El Cerrito Homes for Sale

Welcome to El Cerrito, a vibrant city nestled in Contra Costa County, California. Known for its beautiful hillside views and diverse community, El Cerrito offers a perfect blend of urban conveniences and natural beauty.

If you are looking for homes for sale in El Cerrito, you are in for a treat. The real estate market here boasts a variety of options, from cozy bungalows to modern townhouses and spacious family homes. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a growing family, or someone looking to downsize, El Cerrito has something for everyone.

Imagine waking up to the stunning views of the San Francisco Bay or enjoying a leisurely stroll in one of the many parks that dot the city. With top-rated schools, convenient access to public transportation, and a thriving arts and culture scene, El Cerrito is a place that truly has it all.

So, if you are ready to make El Cerrito your home, explore the available homes for sale and start your journey to finding your perfect piece of paradise in this charming city.

Newest El Cerrito Homes for Sale

$899,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82055553 MLS

7418 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Mariaelena Diaz from eXp Realty of California Inc. 510-376-3634

$1,188,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82054475 MLS

Location, location, location! 1659 sq ft main home plus 680 sq ft ADU, a total of 2339 sq ft of living space. This beautifully remodeled home is filled with natural light and offers breathtaking views throughout. The main house features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, while the fully permitted ADU includes 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, air conditioning, and a private no-step entrance, perfect for potential rental income or multigenerational living. Enjoy a brand-new kitchen with custom cabinets and quartz countertops, newly renovated bathrooms, a new roof, and all new appliances. With two upgraded electrical panels, an open and inviting floor plan, and a 2-car garage, this home combines modern comfort with practicality. The ample, low-maintenance backyard features a relaxing hot tub, creating the perfect space for entertaining or unwinding at the end of the day. Open Sat-Sun 7/25, 7/26

7433 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Leili Mortazavi from Bay Area Real Estate Services. 916-586-5160

$849,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41142479 MLS

Welcome to 1329 Everett, a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom 1920's bungalow in one of El Cerrito's most centrally located neighborhoods. Zoned for Madera Elementary and steps to Korematsu, this home boasts a spacious, flexible layout that can easily accommodate a 4th bedroom or bonus room, new hardwood floors, solar, and updates throughout. Proximity is paramount, with Hillside Natural Area, Cerrito Vista, and Castro Park just minutes away. Inside, you'll enjoy meaningful, modern updates and amenities that complement the home's traditional sensibilities. As you enter the living room, curated lighting and refined finishes greet you, instantly creating a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. The dedicated formal dining room is perfectly situated for entertaining. Just beyond sits the heart of the home, an updated kitchen featuring premium stainless steel appliances and an effortless layout. Rounding out the main floor are two equally spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find a room with vaulted ceilings and windows overlooking the garden, easily serving as a bonus room or secondary retreat. The lower level features a primary ensuite with a full bathroom and access to the intimate and tranquil backyard. Enjoy year-round meals outdoors under the covered pergola amongst the freshly landscaped gardens. A two-car driveway offers ample parking and storage. Elegant, inviting, and located just minutes from countless amenities, two BART stations, and the El Cerrito Plaza.

1329 Everett St, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Alissa Custer from District Homes. 510-460-5105

$1,090,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41140672 MLS

401 Colusa Ave is on an expansive corner lot, offering timeless charm and exceptional livability. The upper-level bedroom enjoys beautiful peekaboo Bay views, while the inviting outdoor spaces—including a serene patio and private backyard—provide an ideal retreat for entertaining or unwinding. Located just moments from FatApple's, neighborhood cafés, shops, locally loved public schools and everyday conveniences, this home perfectly blends privacy, comfort, and an unbeatable location. A rare opportunity to own a truly special property.

401 Colusa Ave, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Zhe Wang Birchett from Compass. 415-994-1398

$1,449,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41141675 MLS

Completely level-in with incredible views! 955 Galvin is a meticulously designed and lovingly updated 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,810 sq ft completely level-in, mid century modern home with a panoramic view of the bay. A showstopping entry welcomes you to sun-drenched living spaces, with brand new hardwood floors throughout. You can’t help but be drawn directly out the back doors to take in the view. 3 sizable bedrooms, an office, and 2 full bathrooms on the main with an entire second floor of flexible living space, complete with its own kitchen, family room, and separate entry, perfect for entertaining, multigenerational living, or a rentable ADU! Gather in the modern open-concept living space with updated kitchen seamlessly connected to the dining area, family room, and living room - all anchored by a thoughtfully preserved fireplace and a wall of windows, highlighting this architectural love letter to minimal design. The main floor also features an updated ensuite primary, two spacious bay-view bedrooms, and a stylishly updated bathroom. Downstairs, the second floor offers a generous living room and additional kitchen, two full bathrooms, an enormous bedroom, and stunning exposed beam ceiling family room. All of this is accessed inside or with a separate entry, but the same bay views! Meander to the 7,700 sq ft lot to satisfy your inner gardener with garden spaces for more entertaining spaces, veggie beds, and mature citrus trees. Attached two-car garage and Zoned Kensington Hilltop Elementary. Steps to Cerrito Vista Park, EC Pool & Community Center, and the shops on Stockton Ave.

955 Galvin Dr, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Alissa Custer from District Homes. 510-460-5105

$899,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41141667 MLS

Perched high in the El Cerrito Hills, this exceptional 4-bedroom, 2-1/2 bathroom home has plenty of space for everyone! When you enter the living room, the fireplace is the focal point of the room, until you notice the beautiful views from this room and the adjacent dining room. The spacious and open kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, provides a seamless flow into the dining room, making serving meals a breeze. From the kitchen, you can look over the sizable family room, which boasts a wet bar, half bath, slider to the backyard, views, and more than enough room for additional seating, dining, or recreation. The main level features two bedrooms, one with a slider to the backyard, plus a full bath. The upper floor includes a third bedroom, plus a generously-sized primary suite with broad views, spacious closets, and an en-suite bath. At the lower level, there is a bonus room* with a door leading into the garage, where you will find laundry hookups. The terraced front yard offers space for planting, and the backyard features a patio and plenty of space to create your own dream garden. Built in 1948, with a later addition, it boasts 2,279 sq ft** on a 5,358 sq. ft lot. **sq ft is from a measured floor plan and differs from public record. Buyer to investigate.

2328 Carquinez Ave, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Maya Arechiga from Red Oak Realty. 510-701-3991

$1,448,800

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41141329 MLS

Elevated above the Bay in Arlington Hills & Berkeley Country neighborhood, just moments from the Kensington border and served by the highly regarded Kensington Hilltop Elementary School District, this beautifully updated residence offers approximately 2,716± square feet of refined living space with four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island and Mt. Tamalpais. On clear days, these iconic water views provide an extraordinary backdrop to everyday living. Expansive windows fill the home with natural light while framing ever-changing views from many of the principal living spaces, creating a seamless connection between the indoors and the surrounding water views & landscape. Designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the spacious floor plan offers generous gathering spaces, timeless finishes, and an inviting sense of warmth throughout. At the heart of the home, the beautifully remodeled kitchen features abundant cabinetry, generous workspace, and effortless flow to the dining and living areas. The impressive primary suite is a true private retreat, complete with panoramic outlooks, a spacious sitting area, a newly installed ductless mini-split climate system, and a luxurious spa-inspired bathroom featuring a custom walk-in shower, designed for everyday relaxation. Outside, beautifully landscaped terraced gardens unfold beneath a canopy of mature trees, where winding pathways, multiple decks, and inviting outdoor living spaces create a peaceful hillside retreat. Whether enjoying morning coffee, entertaining at sunset, or watching the city lights shimmer across the Bay, the grounds offer a rare sense of privacy and tranquility while remaining close to everything the East Bay has to offer. Beautifully updated and meticulously maintained, this move-in-ready residence features a newer roof, new sewer lateral, quality modern improvements, and exceptional pride of ownership throughout. Offering a rare combination of size, views, location, and modern updates—with no HOA—this exceptional home is just minutes from Kensington Village, Solano Avenue, Wildcat Canyon, Tilden Regional Park, UC Berkeley, BART, and an easy commute to San Francisco. Excellent value for a Kensington school district. Largest living and primary bedroom spaces you can find in the area. All bedrooms are over-sized. This family home has been lovingly owned for 32 years.

846 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Linda B Blair from ResCom Real Estate. 925-212-2050

$2,249,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41140884 MLS

Spectacular panoramic views of SF Bay and beyond from almost every room. 3rd floor is a large recreation/family room with views to die for, with fully enclosed sitting room attached for enjoying the view. Original owner has maintained and updated the home extremely well. Stunning views from living room, each bedroom and the large rec room on the top floor. There is a potential in-law suite on lower floor with a full kitchen and half-bath downstairs. Main (2nd floor) kitchen has been updated and features a large island. 2nd floor also features a large formal dining room as well as a breakfast nook. 2nd floor hall bath is equiped with a walk-in Safe-Step jetted tub. Primary bedroom/bathroom is also on the 2nd floor and features a large walk through closet, sauna and, of course, a panoramic view. This property is also equiped with an electric car charger and a 5000 volt generator for backup power. All this just a short drive from the city and also close to shops, dining, transportation and more. Most of the custom made furniture on the property can be included in the sale, if desired.

716 Gelston Pl, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Joe Reichert from Keller Williams Realty. 925-323-5051

$1,388,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41140840 MLS

6606 Hagen Blvd is a 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home in the El Cerrito Hills with over 2,530 square feet of living space. The lower level includes an in-law suite with a separate entrance; buyer to verify permitted uses. The kitchen is open to the main living area, with stainless steel appliances, a peninsula with seating, and a custom range hood. The primary bathroom has been updated with a double vanity and walk-in shower. Outside, a large deck and private backyard offer Bay views across approximately 6,955 square feet of lot space. Additional features include a dedicated laundry room and an attached two-car garage. The home is close to BART, shopping, dining, parks, schools, and major commuter routes.

6606 Hagen Blvd, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Westin Means from eXp Realty of California. 510-735-5685

$799,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41140659 MLS

Step into a 1920s bungalow tucked inside one of El Cerrito's most beloved historic pockets, just a few blocks' wander from Tassajara Park. For generations, this corner of town has drawn artists, avid gardeners, academics, and makers; that creative spark is something you feel the moment you arrive. Two sunny bedrooms gaze out over a wraparound garden where lawn, flowers, and mature plantings have settled into their peaceful surroundings. Inside, the home practically hums with light: fresh paint, refinished hardwood floors, new fixtures overhead, and a color palette that feels playful and inspired. The kitchen and bath have been given a loving refresh, dressed in beautiful Heath and Zia tile, with updated countertops, and brand-new appliances ready for their first home-cooked meal. And the work you can't see is already handled: a fully permitted electrical rewire, a 200-amp panel, and seismic upgrades - so the romance of an older house comes without the worry. Out back, professionally designed landscaping and a lush new lawn give you room to entertain or sink your hands into the soil. The detached garage and a lower-level basement wait quietly in the wings, ready for projects, storage, and hobbies. This is a rare chance to put down roots in one of El Cerrito's most storied neighborhoods - and to write the next chapter of a house that's been home to makers.

5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Rachel Melby from Red Oak Realty. 415-939-4114

$799,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41140484 MLS

****************************************************************A charming 2-bedroom home with a separate office room, 2 baths, and a 2 Car Garage. There are gleaming hardwood floors and an updated Kitchen. This home is ready to enjoy. And, WOW! The Home is located very close to the BART Station and Safeway at the El Cerrito Shopping Center. **************************************************************** Open House Sat 1-4 and Sunday 1-4

6505 Blake St, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Jerry Reynolds from REALTY EXPERTS. 510-456-5926

$2,995,000

5 Beds ⋅ 8 Baths ⋅ 41139426 MLS

Perched above the Berkeley Country Club with breathtaking panoramic views of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge, this exceptional newer-construction residence offers the perfect blend of elegance, privacy, and convenience. Built in 2008 and located on a quiet private road, the home features 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 3 half baths across a thoughtfully designed floor plan. The main level is designed for both grand entertaining and everyday living, with expansive open-concept spaces framed by sweeping water and bridge views. A spacious modern eat-in kitchen anchors the home and opens to a large view deck—ideal for al fresco dining and sunset gatherings. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms each enjoy en suite bath access, including a luxurious primary retreat with fireplace. The lower level offers a private in-law or au pair suite with its own entrance, kitchen, laundry room, and full bath, providing exceptional flexibility for guests, extended family, or live-in support. Enjoy a rare combination of tranquility and accessibility, just minutes from BART, AC Transit, and I-80, making commuting throughout the Bay Area effortless.

1452 Club View Dr, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Matthew Heafey from Compass. 510-541-1754

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