First time on the market in 64 years, this charming and sunny Mediterranean home becomes available! This light-filled & exceptionally located home still embodies the original details, craftsmanship, & care of the olden days with its arched Spanish windows and terracotta tile roof. The house is comprised of 2 spacious bedrooms w/ warm hardwood floors and a generous size bathroom. Original kitchen with charming breakfast nook and easy access lead out to the rear yard for evening gatherings & BBQ’s. Yard has plenty of space for your green thumb and access to the 2 car garage which is perfect for storage, an art space, or possible ADU conversion. Large shared driveway with parking for each in the rear. Sewer compliant and ready for the next owner's vision. Great El Cerrito Schools are just another asset that this well located home has in addition to being a hop/skip away from the El Cerrito Del Norte Bart/Plaza, Ohlone greenway, shopping, restaurants, major freeways, & all that makes the bay area great. Perfect for first time home buyers & investors!
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$901Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gaylen Roberts•DRE #01885597• KW Advisors East Bay
Bought with Seth Franklin•DRE #01947142• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41060395
Jun 14, 2024
Sold
$730,000
$841/sq ft
May 30, 2024
Pending
—
May 20, 2024
Listed
$699,000
$805/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,699 (+520.9%)
$624,240 + $145,252
$769,492
2024
$1,723 (+1.4%)
$612,000 + $132,600
$744,600
2023
$1,700 (+3.8%)
$23,711 + $23,711
$47,422
2022
$1,637 (+2.9%)
$23,247 + $23,247
$46,494
2021
$1,591 (+4.4%)
$22,792 + $22,792
$45,584
2020
$1,524 (+3.2%)
$22,346 + $22,346
$44,692
2019
$1,477 (+3.9%)
$22,117 + $22,117
$44,234
2018
$1,421 (+1.0%)
$21,684 + $21,684
$43,368
2017
$1,407 (+1.3%)
$20,843 + $20,843
$41,686
2016
$1,389
$20,843 + $20,843
$41,686
2015
$1,388 (+0.1%)
$20,435 + $20,435
$40,870
2014
$1,386 (+2.7%)
$19,735 + $19,735
$39,470
2013
$1,350 (+3.6%)
$19,735 + $19,735
$39,470
2012
$1,304 (+6.2%)
$19,646 + $19,646
$39,292
2011
$1,228 (+4.1%)
$19,261 + $19,261
$38,522
2010
$1,179 (+2.3%)
$18,884 + $18,884
$37,768
2009
$1,153 (+7.8%)
$18,743 + $18,743
$37,486
2008
$1,070
$18,788 + $18,788
$37,576
Tax history for 1844 Key Blvd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,699 (+520.9%)
$624,240 + $145,252
$769,492
2024
$1,723 (+1.4%)
$612,000 + $132,600
$744,600
2023
$1,700 (+3.8%)
$23,711 + $23,711
$47,422
2022
$1,637 (+2.9%)
$23,247 + $23,247
$46,494
2021
$1,591 (+4.4%)
$22,792 + $22,792
$45,584
2020
$1,524 (+3.2%)
$22,346 + $22,346
$44,692
2019
$1,477 (+3.9%)
$22,117 + $22,117
$44,234
2018
$1,421 (+1.0%)
$21,684 + $21,684
$43,368
2017
$1,407 (+1.3%)
$20,843 + $20,843
$41,686
2016
$1,389
$20,843 + $20,843
$41,686
2015
$1,388 (+0.1%)
$20,435 + $20,435
$40,870
2014
$1,386 (+2.7%)
$19,735 + $19,735
$39,470
2013
$1,350 (+3.6%)
$19,735 + $19,735
$39,470
2012
$1,304 (+6.2%)
$19,646 + $19,646
$39,292
2011
$1,228 (+4.1%)
$19,261 + $19,261
$38,522
2010
$1,179 (+2.3%)
$18,884 + $18,884
$37,768
2009
$1,153 (+7.8%)
$18,743 + $18,743
$37,486
2008
$1,070
$18,788 + $18,788
$37,576
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
868
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5020910054
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 10, 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
Nov 18, 2026 • Active
Right of way
Electrical
Jul 27, 2026 • Final
Residential
Perform an interior remodel on a single-family home.
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
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Covered, Detached, Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces, Side Yard Access, Space Per Unit - 2, Enclosed, Parking Lot, Garage Faces Front, Private, Side By Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Tub
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, Laundry Room, In Unit, Inside, Inside Room
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2024. This data may not match public records. Learn more.