Home | Contra Costa County | El Cerrito | 94530 | 521 Sea View Dr
MLS: ML82062879 | Status: Active | Price: $888,888
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1,661 | 5,700 | 1949 |
Calling all renovators, contractors, and visionaries: this new El Cerrito listing is the fixer-upper opportunity you have been waiting to shape. Offering two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,661 square feet, the home provides a substantial starting point for a thoughtful transformation. Bring your tool belt, your favorite floor plans, and perhaps a little patiencethe potential is the real headline here. Inside, the generous footprint invites fresh finishes, reimagined gathering spaces, and updates tailored to your taste. The existing garage adds practical parking and storage while work is underway. Outside, the lot and open-air areas offer room to consider landscaping, garden beds, a relaxing patio, or an entertaining space that takes better advantage of the setting. Buyers and builders can explore the possibilities and verify any proposed improvements with the appropriate authorities. The location adds everyday appeal. El Cerrito High School is nearby, as are Cerrito Vista Park, Trader Joe's, and Costco Wholesale. The Colusa Avenue and Curry Avenue bus stop provides a convenient transportation option, with broader regional connections also within reach. For a buyer seeking value through renovation, or contractor ready for a rewarding project, this property offers the rare chance.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82062879 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 2 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | Stall Shower, Tile, Full on Ground Floor |
| Dining Room | Eat in Kitchen |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room, Wood Burning |
| Flooring | Unfinished, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood |
| Laundry | In Garage |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Wall Furnace |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Flat |
| Foundation | Other |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | West Contra Costa Unified |
| High School District | West Contra Costa Unified |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | RES |
Ernest Salinas
eXp Realty of California Inc
License #: 01986359
Phone: (415) 608-3040
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito Senior High School | public | 9-12 | 0.27 mi | 7 |
| Harding Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.47 mi | 6 |
| Kensington Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.69 mi | 10 |
| Albany Middle School | public | 6-8 | 0.76 mi | 10 |
| Fairmont Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.81 mi | 6 |
| Albany High School | public | 9-12 | 0.85 mi | 10 |
| MacGregor High (Continuation) School | public | 10-12 | 0.85 mi | N/A |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.21 mi | 9 |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle School | public | 7-8 | 1.22 mi | 5 |
| Cameron School | public | UG | 1.32 mi | N/A |
| Cornell Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.33 mi | 9 |
| Marin Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.39 mi | 8 |
| Madera Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.43 mi | 10 |
| Cragmont Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.57 mi | 9 |
| Ocean View Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.64 mi | 9 |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.97 mi | 9 |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | public | K-5 | 2.05 mi | 9 |
| Kennedy High School | public | 9-12 | 2.33 mi | 2 |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School | public | K-5 | 2.41 mi | 10 |
| Berkeley Adult | public | UG | 2.44 mi | N/A |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 846 Arlington Blvd | $998,000 | 4 | 3/1 | 2,716 | PendingDoNotShow |
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