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El Cerrito 94530
722 Avila Place
$595,000
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722 Avila Place

El Cerrito, CA 94530
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
676 Ft²
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About This Property

Set back high off the street for maximum privacy, this Craftsman-era bungalow has 100+ year-old bones, charm in spades, and potential galore, all tucked on a quiet cul-de-sac on an extraordinary, nearly 7,000-square-foot parcel in the hills. Meander up the path through the native gardens, perhaps picking a ripe Gravestein apple along the way, and you begin to understand what makes this property so special. The home itself is cozy, comfy, light-filled, and ready for its next chapter. It offers an exciting opportunity for someone with vision, whether that means thoughtfully improving the existing cottage, reimagining the property over time, or simply settling in and enjoying this uncommonly generous piece of land. There are Bay views and spectacular sunsets that bring the day to a beautiful close, followed by the peaceful sound of crickets at dusk. The real magic is outside. A tamed wilderness, the grounds unfold beneath a magnificent mature oak, creating a private garden retreat that feels worlds away. Established natives and edible gardens include fruiting kiwi vines, raspberries, blackberries, boysenberries, alpine strawberries, plus plum, Gravenstein apple, Meyer lemon, Mexican lime, mandarin, and calamansi citrus trees. A true haven for hummingbirds, butterflies, and local wildlife. While the home retains much of its original character, a roof with years of useful life remaining, newly installed solar panels, and a Tesla Powerwall bring some welcome modern-day benefits, including backup power during outages and dramatically reduced energy bills. Over more than a century, only three owners have called this bungalow their own, each a steward of a special little house on an extraordinary piece of land. Now it's ready for its next chapter, with character to preserve, space to enjoy, and endless possibilities for what comes next. Open Houses: 10/17 & 10/18, 2:00-4:00pm. www.722avilaplace.com
Unit Size
676 Ft²
Days on Market
8 days
Land Size
0.16 acres
Price per sqft
$880
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1921

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Last updated: 4 days ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41151190)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 14, 2026 Listed by Red Oak Realty $595,000
Listed by Red Oak Realty

Property Highlights

Garage
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Parking Features: Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior Details
Full Bathrooms: 1
Flooring Type: Carpet, See Remarks, Wood
Fireplace Features: None
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 676
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Year Built: 1921
Levels: One
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch, Porch
Pool Features: None
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Up
Lot Size Area: 6902
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1584
Lot Size Square Feet: 6902
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Forced Air

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1921
  • Effective Year Built: 1921
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Bedroom Count: 1
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 3
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 182
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 224

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6,902
  • Total Building Area: 676
  • Gross Building Area: 676
  • Building Area: 676
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 6
  • Heated Square Feet: 676
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: BERKELEY HLNDS
  • Land Acres: 0000000158
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 11
  • Legal Description 1: BERK CTRY CLUB TERR #1 POR 134

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: West Contra Costa Unified School District
  • School Tax School District: W CONTRA COST
  • Census Tract: 390100

Zoning

  • Zoning: R1

Geography

  • Parcel: 503-322-008
  • Lot: 134
  • Latitude: 37.9119
  • Longitude: -122.292

    Address

  • Full Address: 722 Avila Pl
  • Address - House Number: 722
  • Address - Street Name: Avila
  • Address - Suffix Type: Pl
  • State: CA
  • City Name: El Cerrito
  • Carrier Code: C055
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3301
  • Zip Code: 94530

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $344,278
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 03-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1887
  • Valuation Date: Nov 22, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 75
  • Final Value: 824,095
  • High Value: 979,659
  • Low Value: 668,532

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $183,860
  • Assessed Land Value: $157,608
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $26,252

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Oct 31, 1997
  • Current Sale Recording Date: May 26, 1998
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 98-117101
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 722 Avila Place built and last sold?
The property at 722 Avila Place was built in 1921 and last sold on Oct 31, 1997 for $100,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 722 Avila Place is $599,129.
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