821 Craft Avenue

El Cerrito, CA 94530

$949,000
Price
3
Beds
1,602 Sq. Ft.
$592 / Sq. Ft.
1,602
Sq. Ft.
$592
per Sq. Ft.

Description

With endless potential, this charming Craftsman-style fixer is perfect for either a savvy investor or creative homeowner. Originally built in 1924, the home sits on an expansive 11,280 sq. ft. lot with breathtaking views of the Bay and surrounding hills. The property offers a fantastic opportunity for remodel, expansion, or possible addition of an ADU. The large lot may also be eligible for subdivision, providing even more possibilities for development. The spacious front and rear yards are a gardener's...With endless potential, this charming Craftsman-style fixer is perfect for either a savvy investor or creative homeowner. Originally built in 1924, the home sits on an expansive 11,280 sq. ft. lot with breathtaking views of the Bay and surrounding hills. The property offers a fantastic opportunity for remodel, expansion, or possible addition of an ADU. The large lot may also be eligible for subdivision, providing even more possibilities for development. The spacious front and rear yards are a gardener's dreamscape including a backyard chicken coop! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, close to parks, hiking trails, Kensington Village shops and restaurants, and the highly acclaimed Kensington Hilltop Elementary School. This property provides the perfect canvas to create your dream home in a beautiful and highly sought-after location.
  1. Listed by Melissa Eizenberg • DRE #01184596 • The Agency

Property Details for 821 Craft Avenue

City
EL CERRITO
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
EL CERRITO HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Custom
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
No Parking on Site
View
Bay, City Lights, Hills
LISTING UPDATED: 03/26/2025 04:27 PM

Property Details for 821 Craft Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #41088125
Days on Compass11
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1924
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,280 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Building Information for 821 Craft Avenue

Stories-Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,280 SF

Property Information for 821 Craft Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Free Standing, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Laundry Room, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Bonus/Plus Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Kitchen, Attic
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Other
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Other
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Sump Pump, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Water Heater Gas, Other, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Other
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Other
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Premium Lot, Front Yard
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 11280
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11280.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1602
  • Stories: Tri-Level
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Back Yard Fence
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Acres: 0.26
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 2096
  • Directions to Property: Arlington to Terrace, right turn on Craft
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 505-303-022-6
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
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 821 Craft Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 821 Craft Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$696,159Additions$185,944Total$882,103
Tax Record2024$12,843 ($1,070 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,595 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,595 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,280 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1944ZoningR1CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN505-303-022-6

Schools near 821 Craft Avenue

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 - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 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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821 Craft Avenue is a single family home for sale in El Cerrito, CA 94530. This property was listed for sale on March 17, 2025 by The Agency, it's currently listed at $949,000. It has been on the market for a total of 11 days and was last sold on May 23, 2008. This listing's school district is West Contra Costa Unified School District. Nearby schools include Kensington Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School and El Cerrito Senior High School. 821 Craft Avenue is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,602 sqft single family home built in 1924.

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Listing Courtesy of The Agency, Melissa Eizenberg, DRE #01184596

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