236 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
OFF MARKET

$1,430,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,723 sqft

236 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Est. Refi. Payment $9,013/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 29, 2025 for $1,350,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.43M
Since last month
Increased$32K (+2.3%)
Since last year
Increased$111K (+8.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$72K (+5.3%)
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 +81% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.42M
August 2026$1.39M
July 2026$1.3M
June 2026$1.29M
May 2026$1.33M
April 2026$1.34M
March 2026$1.32M
February 2026$1.31M
January 2026$1.31M
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
7465 Curry Ave, El Cerrito, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,575,000
09/09/26
4
2
1,877
146 Pomona Ave, El Cerrito, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
07/30/26
3
2
1,325
7206 A St, El Cerrito, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,235,000
06/30/26
2
2
1,325
216 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
05/28/26
4
4
1,958
7316 Rockway Ave, El Cerrito, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,230,000
03/24/26
3
2
1,442
305 Coronado St, El Cerrito, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,135,000
04/16/26
3
2
1,613
115 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,335,000
12/04/25
2
1.5
1,661
444 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,209,000
11/13/25
4
3
1,300
118 Ramona Ave, El Cerrito, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
04/21/26
3
2
1,125
260 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$920,000
07/01/26
3
3
1,403

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
7101 B St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.02
$1,019,300
2
1
1,001
Off Market
260 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.06
$920,000
3
3
1,403
Recently Sold
6824 Tahoe Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.09
$1,136,700
3
2
1,057
Off Market
216 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.04
$1,600,000
4
4
1,958
Recently Sold
213 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.06
$1,038,100
2
2
1,162
Off Market
209 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.06
$1,036,500
3
1
991
Off Market
7131 B St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.06
$967,100
2
1
912
Off Market
205 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.07
$1,920,200
3
2.5
1,992
Off Market
225 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.07
$846,900
3
1
988
Off Market
317 Victoria St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.13
$1,475,000
4
2
1,502
Off Market
7202 A St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.09
$1,526,400
4
2.5
1,836
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 236 Behrens St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1939
1,723 sqft
$830/sqft
1 Car Garage

About this House

This MacGregor home has all the classic charm, with the iconic large living room window, the arched entryways, split level design, and the original Mediterranean craftsmanship. Recently refreshed, the home features beautifully refinished hardwood floors downstairs, new waterproof laminate floors upstairs, fresh interior paint, updated light fixtures and chandeliers, and new refrigerator and stove. Sunlit bedrooms provide views of Albany Hill, with peek-a-boo views of the bay from upstairs. A rare gem in El Cerrito, this home boasts 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Nestled in a prime location, nearly everything is within walking distance - just a few blocks from El Cerrito Plaza, Trader Joes, and the BART station. Local schools are also just a short stroll away and Harding Park is around the corner! A quick 2-3 minute drive to Fat Apples and the shops and restaurants along Solano Avenue. The separate laundry room leads out to a spacious backyard with mature apple trees and a patio perfect for entertaining.
236 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,723 sqft single-family home built in 1939. It last sold for $1,350,000 on Jan 29, 2025 (13% above the $1,199,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,430,400, with a rent estimate of $5,580/month.
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Daniel Lewis DRE #01894574, (510) 735-7229
Compass
Bought with: Xinwei Luo DRE #02192016, (612) 615-2519, Winkler Real Estate Group
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41080650

Home Details for 236 Behrens St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1723 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, WasherDryerLaundry: Dryer,Washer,SinkRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural Gas,Fireplace(s)No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Brick, Living Room, Stone, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two StoryFloors: Laminate
View
Has a ViewView: Bay, Hills, Partial

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFencing: Fenced, WoodExterior: Garden, Back Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape FrontFoundation: RaisedGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Side Yard Access,Garage Faces Front
Pool
Pool: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: MacGregor,Mediterranean,Spanish
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding, Siding - Stucco, FrameNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 5042020049

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,199,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Dec 31 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: El Cerrito

Building

Building Details
Builder Name: Macgregor
Building Area
Building Area: 1723 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3484.8 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Successor Trustee Sale

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: None

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41080650Water ViewWater View: Bay

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 29, 2025
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41080650
Sold
$1,350,000
Dec 31, 2024
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41080650
Pending
$1,199,000
Dec 13, 2024
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41080650
Listed For Sale
$1,199,000

Market trends in El Cerrito

Last updated August 2026
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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

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    "Good services, a nice neighborhood, good community, great for families! "
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  • 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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Bay East 2026. CCAR 2026. bridgeMLS 2026. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated at 2026-09-18 12:04:21 PDT.

Frequently asked questions about 236 Behrens St

  • What is 236 Behrens St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 236 Behrens St in El Cerrito, CA is $1,430,400.
  • What is the price history for 236 Behrens St?
    236 Behrens St in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $1,350,000 in January 2025.
  • 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 236 Behrens St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 236 Behrens St in El Cerrito, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 236 Behrens St have a yard?
    Yes, 236 Behrens St in El Cerrito, CA has a yard.

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