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  • $2,559,000

    851 Bates Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

    5beds
    2,836sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1967
    0.25 Acres Lot
    $2,559,000 Zestimate®
    $902/sqft
    $6,145 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,559,000

    $2.35M - $2.79M

    $6,145/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Exceptional Mid-Century residence designed by Linda Witten Wilson c. 1967. Rare all level living - with a fabulous rural garden & unsurpassed three bridge views. Lives like a 5BR/3BA home or 4BR/2BA plus legal 1BR/1BA A.D.U. Iconic finishes preserved, plus completely updated and expanded by recognized Bee Renovated and Sean Gaston Design. The layout is open & airy - flowing seamlessly- connecting to the view & landscape. Rich rough cut redwood paneling finished in dramatic ebony stain, blonde wide plank oak floors and floor to ceiling walls of glass, multiple decks and tasteful improvements throughout. This home is featured in California Home and Design. To their credit Bee Renovated and Sean Gaston Design homes have been featured in Palm Springs Life and numerous publications and show cased in the Palm Springs Modernism Tour. Ideal location close to shopping, TransBay Express/BART direct bus stop and Public transportation. Minutes to top rated Kensington Hilltop School.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Radiant, Electric
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Laundry Room, Hookups only
    Features
    • Kitchen Island, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, In-Law Floorplan, Family Room, Utility Room, Updated Kitchen, Counter - Solid Surface, Au Pair
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,836 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Other
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
    • Exterior features: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial, Water, City
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 0.25 Acres
    • Features: Premium Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5052730297

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Contemporary
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Existing
    • Year built: 1967
    Details
    • Builder model: Modern
    • Builder name: Witten Wilson

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: El Cerrito

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $902/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,338,211
    • Annual tax amount: $31,722

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/19/2019Sold$2,138,000+25.9%$754/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40886017 Report a problem
    10/30/2019Pending sale$1,698,000$599/sqft
    Source: THE GRUBB CO. INC. #40886017 Report a problem
    10/16/2019Listed for sale$1,698,000+54.4%$599/sqft
    Source: THE GRUBB CO. INC. #40886017 Report a problem
    3/21/2019Sold$1,100,000$388/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$31,722 +2.4%$2,338,211 +2%
    2024$30,965 +2%$2,292,364 +2%
    2023$30,369 +1.3%$2,247,417 +2%
    2022$29,992 +0.1%$2,203,351 +2%
    2021$29,960 +4.6%$2,160,149 +1%
    2020$28,654 +103.5%$2,138,000 +113.8%
    2019$14,078 +366.9%$1,000,000 +609.7%
    2018$3,015 +1.6%$140,902 +2%
    2017$2,967 +1.1%$138,140 +2%
    2016$2,937 +9.4%$135,433 +1.5%
    2015$2,683 $133,400 +2%
    2014$2,683 $130,788 +0.5%
    2013-- $130,198 +2%
    2012-- $127,646 +2%
    2011-- $125,144 +0.8%
    2010-- $124,209 -0.2%
    2009-- $124,505 +2%
    2008-- $122,065 +2%
    2007-- $119,672 +2%
    2006-- $117,326 +2%
    2005-- $115,027 +2%
    2004-- $112,772 +1.9%
    2003-- $110,707 +2%
    2002-- $108,537 +2%
    2001-- $106,410
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    Neighborhood: 94530

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