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7820 Potrero Ave

El Cerrito, CA 94530
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,263

Sqft

SqFt4,800

Sqft(Lot)

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 wh ere 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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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $998,000

AD Id : 91067046

MLS Id : 41147397

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 4,800 Sqft

Living Area Size : 1,263

Year Built : 1956

Garage : 2

County : Contra Costa

Subdivision: Southern Colonization Company

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Flooring Information

    Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Features

    EatInKitchen
    Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: ForcedAir Cooling: None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1956
    Construction Materials: Stucco
    Stories: 1
    Pool Features: None
    Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 4800 Lot Size Acres: 0.1102 Lot Size Source: PublicRecords Lot Size Square Feet: 4,800 Lot Description: BackYard,FrontYard,Garden

    Property Information

    Subdivision: EL CERRITO HILLS Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One Property Age: 70

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $998000
    Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 5051520061

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 2 Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

  • Location Information

    Direction: Cross Street: Julian.
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/11/2026 @ 07:36

MLS: 41147397 LISTED BY: Negar Souza, Red Oak Realty 510-527-9111 SOURCE: CRMLS

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