Nestled in the hills of El Cerrito, 857 Sea View Dr offers a seamless blend of comfort, character, and everyday functionality. The main level features an airy layout that flows into a thoughtfully designed kitchen with premium finishes and custom cabinetry. Two bedrooms and a full bath are upstairs, while the lower level hosts a spacious primary suite and an additional living area with built-in workspace. Step outside to a large, whimsical backyard retreat with tiered landscaping, multiple decks, a basketball half-court, tree fort, and chicken coop—perfect for relaxing, gathering, or play. From various areas of the home and garden, enjoy views of the Bay, Berkeley Hills, Oakland skyline, partial Golden Gate Bridge, and Marin County. Significant system upgrades—including roof, furnace, water heater, plumbing, and seismic improvements—were completed by previous owners and noted as new at the time of the last sale in 2021. See improvements list for additional recent upgrades. Ideally located near local parks, transit, and neighborhood favorites, and zoned for Kensington Elementary, this home offers a flexible and welcoming setting for daily living.
Sold for $1,665,000
$1,665,000
857 Sea View Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
1,978sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
0.25 Acres Lot
$1,624,400 Zestimate®
$842/sqft
$5,373 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,624,400
$1.46M - $1.80M
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Basketball half-courtChicken coopLarge whimsical backyard retreatBerkeley hillsPartial golden gate bridgeOakland skylineCustom cabinetry
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Listed by:
Warren Rodgerson DRE #02033271 510-882-2857,
Winkler Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Devin Ratoosh, DRE #01820096
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41111748
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Pantry
Heating
- Natural Gas, Fireplace Insert
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Pantry
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,978
- Total interior livable area: 1,978 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Parking Spaces, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Sloped Down, Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 5033120147
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding - Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Sold | $1,665,000+19.4%$842/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41111748 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$705/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41111748 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000-10%$705/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41111748 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2021 | Sold | $1,550,000+34.9%$784/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40949599 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2021 | Pending sale | $1,149,000$581/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40949599 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000+67.7%$581/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40949599 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2014 | Sold | $685,000-1.5%$346/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2014 | Listed for sale | $695,500$352/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate #40667017 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,898 +0.9% | $1,476,000 +0.3% |
| 2024 | $20,713 +0.1% | $1,472,000 |
| 2023 | $20,685 -6.7% | $1,472,000 -6.9% |
| 2022 | $22,179 +75.3% | $1,581,000 +83.9% |
| 2021 | $12,652 +4.5% | $859,581 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,103 +14% | $850,768 +15.3% |
| 2019 | $10,617 +3.7% | $738,009 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,240 +1.7% | $723,539 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,069 +0.4% | $709,353 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,028 +12.2% | $695,445 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,936 | $685,000 +13.2% |
| 2014 | $8,936 | $605,000 +18.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $510,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $510,000 +376.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $107,091 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $106,291 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $106,545 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,457 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $102,410 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,403 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $98,436 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $96,507 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $94,739 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $92,882 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $91,062 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.8 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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