Beautifully updated and move-in ready mid-century modern home on tree lined street features a new tranquil and elegant palette. New stucco of DryVit integrated color in Benjamin-Moore's Mink with a pop of color in Limon Frescoe on the front door gives a fresh welcoming look to this El Cerrito Hills home. All new updated light fixtures throughout including Diva Lutron devices, new and refinished oak hardwood floors on the upper level, as well as updated kitchen and baths. The remodeled kitchen has a soothing blue glass mosaic back splash and flows easily from the formal though compact dining room with original built-in cabinetry. Three bedrooms and one bath are located on the upper floor and another large bedroom, 2nd updated bath, and large multi-purpose room opening to large backyard is on the lower level. The backyard has many producing fruit trees, raised beds for a home grown bounty, and patio for outdoor enjoyment. Clear Section 1 pest report.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
4,800 sq ftLot Size
$755Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Anne Catheri Bowcutt•DRE #01410345• Anne Catherine Bowcutt Broker
Bought with Sheril Madden•DRE #01228854• Red Oak Realty
Well Maintained 4 bedroom home located in El Cerrito Hills. Views of the Golden Gate Bridge and SF from master bedroom. Bottom floor consists of 1 bedroom/1bath, small living room area and private entrance.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Justin Sison
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1237 Scott St
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40908534
Aug 3, 2020
Sold
$1,050,000
$573/sq ft
Jul 4, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 14, 2020
Listed
$975,000
$532/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,724 (+2.4%)
$883,263 + $276,020
$1,159,283
2024
$15,361 (+1.9%)
$865,945 + $270,608
$1,136,553
2023
$15,080 (+1.3%)
$848,966 + $265,302
$1,114,268
2022
$14,880 (+0.2%)
$832,320 + $260,100
$1,092,420
2021
$14,845 (+719.8%)
$816,000 + $255,000
$1,071,000
2020
$1,811 (+7.0%)
$800,000 + $250,000
$1,050,000
2019
$1,692 (+4.1%)
$28,311 + $44,360
$72,671
2018
$1,626 (+1.2%)
$27,756 + $43,491
$71,247
2017
$1,606 (+1.3%)
$26,679 + $41,803
$68,482
2016
$1,586 (+0.1%)
$26,679 + $41,803
$68,482
2015
$1,584 (+0.4%)
$26,156 + $40,984
$67,140
2014
$1,578 (+2.5%)
$25,260 + $39,579
$64,839
2013
$1,539 (+4.5%)
$25,260 + $39,579
$64,839
2012
$1,473 (+5.6%)
$25,146 + $39,401
$64,547
2011
$1,395 (+4.4%)
$24,653 + $38,629
$63,282
2010
$1,336 (+1.9%)
$24,170 + $37,872
$62,042
2009
$1,311 (+8.2%)
$23,990 + $37,589
$61,579
2008
$1,211
$24,047 + $37,679
$61,726
Tax history for 1237 Scott St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,724 (+2.4%)
$883,263 + $276,020
$1,159,283
2024
$15,361 (+1.9%)
$865,945 + $270,608
$1,136,553
2023
$15,080 (+1.3%)
$848,966 + $265,302
$1,114,268
2022
$14,880 (+0.2%)
$832,320 + $260,100
$1,092,420
2021
$14,845 (+719.8%)
$816,000 + $255,000
$1,071,000
2020
$1,811 (+7.0%)
$800,000 + $250,000
$1,050,000
2019
$1,692 (+4.1%)
$28,311 + $44,360
$72,671
2018
$1,626 (+1.2%)
$27,756 + $43,491
$71,247
2017
$1,606 (+1.3%)
$26,679 + $41,803
$68,482
2016
$1,586 (+0.1%)
$26,679 + $41,803
$68,482
2015
$1,584 (+0.4%)
$26,156 + $40,984
$67,140
2014
$1,578 (+2.5%)
$25,260 + $39,579
$64,839
2013
$1,539 (+4.5%)
$25,260 + $39,579
$64,839
2012
$1,473 (+5.6%)
$25,146 + $39,401
$64,547
2011
$1,395 (+4.4%)
$24,653 + $38,629
$63,282
2010
$1,336 (+1.9%)
$24,170 + $37,872
$62,042
2009
$1,311 (+8.2%)
$23,990 + $37,589
$61,579
2008
$1,211
$24,047 + $37,679
$61,726
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,831
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5031000044
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
RS-5
Single-Family Residential District
To promote and protect single-family neighborhoods at a base density of up to 10 dwelling units per net acre; and to minimize the out-of-scale appearance of large homes and development relative to their lot size and slope, and relative to adjacent homes in the neighborhood. Certain areas of the RS district areas are intended to: protect sensitive hillside areas from extensive development; protect against hazards related to earthquakes, unstable terrain, and wild fires; protect sensitive environmental areas and features; and provide sites for larger, distinctive residences.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Aug 19, 2024 • Final
Residential
Install a new roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system and a powerwall battery storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Mar 2, 2021 • Final
Residential
Upgrade the electrical service to a 200-amp capacity.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.