705 Midcrest Way is a 1,439 square foot house on a 5,775 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 22, 1987 for $185,000. Based on Redfin's El Cerrito data, we estimate the home's value is $1,115,781.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5,775 sq ftLot Size
$775Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,115,781
$931K since sold in September 1987$117K since September
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This home's estimate is 12.6% higher than the average sale price ($991K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
Aug 29, 2022 • Final
Residential
Remove and replace the roof with composition shingles.
Roofing
Oct 19, 2013 • Final
Right of way
Perform a street cut to repair an underground gas line.
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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HAVENSIDE 03
Living Sq. Ft: 1,439
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,439
Building Sq. Ft: 1,439
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: HAVENSIDE #3 LOT 168
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 268
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,775
Legal Lot Number: 168
Acres: 0.1326
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,439
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,775 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5044040078
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° 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
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.06M – $1.28M
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