Backdropped by Golden Gate Bridge and views of the bay, this artfully renovated home merges classic Mid-Century lines with refinished hardwoods to deliver the ultimate livable luxury. Guests are greeted by a formal living room with cozy fireplace and oversized windows. Anchored by a brick fireplace, a voluminous family room spills into an alfresco patio via glass sliders. An ornately tiled kitchen showcases S/S appliances, quartz counters, and tile backsplash, along with a sunny window seat and island. Three tranquil bedrooms are tucked beyond the living area, including a gracious primary with walk-in closet and lavish ensuite bath. Newly reimagined with a lower-level media room, the plushily carpeted area is poised for visiting in-laws. Finished with a detached home-office and 2-car garage, this coveted address is zoned for Madera Elementary, located near Arlington Park/Camp Herms, and offers easy access to Kensington Village, Solano Avenue, and highway 80 for city-bound commutes. Sunday Open 1/26 and 2/2 2-4:30pm.
Sold for $1,805,000
$1,805,000
8741 Don Carol Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
2,392sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$1,756,600 Zestimate®
$755/sqft
$5,953 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,756,600
$1.56M - $1.97M
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Brick fireplaceCozy fireplaceLavish ensuite bathGracious primaryOversized windowsRefinished hardwoodsAlfresco patio
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Listed by:
Mark Choi DRE #01433100 510-381-1116,
The Agency
Bought with:
Alissa Custer, DRE #01703944
District Homes
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41083128
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Workshop
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer, Cabinets
Features
- Dining Area, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Screens, Window Coverings, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,392
- Total interior livable area: 2,392 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Int Access From Garage, Space Per Unit - 2, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Back, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water, Mt Tamalpais
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Golden Gate Bridge,Water
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Premium Lot, Sloped Up, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5053220199
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Earthquake Braced
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
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: $755/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,273,086
- Annual tax amount: $17,681
- Date on market: 1/21/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2025 | Sold | $1,805,000+50.7%$755/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41083128 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2025 | Pending sale | $1,198,000$501/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41083128 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,198,000+16.9%$501/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41083128 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2015 | Sold | $1,025,000+14%$429/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40686632 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2015 | Pending sale | $899,000$376/sqft |
Source: Red Oak Realty #40686632 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2015 | Listed for sale | $899,000+19.9%$376/sqft |
Source: Red Oak Realty #40686632 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2009 | Sold | $750,000$314/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,681 +2.4% | $1,273,086 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,270 +1.9% | $1,248,125 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,950 +1.3% | $1,223,653 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,728 +0.2% | $1,199,660 +2% |
| 2021 | $16,693 +4.5% | $1,176,138 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,967 +1.9% | $1,164,079 +2% |
| 2019 | $15,676 +3.6% | $1,141,255 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,137 +1.6% | $1,118,878 +2% |
| 2017 | $14,892 +3.4% | $1,096,941 +5.4% |
| 2016 | $14,408 +61.7% | $1,040,630 +29.5% |
| 2015 | $8,909 | $803,609 +33.9% |
| 2014 | $8,909 | $600,000 +10.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $544,000 +9% |
| 2012 | -- | $499,000 -27.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $685,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $685,000 +116.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $316,125 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $309,927 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $303,851 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $297,894 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $292,054 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $286,328 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $281,081 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $275,570 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $270,168 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
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- 10/10Madera Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.8 mi
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- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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