Breathtaking Views in El Cerrito! Tucked in the winding hills of El Cerrito, this charming 2,068 square foot* wood-shingled midcentury is a dream home. Boasting 3 bedrooms (with 2 fabulous plus spaces) and 2 1/4 baths. Step inside & immediately you’ll be stunned by panoramic views of the bay. The home is flooded with natural light & invites you into the sunny first floor where you’ll find 2 of the bedrooms & an updated bathroom. The ergonomic kitchen flows easily onto the gorgeous deck, rebuilt in 2021, inspiring outdoor dinners, hosting family & friends, lounging in the sun & watching the sunset over the bay. Downstairs, find the 3rd bedroom & 2nd ample bathroom, as well as two plus spaces (an entertainment space & plus room that owners used as a 4th bedroom). Here you can access the enormous backyard (over 8,800 SF), which offers endless possibilities for landscaping & outdoor activities. In the garage, find a freshly refinished laundry area/mud room & 1/4 bath – an incredibly useful extra space. Beyond its beauty, the sellers did a significant seismic retrofit in 2013 including installation of plywood sheathing & bolting behind the sheetrock in key areas of the home. Further, the home has both a furnace and AC installed 2 years ago. *Square footage from measurement
Sold for $1,575,000
$1,575,000
865 Galvin Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
2,068sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$1,731,600 Zestimate®
$762/sqft
$5,417 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,731,600
$1.59M - $1.90M
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Breathtaking viewsUpdated bathroomGorgeous deckErgonomic kitchenNatural light
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Listed by:
Sarah Ridge DRE #01990459 510-860-3435,
District Homes,
Eleanor Ridge DRE #02217753,
District Homes
Bought with:
Alissa Custer, DRE #01703944
District Homes
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41042774
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, In Garage
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,068
- Total interior livable area: 2,068 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 5033110106
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Shingles
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $762/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,606,500
- Annual tax amount: $21,918
- Date on market: 10/24/2023
- Listing terms: CalHFA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2023 | Sold | $1,575,000+46.5%$762/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41042774 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2023 | Pending sale | $1,075,000$520/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41042774 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000+60.4%$520/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41042774 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2012 | Sold | $670,000+14.5%$324/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40592969 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $585,000+85.7%$283/sqft |
Source: Anita Thede #40592969 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/1994 | Sold | $315,000$152/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,918 -19.5% | $1,606,500 +2% |
| 2024 | $27,212 +138.9% | $1,575,000 +98.6% |
| 2023 | $11,392 +1.5% | $793,008 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,226 +0.4% | $777,460 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,186 +4.5% | $762,216 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,700 +1.9% | $754,402 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,497 +3.6% | $739,610 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,134 +1.6% | $725,109 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,972 +0.3% | $710,892 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,942 -0.4% | $696,954 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,982 +1.5% | $686,486 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,830 | $673,040 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $670,000 +57.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $424,830 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $416,501 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $413,389 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $414,372 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $406,248 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $398,284 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $390,475 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $382,819 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $375,314 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $368,436 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $361,212 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $354,131 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
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- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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