1305 Contra Costa Drive
$2,075,000
3
3
2,534
2,534
$819
Sold 11/13/24
Description
In the historic Arlington Estates development in the El Cerrito Hills, this unique and stunning home is the perfect blend of modern sophistication and eclectic charm. It was custom-built in 1939 for Lucile and David Rynin, an esteemed professor of philosophy at U. C. Berkeley. This is the first time ever on the market. It features an impressive Japanese-style garden originally designed in 1954 by renowned landscape architect Nagao Sakurai. This home has a bit of magic and romance at every turn. A...In the historic Arlington Estates development in the El Cerrito Hills, this unique and stunning home is the perfect blend of modern sophistication and eclectic charm. It was custom-built in 1939 for Lucile and David Rynin, an esteemed professor of philosophy at U. C. Berkeley. This is the first time ever on the market. It features an impressive Japanese-style garden originally designed in 1954 by renowned landscape architect Nagao Sakurai. This home has a bit of magic and romance at every turn. A central entryway invites you into the superb redwood paneled living room with its soaring beamed ceilings, majestic brick fireplace, and gorgeous views out to the Bay. Recently Remodeled and refreshed, the home has been extensively updated with a new kitchen and three new baths, many new Marvin windows, and a new dual-level deck for enjoying the outdoors. The renovation work added approximately 605sf of living space within the original footprint of the house. An adjacent vacant lot below the property is included in the sale, an intriguing possibility to build another dwelling, or perhaps a vineyard!
- Listed by Todd Hodson • DRE #00909437 • Red Oak Realty
- Listed by Tania Balazs Jacard • DRE #01469906 • Red Oak Realty
Property Details for 1305 Contra Costa Drive
City
EL CERRITO
Dist Neighborhood SubdivEL CERRITO HILLS
Building TypeDetached
Property Sub TypeDetached
StyleCustom, See Remarks
Garage Spaces2
Garage/ParkingGarage Parking, Off Street Parking
LISTING UPDATED: 11/15/2024 02:00 AM
Property Details for 1305 Contra Costa Drive
Status | Sold |
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MLS # | 41075887 |
Days on Compass | 15 |
Taxes | - |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | RESIDENTIAL / Detached |
Year Built | 1939 |
Lot Size | 0.28 AC / 12,225 SF |
County | Contra Costa County |
Building Information for 1305 Contra Costa Drive
Stories2Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,225 SF
Property Information for 1305 Contra Costa Drive
Property History for 1305 Contra Costa Drive
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1305 Contra Costa Drive
Taxable ValueLand$1,000,000Additions$260,000Total$1,260,000
Tax Record2024$17,701 ($1,475 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,929 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,929 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,225 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1942ZoningR1CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN505-190-003-2
Schools near 1305 Contra Costa Drive
This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | K to 6 | |||
Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Charter - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Madera Elementary School PublicK to 6 | ||
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School Public7 to 8 | ||
El Cerrito Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
John Henry High Charter9 to 12 |
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