Welcome to 909 Elm St, a warm and inviting bungalow located in the heart of El Cerrito. This charming home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates, offering 1,196 sq ft of comfortable living space on a generous 5,000 sq ft lot. Inside, you'll find two spacious bedrooms and a large, well-appointed bathroom. The bright living room is filled with natural light and features a cozy fireplace insert that adds warmth and ambiance. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and flows seamlessly into the dining area, perfect for everyday living or entertaining. Enjoy the enclosed front entry, a peaceful spot to sip morning coffee or unwind in the evening. Out back, the detached garage offers flexible space for secure parking, storage, a workshop, or potential ADU. The backyard, complete with fruit trees, is full of potential for gardening, play and relaxation. Tucked away on a quiet street, yet conveniently close to shops, schools, BART, and major commuter routes. A true walker's paradise. Move-in ready with room to grow. On the market for the first time, don't miss this wonderful opportunity!
Sold for $965,000
$965,000
909 Elm St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2beds
1,196sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$934,800 Zestimate®
$807/sqft
$3,575 Estimated rent
Home value
$934,800
$841,000 - $1.04M
$3,575/mo
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Fruit treesTimeless characterCozy fireplace insertThoughtful updatesWarm and inviting bungalowWell-appointed bathroomAmple cabinetry
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Listed by:
Allison Hsia DRE #02102898 925-323-4570,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Lisa Robesch, DRE #02081605
Red Oak Realty
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41104257
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace Insert
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, In Unit, Common Area
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,196
- Total interior livable area: 1,196 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Garage Faces Rear
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Yard Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5032420126
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composition Shingles, Stucco, Concrete, Wood, Glass
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
- Subdivision: Boulevard Garden
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2025 | Sold | $965,000+13.7%$807/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41104257 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Pending sale | $849,000$710/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41104257 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $849,000$710/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41104257 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2020 | Listing removed | $3,400$3/sqft |
Source: CES Premier Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2020 | Price change | $3,400-2.9%$3/sqft |
Source: CES Premier Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,500$3/sqft |
Source: CES Premier Real Estate Services, Inc Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,990 +2% | $63,786 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,951 +1.4% | $62,537 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,925 +3.5% | $61,312 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,860 +2.5% | $60,111 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,814 +0.6% | $58,933 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,803 +8.4% | $58,329 +5.6% |
| 2019 | $1,663 +9.8% | $55,226 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,514 +1.1% | $54,144 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,498 +1.3% | $53,083 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,479 +0.5% | $52,043 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,472 | $51,262 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,472 | $50,259 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $50,033 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $49,053 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $48,092 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,734 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $47,848 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $46,911 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $45,992 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $45,091 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $44,208 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $43,343 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $42,550 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $41,717 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $40,900 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Fairmont Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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