El Cerrito Homes with Premium Lot Lot description

El Cerrito Homes with Premium Lot Lot description

Welcome to El Cerrito, California – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Contra Costa County. Just a stone's throw away from the vibrant cities of Berkeley and Richmond, El Cerrito boasts a unique blend of suburban charm and urban accessibility. Known for its stunning views of the San Francisco Bay and the surrounding hills, this city offers a peaceful retreat while still providing easy access to the bustling Bay Area.

El Cerrito is a community that celebrates diversity and sustainability, with numerous parks, trails, and recreational facilities that invite residents to enjoy the great outdoors. The city is also home to a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, ensuring that you’ll never run out of things to do. With its excellent public transportation options, including BART, commuting to San Francisco or Oakland is a breeze.

For those looking to invest in a home in this charming city, you’ll find a selection of properties with premium lots that truly stand out. These homes are designed to maximize space and comfort, featuring expansive yards, beautifully landscaped gardens, and breathtaking views that create an oasis right at your doorstep. Whether you’re hosting summer barbecues or simply enjoying a quiet evening under the stars, these premium lots provide the perfect backdrop for your lifestyle.

In El Cerrito, you’re not just buying a house; you’re investing in a vibrant community filled with opportunities for growth, connection, and enjoyment. Discover the beauty and charm of El Cerrito, where your dream home awaits!

Newest El Cerrito Homes with Premium Lot Lot description

2338 Mono Ave, El Cerrito
$899,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41150879 MLS
Welcome to 2338 Mono Ave, a light-filled El Cerrito Hills home on a generous 5,000-square-foot lot, offering two spacious bedrooms, one and a half baths, 1,317 square feet of living space, and versatile bonus areas designed to adapt to the way you live. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area features high ceilings and durable SPC vinyl flooring, creating a bright, welcoming setting for everyday living and entertaining. The brand-new kitchen includes abundant cabinetry and three windows overlooking the backyard, bringing in natural light and connecting the heart of the home to the outdoors. Upstairs, both spacious bedrooms offer high ceilings and ample closet space, with one featuring a partial Bay view. The lower level expands the possibilities with a sun-filled family room and half bath—ideal for a home office, den, guest area, media room, creative studio, or potential additional sleeping space—along with dedicated laundry. Whether you need a quiet place to work, room for guests, or space to unwind, this flexible level can evolve with your needs. An oversized one-car garage includes a separate workshop or office area behind it, offering even more potential for remote work, hobbies, creative projects, a home gym, or organized storage. Together, the lower level and garage create valuable options for working, creating, exercising, and pursuing future plans from home. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living in the private backyard, with a lush lawn and patio ready for relaxing, outdoor dining, and entertaining. The expansive lot offers room for gardening, play, and future possibilities, while fresh interior and exterior paint, attractive curb appeal, and an automatic sprinkler system complete the home. Conveniently located near El Cerrito del Norte BART, shopping, Grocery Outlet, Planet Fitness, Home Depot, and easy I-80 access, this versatile home offers room to live, work, entertain, and grow—all in a welcoming El Cerrito Hills setting.

2338 Mono Ave, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Alice Chan from New Horizon Real Estate. 510-710-7718
8765 Terrace Drive, El Cerrito
$2,498,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41147625 MLS
First time on the market in 50 years, this once-in-a-generation single-level estate at 8765 Terrace Drive in El Cerrito sits on nearly half an acre of completely flat, usable land behind a private entry gate. The sprawling, park-like grounds set the stage for a home built for entertaining, with panoramic views enjoyed from the kitchen, formal dinning room, living room, and primary suite. Vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceilings grace the formal dining room, living room, and primary suite, while the gourmet kitchen showcases a 60” Viking stove and beautiful cabinetry, opening to a wooden deck on one side and a sunken family room on the other. The 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath layout is complemented by a detached, temperature-controlled wine room holding up to 500 bottles with its own side patio. A three-car garage with deep storage closets, and a generous garden shed tucked behind the garage add to the high points of this home. Owned solar panels paired with two Enphase battery backup system, two central heating and air conditioning units, and low-maintenance and manicured yard round out this rare offering - a true legacy home ready for its next family. Sunday Open House 11/1 2-4:30pm.

8765 Terrace Drive, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Mark Choi from The Agency. 510-381-1116
857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito
$2,000,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41136162 MLS
*TRANSPARENT PRICE- Custom Built hillside retreat with expansive views from every level.Custom Built hillside retreat with expansive views from every level. Welcome to 857 Balra Drive, perched in the coveted El Cerrito Hills. This newly renovated 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home spans three levels and 2,823 sqft of light-filled living, with each floor framing its own panoramic view of the Bay and surrounding hills. The main level opens to a seamless flow between living, dining, and an updated chef's kitchen with island, skylights, and contemporary finishes, built for both everyday living and entertaining. Three private primary suites, one on each level, offer rare flexibility for extended-household living, guests, or independent in-law and au pair quarters. A finished attic, dedicated home office, media room, music room, wine cellar, family room, and additional bonus spaces deliver true room-for-everything functionality. Bay windows, balconies, decks, and a fenced patio extend view-driven living outdoors at every turn. Modern systems throughout: tankless water heater, central heat, engineered wood flooring, and EV charger in the attached two-car garage. Custom Built. Premium hillside lot. One unforgettable view. Call this your home!

857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito

Listing courtesy of Sunday Nguyen from eXp Realty of California. 510-999-6663
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