1305 Contra Costa Drive

El Cerrito, CA 94530

$2,075,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,534 Sq. Ft.
$819 / Sq. Ft.
2,534
Sq. Ft.
$819
per Sq. Ft.

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!
  1. Listed by Todd Hodson • DRE #00909437 • Red Oak Realty
  2. Listed by Tania Balazs Jacard • DRE #01469906 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 1305 Contra Costa Drive

City
EL CERRITO
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
EL CERRITO HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Custom, See Remarks
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Garage Parking, Off Street Parking
LISTING UPDATED: 11/15/2024 02:00 AM

Property Details for 1305 Contra Costa Drive

StatusSold
MLS #41075887
Days on Compass15
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1939
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,225 SF
CountyContra 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

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Heat Pump
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Tankless Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Other
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Pond, Backyard, Front Yard, Landscape Front
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 12225
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12225.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2534
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Front Yard, Side Yard, Back Yard Fence, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Acres: 0.28
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Moeser Ln to Contra Costa Drive
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 505-190-003-2
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1305 Contra Costa Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Todd Hodson, DRE #00909437; Red Oak Realty, Tania Balazs Jacard, DRE #01469906

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