El Cerrito Homes with Single Family Residence Subtype

Welcome to El Cerrito, a charming city nestled in the heart of Contra Costa County, California. Known for its vibrant community spirit and stunning views of the San Francisco Bay, El Cerrito offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. With its rich history, diverse population, and an array of parks and recreational opportunities, it's no wonder that this city has become a sought-after destination for families and professionals alike.

El Cerrito is characterized by its picturesque neighborhoods, where tree-lined streets and well-maintained homes create an inviting atmosphere. Among the most appealing options for homebuyers are the single-family residences that dot the landscape. These homes range from classic mid-century designs to modern masterpieces, providing a variety of choices to suit different tastes and budgets. Many of these properties boast spacious yards, perfect for outdoor gatherings or a peaceful retreat after a long day.

The city's proximity to major transportation corridors, including BART and the I-80 freeway, makes commuting to San Francisco and other Bay Area hotspots a breeze. Residents enjoy easy access to a vibrant array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, as well as top-rated schools and community amenities.

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to settle into a family-friendly neighborhood, El Cerrito's single-family homes offer both comfort and convenience. Discover the charm of this delightful city and find your perfect home in El Cerrito today!

Newest El Cerrito Homes with Single Family Residence Subtype

$1,050,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41150528 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Virtually level-in, this spacious 1960s-era 3-bedroom, 2-bath home emanates Mid-Century Modern style even before you step inside. Recessed lighting and gorgeous random-plank hardwood floors guide you through the large, light-filled living room, past a stately brick fireplace, and into the dining room, where sliding glass doors open onto a private patio retreat complete with an outdoor wood-fired grill. The generous kitchen connects with the dining room for an easy entertaining flow, and features a breakfast bar, quartz countertops, and abundant storage. Black-clad Marvin windows set off the warm wood details throughout the home and help keep the temperature comfortable year-round. Down the hall, you'll find three well-sized bedrooms, including a primary suite with en-suite bath and a cedar-lined walk-in closet, a separate laundry room, and a hall bath with dual sinks and a few preserved 1960s details. Out front, an impressive drought-tolerant garden designed and installed by Farallon Gardens five years ago has been meticulously maintained ever since and will stop you in your tracks. The care and love poured into this home are evident at every turn. To top it off, the location can't be beat: just under half a mile to Del Norte BART, a short stint farther to Los Moles Beer Garden, and close to the Canyon Trails tennis courts and the Skyline National Trail in Wildcat Canyon. Restaurants, transit, and outdoor adventure, all in equal measure.

6735 Kenilworth Ave, El Cerrito

$899,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41150515 MLS ⋅ Active Status

It's rare to find a home that truly checks every box, and 811 Lexington Avenue does. Just blocks from El Cerrito Plaza BART and easy public transit, this single level home puts you within a short stroll of El Cerrito Natural Grocery, The Annex, Banter, the Cerrito Theater, El Cerrito Plaza, and so much more. Morning coffee, a quick grocery run, dinner and a movie: it's all right around the corner. From the street, you'd never guess how much space waits inside. The sellers reimagined the kitchen with a thoughtful, design forward eye, and the open concept layout flows effortlessly from kitchen to dining to living, creating a true entertaining space for everyday living and hosting alike. Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an abundance of cabinetry give you room to really cook and host, while the generous center island works as a prep station, a gathering spot for friends and family, or a quiet place to catch up on work. The home offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a bedroom designed as a home office or kids' zone. At the heart of the home, a family room brings everything together for game night, Sunday football, or cheering on the Valkyries. Tucked away at the back of the home, the primary suite is a true retreat with ample privacy, featuring an oversized walk in closet and a beautiful en suite bath. Everything lives on one level, with just a single step at the entry and direct access from the garage. A laundry room right off the kitchen doubles as a mudroom from the backyard, so you can drop everything, close the door, and keep the rest of the home tidy. Thoughtful, practical design shows up in every corner. And the backyard? It's a dream. Flat, spacious, and fully fenced for privacy, it's ready for kicking a ball, soaking up the sun, weekend barbecues, or giving your favorite pup room to roam. Did we mention the outdoor sauna and shower? Your own private wellness escape, just steps from the back door. Beneath the home, the sellers have already done the heavy lifting with a French drain, sewer lateral compliance, seismic upgrades, and more, plus generous storage underneath for bikes, gear, and everything in between. The work is done, so all that's left for you is to move in and enjoy. Walkable, thoughtfully updated, move in ready, and loved by sellers who cared for every detail, this is the one you've been waiting for.

811 Lexington Ave, El Cerrito

$997,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41150495 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to 7201 Gladys Avenue This warm and welcoming home boasts 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 1530 square feet set on a 4500 square foot lot. Bathed in natural light, every room feels bright and open. Three of the spacious bedrooms have large closets with abundant storage space. The primary suite features a private bathroom and a large walk-in closet. The Kitchen, with ample cabinet space and a new range and range hood, is adjacent to the sunny and generously-proportioned Living and Dining Rooms in an open floor plan that invites everyone to gather for food and fun! This home has been freshly painted inside and out with beautifully refinished floors and is truly move-in ready. The backyard is private and quiet with mature shrubs and plants, that create a relaxing, peaceful space to enjoy your morning coffee, outdoor dining or evenings under the stars. Don't miss the large detached garage with built-in storage shelving. Location is everything and this centrally located home makes living easy with incredible access to all El Cerrito has to offer. Castro Park and Korematsu Middle School are steps away and hiking trailheads to Hillside Natural Area are up the block. Drive a few minutes to BART, Transbay bus to SF and public transportation, as well as many local shops, supermarkets, cafes and restaurants. Special properties like this home in the charming city of El Cerrito do not come around often. Come take a look - fall in love! * Square footage not verified or guaranteed by the Seller or Listing Agent. Buyers encouraged to verify the square footage of building and lot size and conduct and rely solely on their own investigations. Neither the Seller nor Listing Agent has investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information. OPEN HOUSES: Thursday October 8, 10am - 12 noon and Sunday October 11, 2 - 4 pm

7201 Gladys Avenue, El Cerrito

$699,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41150328 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Open Sat. 10/10/26 & Sun. 10/11/26 both 2pm - 4pm. Bring your vision & unlock the potential! Located in El Cerrito just one block from Moeser Lane, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 1,403 sq. ft. of living space on a 4,420 sq. ft. lot. The convenient location provides easy access to shopping, public transportation, & everyday amenities, adding to the appeal for both homeowners & investors. This is an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to update & make a home their own, or investors seeking a value-add project. The home features a spacious living room with large windows, lots of natural light & a brick fireplace. A dining area, breakfast counter, electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, & separate laundry room off the kitchen. Central heat. A bedroom and bathroom were added to the home years ago, providing additional living space & flexibility. The detached 2-car garage features a roll-up door & is complemented by a long driveway, which can be used to park a boat or RV. The landscaped front yard provides curb appeal while keeping maintenance manageable. The compact backyard offers a cozy, easy-to-maintain outdoor space that can be enjoyed as-is or customized to suit your needs. This property is ready for renovation & offers plenty of opportunity to bring today's style & finishes to the existing floor plan. Whether you're looking to create your own personalized home or take on a project with potential, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Bring your ideas, & imagination & see what you can create!

1005 Richmond St, El Cerrito

$710,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41150148 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Meet the little house that feels like a cabin and does big things on the best street in El Cerrito. Step into this calming one-bedroom where you are in the center of it all and yet feel like you are in the woods. With 700+ square feet, this home has room to spread your wings while still feeling manageable. This home has everything: the entry features a large coat closet and a built-in storage-bench to rest while you remove your shoes and shed your cares. The large, wood-trimmed living room is perfect for movie nights, gathering with loved ones, or quietly reading a book. The eat-in kitchen opens to the living room as well as to a large private rear deck where you can enjoy your morning coffee, backyard BBQs or entertain family and friends. The bonus room off the kitchen is a nice flexible space that can be used as a home office, craft studio, or "I'll figure it out later" room. One ample bedroom to lay your head after a long day and one bathroom! With an apple tree, a lemon tree, and the best fig tree ever, the large tiered front yard offers space for gardening, lounging, or chatting with neighbors. Additional features include a long multi-car driveway, an electric car charger, a detached garage, and a separate laundry room. Located one half mile from BART, San Francisco, Berkeley, and more are a train ride away. Schools, shops, cafes, and restaurants are all close enough to ditch the car. Perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, commuters who want a home base near public transportation, or for someone who wants a pied-a-terre. Open Sunday 10/11 2-4p.

623 Clayton Ave, El Cerrito

$975,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41149848 MLS ⋅ Active Status

This 1941 updated bungalow delivers a spacious two-bedroom main house, a fantastic permitted 2023 ADU, and flexibility that keeps on giving. Solid construction details include graceful archways, random-plank wood floors in the living room, and touches of mosaic artistry from the former owner. The main house has two bedrooms and one bath. A generous formal dining room opens to the yard and a spacious kitchen suited to everyday cooking or entertaining. A park-like backyard, ample patio and deck space, and direct outdoor access from all three bedrooms (house and ADU) make indoor-outdoor living easy. One can easily imagine a large gathering or garden party in the surrounding yard. Exceptional stewardship over the years has resulted in thoughtful modern updates. The home has had major improvements, including foundation strengthening and piers, and updated electrical. The timeless kitchen was updated with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and new tile flooring. Refinished floors and a newly painted interior keep the house feeling fresh and inviting. The 2023-built cottage-style ADU presents in brand-new condition. It includes a full kitchen, full bath, and the ability to curtain off a separate bedroom. Its modern construction includes a mini-split heat pump for energy-efficient heating and air-conditioning, making it an especially flexible space for rental income, visiting guests, or multigenerational living. The property also offers abundant off-street parking, with a long driveway and a substantial concrete pad on both sides of the house that provides additional patio space to entertain. This space could also accommodate additional storage sheds without intrusion into the beautiful backyard. The flexibility of a permitted ADU is like Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree.” It can change and grow with its owners. It can make first-time homeownership more affordable, because rental income from the ADU can help with the mortgage payments. That fresh start can grow into a dream space for the future. Imagine taking back the space as your own studio or home office. Or welcome visiting friends without putting them under your roof. Parents or grandparents can have their own nearby household. It can then give adult children a safety net or a place to launch. It can even be a comfortable home for an on-site caregiver. Conveniently located near El Cerrito Plaza, BART, shopping, and dining.

930 Richmond St, El Cerrito

$724,999

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41149826 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to 1410 Lawrence Street. Built in 1954, this sweet, 3-bedroom, 1-bath El Cerrito home is ready for its new owner. The living room features a fireplace and a slider for side access to the cozy backyard. The dining room is conveniently located just off the large, updated kitchen, which features a huge wood-topped breakfast bar. Three bedrooms and an updated bathroom round out this cozy home, and beautifully refinished hardwood floors tie it all together. This 846 sq ft home sits on a 2,500 sq ft lot.* Located across from Fred T. Korematsu Middle School and close to public transportation, this is an ideal central location in El Cerrito. *Per public record.

1410 Lawrence St, El Cerrito

$748,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41149547 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Experience California Coastal Cottage charm in El Cerrito! This sun-filled, two-bedroom, one-bath home offers easy level-in living (after two porch steps). Updated windows keep the home cozy, while plantation shutters in the living room and kitchen provide privacy. Key features include: - Kitchen & Bath: Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, an inside laundry porch, and a spacious bathroom featuring a skylight. - Bedrooms: Large bedrooms with ample closet space; the primary bedroom has a French door leading out to a covered patio deck. - Outdoor Space: A gently terraced backyard perfect for a dream garden, surrounded by mature trees including blooming magnolia, orange, loquat, persimmon, and lemon. - Potential: An original detached garage ready for your creative updates or potential ADU. - Location: Conveniently located just down the road from Canyon Trail Park, and only 0.6 miles from the Del Norte BART station and bus lines. Whether you are starting out on your homeownership journey or downsizing, this property offers plenty of ways to enjoy comfortable living.

6449 CONLON AVE, El Cerrito

$1,698,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41149231 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Gorgeous updated home surrounded by an incredible private garden designed for Modern Bay Area Living. El Cerrito is one of the East Bay Hills’ best-kept secrets. Location! The Kensington/Berkeley border! An incredible value—offering timeless architecture, nature, community, and easy access to Kensington, Berkeley, BART, regional parks, San Francisco, and Marin. Here, buyers can often find something increasingly rare near San Francisco and Berkeley: more land, more living space, and a true connection to nature, all while staying close to the city. A strong sense of community and enduring neighborhood connections add to the appeal. Set on 10,000+/- square feet, this 2,755+/--square-foot home offers the space and flexibility so many Bay Area buyers are seeking today. Five bedrooms provide exceptional versatility for family, guests, home offices, creative pursuits, fitness, and the evolving needs of a hybrid lifestyle. Natural light fills the gracious formal and casual living spaces. At the heart of the home, a beautifully designed chef’s kitchen with Pro-line appliances, custom wood cabinetry, and hand-selected stone countertops opens to the living and dining areas and flows directly to the garden. Traditional architectural character adds warmth, craftsmanship, and texture—qualities often missing from new construction. The professionally landscaped garden has been featured in numerous publications and is an extraordinary extension of the home. Mature specimen trees, established plantings, expansive lawn for play, and multiple outdoor gathering spaces create an inviting setting for everyday life. Enjoy morning coffee with a laptop, family afternoons outdoors, dinners beneath the pergola, or evenings with friends. More than a backyard, the garden has been an integral part of this home and the life lived here. It has welcomed music, dinners, charitable events, private Cal gatherings, celebrations, and groups of up to 200 guests—a rare setting that can feel intimate for everyday living yet expansive when entertaining. Zoned for Madera Elementary School, currently rated 10/10 by Great Schools, w/strong academic performance and programs including Gifted & Talented education and support for students with IEPs. Test scores rival Kensington Hilltop and Berkeley Elementary schools. El Cerrito Hills offers a rare balance of privacy, nature, neighborhood, and connectivity.

1140 Arlington Blvd., El Cerrito

$899,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41149102 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Looking for a sweet El Cerrito home with mid-century character? 7408 Park Vista delivers. Built in 1954 and lovingly updated, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home welcomes you with refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout, a bright updated kitchen featuring new appliances, and updated baths! Both baths have been tastefully remodeled, and every room feels warm, comfortable, and ready for everyday living. Step outside to a generous yard with room to dream: garden beds, play space, or your own private oasis. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home offers calm, charm, and convenience in one of El Cerrito’s most inviting pockets. BT Thursday 9/24 from 9:30-12 Sunday Open House 9/27 from 2-4

7408 Park Vista, El Cerrito

$1,398,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41148815 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Architectural character, magical setting, SF Bay and Golden Gate bridge views, A+ floorplan... This generously proportioned home radiates mid-century sensibility, beautifully expressed through its proportion, warmth, and individuality. Set on a tranquil street in the El Cerrito hills, it's a home organized around creature comforts, privacy and the rituals of gathering. Rare, coveted floorplan delivers 5 generous bedrooms and an expansive family room with sliders to rear deck and yard. Custom kitchen has a commercial grade stovetop and artisan cabinetry. Spacious living and dining spaces are designed to take full advantage of the shimmering views. This is a home where friends and neighbors will convene — a particularly adaptable center of gravity that shifts seamlessly from everyday retreat to lively social setting. Rather than prescribing a single lifestyle, it presents a sequence of interior and exterior spaces with enough dimension and distinction to support an array of activities and family configurations. Upper and lower decks create effortless indoor-outdoor flow and highlight the broad Bay views. Flat backyard provides space for play, gardening and entertaining. The gentle hills of El Cerrito are wrapped in Northern California beauty. The balance of residential calm and easy access to the broader Bay Area, combined with numerous nearby parks and endless hiking trails, contribute to a neighborhood scale that rewards both wandering and return. Minutes from home, a cornucopia of urban amenities includes world-class golf and restaurants, two BART stations, award-winning schools and performance venues, and 24/7 bird-watching. Highly rated Madera Elementary is nearby.

1009 Havens Pl, El Cerrito

$1,299,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41148773 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Perched in the El Cerrito Hills on a quiet, peaceful street, this light-filled home offers sweeping views, beautiful outdoor spaces, owned solar, and incredible flexibility for a variety of lifestyles. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, the setting feels wonderfully private and serene, while still offering convenient access to everything El Cerrito has to offer. The main level features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a galley kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and expansive windows that showcase the surrounding views. Step onto the deck off the primary bedroom and take in the breathtaking outlook with your morning coffee. Downstairs, a spacious and completely renovated one-bedroom, one-bath living space offers a fresh, modern aesthetic, including a beautifully remodeled kitchen. With its own private exterior entrance, the lower level can function independently from the main home. At approximately 1,300 square feet*, there is plenty of room and flexibility for additional bedrooms, bathrooms, a home office, gym, or other uses. An interior staircase connects the two levels and can be locked, allowing the spaces to function together or separately. Outside, the beautiful backyard offers multiple areas for relaxing, entertaining, gardening, and enjoying the peaceful natural setting. Mature plum, pear, apple, persimmon, and kiwi trees add to the garden-like atmosphere, while a tranquil creek running through the backyard creates an unexpected sense of serenity. Live as one expansive single-family residence or enjoy the flexibility of two separate living spaces. Create a comfortable multi-generational arrangement, live on one level while renting the other, or utilize the property as an income-producing rental. With so many possibilities, this versatile floor plan offers the rare ability to evolve along with your needs. *Square footage not guaranteed.

885 Shevlin Dr, El Cerrito

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