Does El Cerrito, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say there are sidewalks

Is El Cerrito, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say yards are well-kept

Is El Cerrito, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is a car needed in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say car is needed

Is El Cerrito, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is there wildlife in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does El Cerrito, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are the streets well-lit in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say streets are well-lit

Is El Cerrito, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of El Cerrito, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do kids play outside in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say kids play outside

Are there community events in El Cerrito, CA?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say there are community events

What is 1516 Madera Cir estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1516 Madera Cir in El Cerrito, CA is $1,280,000 .

What is the price history for 1516 Madera Cir?

1516 Madera Cir in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $654,425 in July 2012.

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 1516 Madera Cir have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1516 Madera Cir in El Cerrito, CA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 1516 Madera Cir?

The lot at 1516 Madera Cir in El Cerrito, CA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$1,280,000

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,128 sqft

1516 Madera Cir, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Est. Refi. Payment $7,801/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 6, 2012 for $654,425

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.28M

Since last month

$13K (-1%)

Since last year

$24K (+1.9%)

Since last sale

$628K (+95.9%)

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 +42% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.28M
July 2026	$1.3M
June 2026	$1.34M
May 2026	$1.38M
April 2026	$1.37M
March 2026	$1.39M
February 2026	$1.35M
January 2026	$1.25M
2025
December 2025	$1.29M
November 2025	$1.27M
October 2025	$1.29M
September 2025	$1.27M
August 2025	$1.26M
July 2025	$1.25M
June 2025	$1.3M
May 2025	$1.34M
April 2025	$1.36M
March 2025	$1.34M
February 2025	$1.32M
January 2025	$1.28M
2024
December 2024	$1.28M
November 2024	$1.3M
October 2024	$1.33M
September 2024	$1.33M
August 2024	$1.36M
July 2024	$1.37M
June 2024	$1.41M
May 2024	$1.46M
April 2024	$1.44M
March 2024	$1.42M
February 2024	$1.38M
January 2024	$1.29M
2023
December 2023	$1.29M
November 2023	$1.29M
October 2023	$1.37M
September 2023	$1.38M
August 2023	$1.38M
July 2023	$1.38M
June 2023	$1.42M
May 2023	$1.4M
April 2023	$1.38M
March 2023	$1.34M
February 2023	$1.31M
January 2023	$1.3M
2022
December 2022	$1.31M
November 2022	$1.36M
October 2022	$1.38M
September 2022	$1.35M
August 2022	$1.35M
July 2022	$1.5M
June 2022	$1.64M
May 2022	$1.69M
April 2022	$1.71M
March 2022	$1.68M
February 2022	$1.57M
January 2022	$1.51M
2021
December 2021	$1.51M
November 2021	$1.51M
October 2021	$1.49M
September 2021	$1.49M
August 2021	$1.5M
July 2021	$1.54M
June 2021	$1.53M
May 2021	$1.44M
April 2021	$1.36M
March 2021	$1.28M
February 2021	$1.27M
January 2021	$1.27M
2020
December 2020	$1.24M
November 2020	$1.22M
October 2020	$1.17M
September 2020	$1.14M
August 2020	$1.16M
July 2020	$1.16M
June 2020	$1.14M
May 2020	$1.19M
April 2020	$1.19M
March 2020	$1.1M
February 2020	$1.08M
January 2020	$1.12M
2019
December 2019	$1.15M
November 2019	$1.13M
October 2019	$1.07M
September 2019	$1.03M
August 2019	$1.03M
July 2019	$972K
June 2019	$1.02M
May 2019	$1.05M
April 2019	$969K
March 2019	$974K
February 2019	$995K
January 2019	$1.01M
2018
December 2018	$1.03M
November 2018	$1.01M
October 2018	$1.01M
September 2018	$1.02M
August 2018	$1M
July 2018	$1M
June 2018	$1.06M
May 2018	$1.06M
April 2018	$1.05M
March 2018	$1.06M
February 2018	$1.04M
January 2018	$1.1M
2017
December 2017	$1.12M
November 2017	$1.09M
October 2017	$1.06M
September 2017	$1.12M
August 2017	$1.08M
July 2017	$1.03M
June 2017	$1.03M
May 2017	$1.06M
April 2017	$1.04M
March 2017	$1.02M
February 2017	$1.03M
January 2017	$1.01M
2016
December 2016	$995K
November 2016	$944K
October 2016	$924K
September 2016	$919K
August 2016	$901K

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
1522 Madera Ct, El Cerrito, CA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$1,550,000	03/16/26	4	2.5	2,430
1523 Madera Ct, El Cerrito, CA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$800,000	09/08/25	3	3	2,900
1649 Julian Dr, El Cerrito, CA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$1,208,000	06/02/26	4	3	1,830
7516 Potrero Ave, El Cerrito, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$1,721,000	06/26/26	3	2	2,074
7811 Potrero Ave, El Cerrito, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$1,200,000	08/27/26	3	2	1,263
2205 Scenic St, El Cerrito, CA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$1,550,000	06/12/26	4	2	2,407
7827 Potrero Ave, El Cerrito, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$1,440,000	09/22/25	3	2	1,296
1631 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$1,500,000	04/06/26	4	3	2,419
8505 Maiden Ln, El Cerrito, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$1,700,000	08/28/26	4	3	2,699
2225 Pinehurst Way, El Cerrito, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$1,200,000	12/18/25	3	2	1,986

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
1504 Madera Cir, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.05	$1,697,500	3	2.5	2,335	Off Market
1518 Madera Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.03	$1,700,000	5	4.5	4,633	Recently Sold
1522 Madera Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.04	$1,550,000	4	2.5	2,430	Recently Sold
1631 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.14	$1,500,000	4	3	2,419	Recently Sold
2112 Pinehurst Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.18	$1,049,700	3	2	1,986	Off Market
8505 Maiden Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.17	$1,700,000	4	3	2,699	Recently Sold
1433 Devonshire Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.19	$2,063,300	4	3	1,998	Off Market
2122 Pinehurst Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.20	$997,500	3	2	1,986	Recently Sold
1649 Julian Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.18	$1,208,000	4	2	1,830	Recently Sold
Address Not Disclosed, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.18	$1,227,800	3	2	2,152	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.19	$1,006,900	3	2	1,307	Off Market
7811 Potrero Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.19	$1,200,000	3	2	1,263	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1516 Madera Cir.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1970

Living Area

2,128 sqft

Price/Sqft

$602

Parking

Garage

About this House

A spacious home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a (just added) hobby/office room all on one level! Walking to Madera school and Mira Vista golf club. Partial view from the living room, one of the bedrooms, the hobby/office room, the front deck, and the completely rebuilt back deck. Tile floor in the kitchen and laundry room, and high quality hardwood floor in the rest of the house.

1516 Madera Cir, El Cerrito, CA 94530 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,128 sqft single-family home built in 1970. It last sold for $654,425 on Jul 6, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,280,000, with a rent estimate of $5,392/month.

Home Details for 1516 Madera Cir

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Recreation RoomCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows
Security Security System

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1970Year Updated: 1971
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features DeckExterior: StuccoGardenPatioSprinkler System
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 16, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$669,000
Jul 12, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$669,000
Jul 6, 2012 Source: Bay East AOR #40575318	Sold	$654,425
May 24, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$669,000
Sep 19, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$300,000
Apr 12, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$370,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$843,686

Additional Cost

Market trends in El Cerrito

Last updated July 2026

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Available listings

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Around this home

Madera Elementary School
K-6
Public
457 Students
West Contra Costa Unified School District
10/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We've been happy with our kid's experience at Madera. No school is perfect, but this one has a lot of great things going for it.1. The teachers we've had have been wonderful and caring. My kid has learned a lot and enjoys showing up for class every day.2. The community funds a lot of enrichment programs, like gardening class, music class, field trips, and special assemblies - along with classroom supplies and extra reading support.3. Principal Ranch genuinely cares about the school, teachers, and students. I was surprised/impressed at how much he cares about getting students' opinions on things that impact their experience there.4. I see a lot of family involvement - there are so many parents in the community who help out with substitute teaching when needed, spend time in the classroom, and also help outside of the classroom (for things like school cleanup projects).5. There's a great after school program that's conveniently on campus, and there are several enrichment programs offered throughout the year (chess, art, science, improv, sports, you name it).
Parent Review
2y ago
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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
Resident
11mo ago
"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.
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5y ago
"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
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"BART is convenient! There are two stations in El Cerrito. Plus transbay buses are easily accessible "
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Courtney K.
Resident
6y ago
"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
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"Safe small town feeling. Madera school great, others average. Beautiful views from the hills. Well maintained roads. "
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EC lover
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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.
Resident
7y ago
"There’s plenty of dog parks. A walking path. Or quite a few nice sized playgrounds. "
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Dianegoloff
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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.
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"Easy as access to Bart and Transbay bus lines keep the commute to downtown San Francisco under an hour. "
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Jamietipton
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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.
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
8y ago
"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.
Resident
8y ago
"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.
Resident
8y ago
"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
Resident
8y ago
"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 1516 Madera Cir

What is 1516 Madera Cir estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1516 Madera Cir in El Cerrito, CA is $1,280,000.
What is the price history for 1516 Madera Cir?
1516 Madera Cir in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $654,425 in July 2012.
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 1516 Madera Cir have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1516 Madera Cir in El Cerrito, CA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 1516 Madera Cir?
The lot at 1516 Madera Cir in El Cerrito, CA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).