1% | $99,905 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,036 +3.2% | $97,947 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,972 | $96,477 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,972 | $94,588 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $94,162 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $92,317 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $90,508 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $89,833 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $90,047 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $88,283 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $86,553 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $84,857 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $83,194 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $81,564 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,070 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $78,501 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $76,963 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Kensington 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: 0.8 mi
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