237 Behrens St is a 1,690 square foot house on a 6,550 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's El Cerrito data, we estimate the home's value is $1,257,612.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
6,550 sq ftLot Size
$744Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,257,612
$102K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,286 (+2.4%)
$34,269 + $54,026
$88,295
2024
$2,234 (+1.8%)
$33,598 + $52,967
$86,565
2023
$2,195 (+3.5%)
$32,940 + $51,929
$84,869
2022
$2,122 (+2.3%)
$32,295 + $50,911
$83,206
2021
$2,073 (+4.6%)
$31,662 + $49,913
$81,575
2020
$1,983 (+8.0%)
$31,042 + $48,935
$79,977
2019
$1,836 (+4.2%)
$30,724 + $48,434
$79,158
2018
$1,763 (+1.4%)
$30,122 + $47,485
$77,607
2017
$1,739 (+1.3%)
$28,953 + $45,642
$74,595
2016
$1,716 (+0.2%)
$28,953 + $45,642
$74,595
2015
$1,712 (+3.4%)
$28,386 + $44,748
$73,134
2014
$1,655 (+2.5%)
$27,413 + $43,213
$70,626
2013
$1,615 (+4.7%)
$27,413 + $43,213
$70,626
2012
$1,543 (+5.3%)
$27,290 + $43,018
$70,308
2011
$1,465 (+4.4%)
$26,755 + $42,175
$68,930
2010
$1,403 (+1.8%)
$26,231 + $41,349
$67,580
2009
$1,378 (+8.2%)
$26,035 + $41,040
$67,075
2008
$1,274
$26,097 + $41,138
$67,235
Tax history for 237 Behrens St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,286 (+2.4%)
$34,269 + $54,026
$88,295
2024
$2,234 (+1.8%)
$33,598 + $52,967
$86,565
2023
$2,195 (+3.5%)
$32,940 + $51,929
$84,869
2022
$2,122 (+2.3%)
$32,295 + $50,911
$83,206
2021
$2,073 (+4.6%)
$31,662 + $49,913
$81,575
2020
$1,983 (+8.0%)
$31,042 + $48,935
$79,977
2019
$1,836 (+4.2%)
$30,724 + $48,434
$79,158
2018
$1,763 (+1.4%)
$30,122 + $47,485
$77,607
2017
$1,739 (+1.3%)
$28,953 + $45,642
$74,595
2016
$1,716 (+0.2%)
$28,953 + $45,642
$74,595
2015
$1,712 (+3.4%)
$28,386 + $44,748
$73,134
2014
$1,655 (+2.5%)
$27,413 + $43,213
$70,626
2013
$1,615 (+4.7%)
$27,413 + $43,213
$70,626
2012
$1,543 (+5.3%)
$27,290 + $43,018
$70,308
2011
$1,465 (+4.4%)
$26,755 + $42,175
$68,930
2010
$1,403 (+1.8%)
$26,231 + $41,349
$67,580
2009
$1,378 (+8.2%)
$26,035 + $41,040
$67,075
2008
$1,274
$26,097 + $41,138
$67,235
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
May 24, 2019 • Final
Residential
Replace heating and air conditioning supply ducts.
HVAC
Dec 18, 2017 • Final
Right of way
Perform a street cut to repair a gas service leak.
Gas
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BEHRENS SEC B
Living Sq. Ft: 1,690
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,475
Building Sq. Ft: 1,690
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BEHRENS TRACT LOTS 25 & 26 SEC B
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 310
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,550
Legal Lot Number: 25
Acres: 0.1504
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,690
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,550 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5042040047
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Harding Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
6/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 16 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.20M – $1.45M
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