7820 Potrero Ave

El Cerrito, CA
$ 998,000 Beds 3 Baths 2 Sq 1,263 Virtual Tour
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Indoor Outdoor Flow + Mid Century Vibes + Butterfly Garden = WOW. Step inside this beautifully preserved 3+ bedroom, 2 bathroom home where easy living meets everyday comfort. You're welcomed by an open-concept living room, updated windows framing natural light, & a fireplace that anchors the whole space. It flows effortlessly into the formal dining room, where a picture window sets the scene for your next dinner party, then right into the kitchen with its playful pop of color on the new (2026) tile backsplash. Original hardwood floors run throughout, tying the whole home together with warmth and character. Your lifestyle here? Effortless. Pull into the two-car garage, take two steps up, and you're home, all on nearly one level. The family room opens straight to the backyard, and this is where the magic happens. It's an entertainer's dream with zones to play, relax, and host unforgettable dinners under the stars. The landscape is curated and alive, a glowing mix of plants, butterfly attractors, and a pesticide-free native habitat where birds sing and you finally get to exhale. Dine al fresco under the trees and soak in the kind of calm we're all chasing. The primary suite is a true sanctuary with its own ensuite bath. Add a set of French doors out to the garden, and you've got instant sweat equity. Two more bedrooms flex easily as an office or guest space, one with potential for its own garden connection. You're minutes from El Cerrito Plaza, BART, Trader Joe's, and the Ohlone Greenway. Tilden Park's trails are just up the hill, and downtown El Cerrito's shops & restaurants are an easy stroll away. And yes, it's zoned for Madera Elementary*, where kids walk to school, and neighbors throw legendary block parties. This is the home you've been waiting for: style, function, and community, all in one. A Few Key Updates: Bathrooms updated, including a new primary bathroom vanity and faucet (2026); new stainless steel kitchen appliances (2026); new tile backsplash plus wood partitions built in next to the stove (2026); updated lighting throughout (2024 to 2026); updated dual-pane windows; updated electrical, goodbye knob-and-tube; updated plumbing; new carpet in the family room (2026); fresh interior and exterior paint; updated fencing & concrete walkways where needed; & low-maintenance, pesticide-free landscaping with plenty of your favorite butterfly attractors. *Any interested parties should verify the school district & availability.

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  • Price
  • $ 998,000
  • City
  • El Cerrito
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • Contra Costa
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.1102 Acres
  • Zip
  • 94530
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,263
  • Year Built
  • 1956
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 41147397
Listed By: Negar Souza with Red Oak Realty; 510-543-7016
Data Source: California Regional MLS (CRMLS)

Features

General

Living Area 1263
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Possession Close Of Escrow
Appliances Dryer,Washer
Garage Spaces 2
Architectural Style Modern
Pool Features None
Construction Materials Stucco
Year Built 1956
Stories Count 1
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
County Contra Costa
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage true
Subdivision Name EL CERRITO HILLS
Garage Y/N true
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions Cross Street: Julian.
City El Cerrito
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 4800
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Virtual Tour https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/d75c1158-c264-4944-8c53-3ed4a328d8be?initialViewType=pano&setAttribution=mls&wl=true
Builder Name Mid Century
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Vacant
Virtual Tour https://7820potrero.com
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
PostalCity EL CERRITO

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring Carpet,Wood
Fireplace Features Living Room
Air Conditioning Y/N false
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Parking Features Garage
Lot Features Back Yard,Front Yard,Garden
Total Parking 2
Lot Size Area 4800
Lot Size Acres 0.1102
Private Pool false
Lot Size Source Public Records

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Temecula, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

9/8/2026 Listed $998,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 94530

Price
AVG $1.2M
$1,000K
Year Built
AVG 1953
1956

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7820 Potrero Ave El Cerrito, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $998000 with 1263 sqft and a lot size of 0.1102 Acres Acre(s). 7820 Potrero Ave El Cerrito has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1956. The property's zip code is 94530 which is in El Cerrito, CA

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