2500 Alva Ave

El Cerrito, CA 94530

$1,655,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,500 Sq. Ft.
$662 / Sq. Ft.
2,500
Sq. Ft.
$662
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 12/16/20
Sold 12/16/20

Description

Welcome to 2500 Alva, a strikingly gracious level-in 3+bd/2.5ba home with water views, and surrounded by luscious mature landscaping. Meticulously maintained & sun-washed w/abundant natural light, a comfortable floor plan connects handsome formal living and dining rooms to delightfully generous open-plan gathering spaces. A large remodeled eat-in kitchen w/prep island & brkfst bar opens onto a great room enhanced by built-ins & fireplace. Here, significant floor to ceiling windows + glass doors allow...Welcome to 2500 Alva, a strikingly gracious level-in 3+bd/2.5ba home with water views, and surrounded by luscious mature landscaping. Meticulously maintained & sun-washed w/abundant natural light, a comfortable floor plan connects handsome formal living and dining rooms to delightfully generous open-plan gathering spaces. A large remodeled eat-in kitchen w/prep island & brkfst bar opens onto a great room enhanced by built-ins & fireplace. Here, significant floor to ceiling windows + glass doors allow stunning indoor/out door flow to an expansive private patio perfect for entertaining & alfresco dining. Ample sleeping quarters, including a primary suite w/private ba, are quietly located along a newly carpeted hallway at the end of which you'll find a guest bath shared by two bedrooms. Finally, a substantial basement provides a myriad of uses: a dark room, workshop, possible (investigate w/City of EC) in-law unit? Verify w/WCCSD that property falls within Madera School district.
  1. Listed by Sara Garabedian • DRE #00931842 • RED OAK REALTY
  2. Listed by THOMAS GARABEDIAN CONE • DRE #02034258 • RED OAK REALTY

Property Details for 2500 Alva Avenue

City
EL CERRITO
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
MIRAVISTA HIGHLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Garage Parking, Int Access From Garage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Facing Side
View
Bay, City Lights, Delta, Partial, Other, Water
LISTING UPDATED: 12/16/2020 10:51 PM

Property Details for 2500 Alva Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #40930745
Days on Compass7
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1949
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,236 SF
CountyContra Costa County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of RED OAK REALTY, Sara Garabedian, DRE #00931842; RED OAK REALTY, THOMAS GARABEDIAN CONE, DRE #02034258

Sold By COMPASS, Jackie Care, DRE #01350486

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Building Information for 2500 Alva Avenue

Stories1Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,236 SF

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Principal and Interest

$8,066

Property Taxes

$2,051

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Property Information for 2500 Alva Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Floors, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Full, Laundry Room, Basement - Unfinished, Storage, Workshop
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Storage, Workshop, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Sump Pump, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Insulation - Other, Thermostat
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Leased, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Builder/Architect: Past Ownr/Bldr
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stone, Wood Siding, Bay Window(s)
  • Foundation: Full Basement
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level, Regular, Area Lighting, Auto Sprinkler F&R, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Front
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 11236
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11236.0
  • Model: Stately & Solid!
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2500
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 2.5 Baths, 3 Bedrooms, Master Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Back Yard Fence, Garden, Landscape Front, Porch, Porch Steps, Storage Area, Wood Fencing
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Acres: 0.26
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Directions to Property: Cutting to Alva
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 500-440-010-6
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 2500 Alva Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2020

Sold

EBRD #40930745

$1,655,000—
Dec 16, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40930745

$1,655,000—
Dec 15, 2020

Sold

CLAW #40930745BR

$1,655,000—
Dec 14, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685432261

$1,655,000—
Dec 9, 2020

Pending

EBRD #40930745

—
Dec 9, 2020

Pending

MLSListings #EB40930745

—
Dec 8, 2020

Pending

CLAW #40930745BR

—
Dec 2, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40930745

$1,295,000—
Dec 2, 2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40930745

$1,295,000—
Dec 1, 2020

Listed (Active)

CLAW #40930745BR

$1,295,000—
Aug 30, 1996

Sold

EBRD #26636340

$390,000—
Aug 9, 1996

Pending

EBRD #26636340

—
Feb 21, 1996

Listed (Active)

EBRD #26636340

$465,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2020

Sold

EBRD #40930745

$1,655,000
12/16/2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40930745

$1,655,000
12/15/2020

Sold

CLAW #40930745BR

$1,655,000
12/14/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685432261

$1,655,000
12/09/2020

Pending

EBRD #40930745

—
12/09/2020

Pending

MLSListings #EB40930745

—
12/08/2020

Pending

CLAW #40930745BR

—
12/02/2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40930745

$1,295,000
12/02/2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40930745

$1,295,000
12/01/2020

Listed (Active)

CLAW #40930745BR

$1,295,000
08/30/1996

Sold

EBRD #26636340

$390,000
08/09/1996

Pending

EBRD #26636340

—
02/21/1996

Listed (Active)

EBRD #26636340

$465,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2500 Alva Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,082,432Additions$708,992Total$1,791,424
Tax Record2025$24,611 ($2,051 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,500 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,500 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,236 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated1980ZoningR1CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN500-440-010-6

Schools near 2500 Alva Avenue

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Madera Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Public - K 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

Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
PublicK 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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