Off Market Sep 2020 for $3.2M

$3,678,334

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $20,711/mo

•

5,500

sq ft

1455 Vista Rd, El Cerrito, CA 94530

About this home

This Mountain top acre estate above the Berkeley Country Club with 360° views of the entire Bay Area, designed by two famous architecture firms in 1958 with U.S. Bethlehem steel, redwood, glass, stone and concrete as a spa for the Catholic Church with an indoor swimming lap pool boasting views of all 5 bridges of the Bay Area, Tilden and Wildcat Canyon Parks, Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, and Mt. Tamalpais. Optional Upper vacant lot for a new house or subdivision.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.89 acresLot Size

$669Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by David Bezeau •DRE #01331414 • HomeBay Broker CA Inc

Bought with Mindy Luu •DRE #01336306 • Portico Realty and Investment

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40915995

Redfin Estimate

$3,678,334

$478K since sold in September 2020$35K since August

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This home's estimate is 137.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 6, 2026
$1,500,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,419 sq ft
1631 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$1,625,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,362 sq ft
2546 Alva Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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2205 Scenic St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
$1,550,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,407 sq ft
2205 Scenic St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,700,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths4,633 sq ft
1518 Madera Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,700,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,699 sq ft
8505 Maiden Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,208,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,830 sq ft
1649 Julian Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

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Market trends in 94530, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

126.7%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$96K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

0 days MoM

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2 MoM

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407 Vista Heights Rd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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Sale history for 1455 Vista Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40915995

Sep 11, 2020

Sold

$3,200,000

$582/sq ft

Aug 26, 2020

Pending

—

Aug 24, 2020

Price Changed

$3,500,000

$636/sq ft

Aug 8, 2020

Listed

$2,990,000

$544/sq ft

CRMLS #12178979

Nov 1, 2013

Sold

$875,000

$159/sq ft

Aug 23, 2013

Pending

—

Aug 20, 2013

Listed

$850,000

$155/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40616641

Nov 1, 2013

Sold

$875,000

$159/sq ft

Aug 23, 2013

Pending

—

Aug 14, 2013

Price Changed

$850,000

$155/sq ft

Aug 14, 2013

Relisted

—

Jun 11, 2013

Pending

—

May 30, 2013

Listed

$800,000

$145/sq ft

BAREIS #21121529

Sep 1, 2011

Delisted

—

Aug 9, 2011

Listed

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40486007

Aug 22, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Nov 24, 2010

Price Changed

Nov 24, 2010

Pending

—

Sep 4, 2010

Listed

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40430967

Sep 3, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Aug 4, 2010

Relisted

—

Aug 1, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Dec 1, 2009

Price Changed

Nov 12, 2009

Price Changed

Sep 24, 2009

Listed

Public Records

Oct 1, 1980

Sold

$400,000

$73/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$46,131 (+2.4%)

$2,208,161 + $1,332,895

$3,541,056

2024

$45,034 (+1.7%)

$2,164,864 + $1,298,917

$3,463,781

2023

$44,261 (+1.2%)

$2,122,416 + $1,273,449

$3,395,865

2022

$43,743

$2,080,800 + $1,248,480

$3,329,280

2021

$43,724 (+126.7%)

$2,040,000 + $1,224,000

$3,264,000

2020

$19,291 (+39.3%)

$2,000,000 + $1,200,000

$3,200,000

2019

$13,845 (+3.6%)

$900,000 + $500,000

$1,400,000

2018

$13,362 (+3.5%)

$549,457 + $431,472

$980,929

2017

$12,906 (+0.3%)

$528,122 + $396,091

$924,213

2016

$12,861 (−0.3%)

$528,122 + $396,091

$924,213

2015

$12,903 (+2.2%)

$517,767 + $388,325

$906,092

2014

$12,631 (+39.9%)

$500,000 + $375,000

$875,000

2013

$9,029 (+20.3%)

$500,000 + $375,000

$875,000

2012

$7,507 (−9.7%)

$140,777 + $490,435

$631,212

2011

$8,309 (+4.5%)

$122,107 + $425,393

$547,500

2010

$7,950 (+0.1%)

$135,311 + $471,392

$606,703

2009

$7,940 (+7.7%)

$134,300 + $467,869

$602,169

2008

$7,374

$134,620 + $468,981

$603,601

Tax history for 1455 Vista Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$46,131 (+2.4%)

$2,208,161 + $1,332,895

$3,541,056

2024

$45,034 (+1.7%)

$2,164,864 + $1,298,917

$3,463,781

2023

$44,261 (+1.2%)

$2,122,416 + $1,273,449

$3,395,865

2022

$43,743

$2,080,800 + $1,248,480

$3,329,280

2021

$43,724 (+126.7%)

$2,040,000 + $1,224,000

$3,264,000

2020

$19,291 (+39.3%)

$2,000,000 + $1,200,000

$3,200,000

2019

$13,845 (+3.6%)

$900,000 + $500,000

$1,400,000

2018

$13,362 (+3.5%)

$549,457 + $431,472

$980,929

2017

$12,906 (+0.3%)

$528,122 + $396,091

$924,213

2016

$12,861 (−0.3%)

$528,122 + $396,091

$924,213

2015

$12,903 (+2.2%)

$517,767 + $388,325

$906,092

2014

$12,631 (+39.9%)

$500,000 + $375,000

$875,000

2013

$9,029 (+20.3%)

$500,000 + $375,000

$875,000

2012

$7,507 (−9.7%)

$140,777 + $490,435

$631,212

2011

$8,309 (+4.5%)

$122,107 + $425,393

$547,500

2010

$7,950 (+0.1%)

$135,311 + $471,392

$606,703

2009

$7,940 (+7.7%)

$134,300 + $467,869

$602,169

2008

$7,374

$134,620 + $468,981

$603,601

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.89 Acres

Year renovated

1985

Sq. Ft.

2,965

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

5053900113

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

RS-10

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

Jun 17, 2027 • Active

Residential

Perform a remodel and addition to an existing single-family home. Convert the existing pool into a great room.

Addition

Remodel

Apr 6, 2027 • Active

Residential

Remodel and add square footage to an existing kitchen and garage.

Addition

Remodel

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: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Space Per Unit - 2, Guest, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 5
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
# of Bathrooms Partial: 2

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Storage
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
Upper Level Features: Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility
Street Level Features: Main Entry
Window Features: Solar Screens
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum, Vinyl, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven Built-in,Refrigerator,Trash Compactor
Rooms Total: 12
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Stove Insert
Basement: Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone, Block, Metal, Wood
Building Area Total: 5,500

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Garden/Play, Side Yard

Pool Information
Pool Features: Lap, Solar Pool Owned
Has Private Pool

Property Information
Living Area: 5500
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1958

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 38725
Lot Size Area: 0.89
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.89
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Premium Lot

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned
Cooling: Central Air

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,965
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5053900113

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Madera Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

El Cerrito Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

0 hot days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

9/10 Air Factor

16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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$3.50M – $4.23M

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Home values near 1455 Vista Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1465 Vista Rd, El Cerrito, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2121 Sq. Ft.	$1,815,392
1475 Vista Rd, El Cerrito, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2236 Sq. Ft.	$1,819,594

Address	Redfin Estimate
1471 Vista Rd, El Cerrito, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2540 Sq. Ft.	$1,726,045
1435 Vista Rd, El Cerrito, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3021 Sq. Ft.	$2,163,110

Address	Redfin Estimate
1401 Vista Rd, El Cerrito, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2474 Sq. Ft.	$1,846,906
1415 Vista Rd, El Cerrito, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3621 Sq. Ft.	$2,107,486

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