# 1012 Contra Costa Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/3ba single family, $999,000 ($417/sqft), built 1951, 2,396 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $5,342/mo. Listed 3 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $999,000 |
| Price/sqft | $417 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full |
| Square Feet | 2,396 |
| Year Built | 1951 |
| Lot Size | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 3 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $5,051 |
| Estimated Insurance | $291 |
| **Total** | **$5,342** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1951
- 0.18 acre lot
- 2 stories
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Fixer-upper with foundation repairs needed. Looking for a contractor or weekend warriors. Conventional financing is ok! Value driven El Cerrito Hills opportunity with significant upside for the right buyer. Located in the desirable hills above El Cerrito, this multi level hillside property offers a flexible layout, great bay views. El Cerrito is known for its relative affordability compared to surrounding Bay Area markets while offering convenient access to Oakland, San Francisco, BART, and Interstate 80. The El Cerrito Hills provide proximity to open space, trails, and outdoor recreation while remaining close to town amenities and regional employment centers. A rare opportunity to acquire a hillside property with bay views and ADU potential.

## Location

- **Address:** 1012 Contra Costa Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
- **County:** Contra Costa
- **Neighborhood:** Arlington Hills
- **Coordinates:** 37.920143, -122.290305
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=37.920143,-122.290305

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Nicholas Liesenfeld
- **Brokerage:** eXp Realty of California Inc.
- **Broker Phone:** (925) 575-7605
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1012-Contra-Costa-Dr_El-Cerrito_CA_94530_M24443-78901?f=listhub&s=BAEORCA&m=41152426&c=propsimple)

## Photos

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**MLS#:** 41152426 | **Updated:** 2026-10-29
**Source:** listhub

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