1204 Rivera St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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OFF MARKET

$1,554,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,833 sqft

1204 Rivera St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Est. Refi. Payment $9,572/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 27, 2016 for $950,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.55M
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$138K (+9.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$604K (+63.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +61% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.55M
July 2026$1.56M
June 2026$1.57M
May 2026$1.56M
April 2026$1.55M
March 2026$1.6M
February 2026$1.52M
January 2026$1.45M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1220 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,158,000
10/07/25
3
2
1,374
1225 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,075,000
11/10/25
3
2
1,114
1213 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,085,000
11/10/25
3
2
1,048
941 Everett St, El Cerrito, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$975,000
04/23/26
3
2
1,150
1330 Elm St, El Cerrito, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$890,000
11/13/25
3
2
1,060
1000 Navellier St, El Cerrito, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,560,000
09/09/25
3
2.5
2,091
1417 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,380,000
12/31/25
3
2
1,591
1009 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,325,000
10/08/25
4
2
2,400
7210 Mound Ave, El Cerrito, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
05/12/26
3
2
1,698
1343 Navellier St, El Cerrito, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
03/16/26
2
2
1,226

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1218 Lawrence St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.05
$1,423,000
3
2
1,322
Off Market
1226 Lawrence St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.06
$1,281,600
3
2
1,714
Off Market
1224 Rivera St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.05
$1,537,600
4
2
1,909
Off Market
1219 Rivera St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.04
$1,507,500
4
3
2,365
Off Market
1229 Scott St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.08
$1,334,700
3
2
1,436
Off Market
1227 Rivera St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.06
$1,679,100
4
3
2,394
Off Market
Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.08
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1305 Lawrence St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.13
$989,300
2
1
1,010
Off Market
1304 Noble Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.13
$1,496,400
6
3
2,183
Off Market
1240 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.12
$971,700
3
2
1,280
Off Market
7404 Park Vis, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.15
$1,419,700
3
2
1,076
Off Market
1319 Scott St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.17
$1,022,900
3
1
1,105
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1962
1,833 sqft
$848/sqft
Garage

About this House

Light-filled 3 bed 2 bath 1833sqft home for rent in the flats of El Cerrito. The neighborhood here really can't be beat multiple growing families up and down the street that have built such a wonderful community. Zoned for Madera Elementary. Great midtown location within easy walking distance to Cerrito Vista park, the community center, and the trails of Hillside Natural Area.

Key features:
 Updated kitchen with quartz countertops,
 Newly remodeled bathrooms with Heath tiles,
 Hardwood floors throughout,
 Double paned windows,
 New central heating system,
 Fenced backyard with landscaping,
 Washer & dryer,
 2 car attached garage plus street parking.
 Less than 10 minute walk to Mountain Mike's, Tala Coffee, Mr. Pickles, 24 hour fitness, CVS.
 5 minute drive to El Cerrito Plaza BART and freeway.

Minimum of one year
1204 Rivera St, El Cerrito, CA 94530 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,833 sqft single-family home built in 1962. It last sold for $950,000 on May 27, 2016. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2020 with an asking price of $4,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 31, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,554,300, with a rent estimate of $4,678/month.

Home Details for 1204 Rivera St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962Year Updated: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Stucco
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4878 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 31, 2020
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Nov 24, 2020
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$4,250
May 27, 2016
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40736929
Sold
$950,000
May 6, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$795,000
Apr 20, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$795,000

Market trends in El Cerrito

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Available listings
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What Locals Say about El Cerrito

At least 206 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 71 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say there's wildlife

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 38 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Sara Cheballah
    "I feel like El Cerrito is a safe place for kids and schools are very good too just one thing is about parks there’s no much parks for kids and they are limited "
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  • Anthony G.
    "Easy access to BART and freeways. Close to Solano (in Albany), and Gormet Ghetto in Berkeley. Lots of trails for walking or bike riding and surrounded by good hard working families. "
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  • Amagha
    "Low key, friendly, easy to get around city with close access to SF. Lots of amenities and access to Bart and 80."
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  • Jon C.
    "BART is convenient! There are two stations in El Cerrito. Plus transbay buses are easily accessible "
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  • Courtney K.
    "I don’t have a commute I work from home. Bart is available otherwise . San Pablo blvd sucks. Must use “100 characters “"
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  • Ajmadrid2002
    "Friendly and peaceful. Many walking paths and parks. Good neighbors. Police and dire departments close by. Good City services. "
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  • Dylan A.
    "Safe small town feeling. Madera school great, others average. Beautiful views from the hills. Well maintained roads. "
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  • EC lover
    "Easy. A brisk 10 min walk from home to the Bart station and then 33 min into the city. Walking route feels save and is flat for the most part. Only a slight uphill."
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  • Kpowell927
    "People walk their dogs and people rarely hold dog owners accountable for cleaning up after their dogs; so if you’re a lazy dog owner who doesn’t care about other people’s space you’re in luck. "
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  • Jester S.
    "There’s plenty of dog parks. A walking path. Or quite a few nice sized playgrounds. "
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  • Dianegoloff
    "I have lived here for decades. It has wonderful views of the Bay. It is very quiet and safe. Neighbors are friendly. There are sometimes deer and wild turkeys(!) in the street!"
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  • Delia R
    "El Cerrito is dog friendly. They have a small dark park under the bart tacks. El Cerrito is fairly clean & a friendly neighborhood to be in."
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  • Chrstn_strns
    "I have lived here for 3 years. I enjoy the community and the wild turkeys that roam the streets on occasion. "
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  • Anthony R. G.
    "Proximity to transportation and enough distance from the city. Great schools, lots of families, and great balance of urban and suburban. "
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  • Nandez30
    "Easy as access to Bart and Transbay bus lines keep the commute to downtown San Francisco under an hour. "
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  • Jamietipton
    "The schools are actually very nice and almost all have been rebuilt within the last few years. El Cerrito has some great parks with plenty of amenities for all age groups. This is a really good place to raise a family."
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  • Kelemrah
    "Very convenient two bart stations near by and walking distance mostly.lots options we have bart to warm springs, Fremont and Milbrae"
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  • Jamietipton
    "The schools are all quite good, and brand new. Walk to Bart, good local bars, shopping and parks. El Cerrito is a real East Bay gem."
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  • Nicole G.
    "While we are new to this neighborhood, we’ve enjoyed getting to know our neighbors in a relatively short period of time. It’s a mix of older couples who were once the “new families” and have been here for 30+ years, and us new families just arriving. Love the safe, homey feel. "
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  • Leena
    "It’s beautiful, safe, and quiet. The neighbors are friendly, BART is nearby, many shops are within a few minutes drive, east access to freeway."
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  • Mai B.
    "The suburban feel that’s not far from the big city. I have everything I need here in this city. It’s becoming something great. "
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  • William a. j.
    "Kids, pets, trees, pleasant streets, but BART and very few Teslas and BMWs. Feels very safe and the weather is never too hot or too cold."
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  • Danamccurdy
    "It is a Quiet, friendly, and walkable neighborhood. It is Close to dining and transit and shopping on Solano "
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Frequently asked questions about 1204 Rivera St

  • What is 1204 Rivera St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1204 Rivera St in El Cerrito, CA is $1,554,300.
  • What is the price history for 1204 Rivera St?
    1204 Rivera St in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $950,000 in May 2016.
  • Is El Cerrito a buyer's or seller's market?
    El Cerrito is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about El Cerrito?
    Residents describe El Cerrito, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in El Cerrito, CA.
  • Does 1204 Rivera St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1204 Rivera St in El Cerrito, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 1204 Rivera St?
    The lot at 1204 Rivera St in El Cerrito, CA is about 0.11 acres (4,878 sq ft).

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