Exceptional flexibility meets modern comfort in this beautifully updated El Cerrito duplex near Del Norte BART. Offering the feel of a single-family home with added versatility, this unique residence is ideal for today’s lifestyle—whether you’re seeking space for extended family, a private guest suite, or the option for supplemental rental income. The front residence has been fully renovated and features two bedrooms, refinished hardwood floors in the bedrooms, a stylishly updated bathroom, and a stunning kitchen with quartz countertops and new stainless-steel appliances. Enjoy Bay Area views from the living room and primary bedroom. Tucked privately behind, the second living unit offers a spacious two-bedroom, one-bath layout with tasteful kitchen and bath updates and beautifully refinished hardwood floors in the bedrooms. Perfect for guests, multigenerational living, or a dedicated home office setup. A private backyard creates a welcoming space for outdoor dining and relaxation, complete with a detached bonus room ideal for a home office, studio, or creative retreat. The property is thoughtfully designed with privacy in mind—each space has its own entrance, garage, and storage. Just moments from BART, shopping, dining, parks, and top commuter routes, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy comfort, flexibility, and location—all in one exceptional property. Offers, if any, due Thursday May 28th by 2pm.
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Public record
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Zoning
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5020910179
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Last updated by owner on May 12, 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 23, 2002 • Active
Converted
Remove and replace a water heater in a residential unit.
Plumbing
Water heater
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/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2008
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Duplex
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Duplex
Lot Information
Lot Size : 4500
Lot Size Area: 4,500
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Location Information
Directions: Cutting to Key
Subdivision Name: El Cerrito
Cross Street: cutting
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
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Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5020910179
Home facts updated by county records on May 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Madera Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 15 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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Historical weather
El Cerrito, CA • 94530
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in El Cerrito. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.04M – $1.26M
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