Take me to the hills of El Cerrito!!!! Unlock the possibilities and the potential with this expansive 2500+ sq. ft. home, currently with two plus bedrooms and 2 baths, perched on a huge 10,250 sq. ft. lot that captures stunning and breathtaking views. This property is a dream for those with a vision: a fixer-upper brimming with character, space, and opportunity. With spacious interiors, formal dining room, large primary suite, a fireplace, hardwood floors and Bay views, this home is ready to be transformed into your masterpiece. The detached garage is perfect for a future ADU (subject to City approval of course!) This home also has an amazing amount of storage areas. As the saying goes, real estate is all about location, location, location and this home is fantastically located with easy access to nearby parks, Interstate 80/580 and BART! With the size of this lot there is a possible redevelopment opportunity, check with the city!
Sold for $989,000
Tax assessed value
$989,000
868 Galvin Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2beds
2,564sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$1,307,500 Zestimate®
$386/sqft
$5,530 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,307,500
$1.14M - $1.50M
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Spacious interiorsBrimming with characterFormal dining roomHardwood floorsLarge primary suiteBay views
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Listed by:
Tom Coble DRE #01895472 510-915-1615,
Winkler Real Estate Group,
Daniel Winkler DRE #01090765 510-421-4528,
Winkler Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Dustin Schumacher, DRE #01716288
Sean Proctor Real Estate
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41077750
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Formal Dining Room, Unfinished Room, Workshop
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Stone, Gas Range/Cooktop
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,564
- Total interior livable area: 2,564 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Exterior features: Terraced Back
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 5033020131
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Solar Unknown
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $386/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $989,000
- Annual tax amount: $17,066
- Date on market: 10/30/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2024 | Sold | $989,000+23.8%$386/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41077750 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2024 | Pending sale | $799,000$312/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41077750 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $799,000+255.1%$312/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41077750 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,495$2/sqft |
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| 6/24/1996 | Sold | $225,000$88/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,066 +76.8% | $989,000 +57.7% |
| 2024 | $9,652 +2% | $627,219 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,459 +2.8% | $614,921 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,204 +0.6% | $602,865 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,151 +4.5% | $591,045 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,758 +2% | $584,986 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,582 +3.7% | $573,517 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,278 +1.7% | $562,273 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,141 +0.5% | $551,249 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,102 +4% | $540,441 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,790 | $532,324 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,790 | $521,897 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $519,539 +4.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $495,676 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $485,958 +6.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $456,521 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $457,607 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $448,635 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $439,839 +53.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $287,294 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $281,661 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $276,139 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $271,079 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $265,765 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $260,555 |
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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: 0.6 mi
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- 94530
- 868 Galvin Dr
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