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 246 Carmel Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 246 Carmel Ave in El Cerrito, CA is $1,332,000 .

What is the price history for 246 Carmel Ave?

246 Carmel Ave in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $721,000 in April 2009.

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 .

How big is the lot at 246 Carmel Ave?

The lot at 246 Carmel Ave in El Cerrito, CA is about 0.10 acres (4,300 sq ft).

Does 246 Carmel Ave have a garage?

Yes, 246 Carmel Ave in El Cerrito, CA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$1,332,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,373 sqft

246 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Est. Refi. Payment $8,413/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 28, 2009 for $721,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.33M

Since last month

$21K (+1.6%)

Since last year

$113K (+9.3%)

Since last sale

$612K (+84.9%)

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 +51% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.33M
August 2026	$1.33M
July 2026	$1.31M
June 2026	$1.35M
May 2026	$1.36M
April 2026	$1.35M
March 2026	$1.36M
February 2026	$1.3M
January 2026	$1.23M
2025
December 2025	$1.25M
November 2025	$1.25M
October 2025	$1.27M
September 2025	$1.27M
August 2025	$1.22M
July 2025	$1.29M
June 2025	$1.29M
May 2025	$1.31M
April 2025	$1.31M
March 2025	$1.32M
February 2025	$1.31M
January 2025	$1.25M
2024
December 2024	$1.3M
November 2024	$1.29M
October 2024	$1.3M
September 2024	$1.3M
August 2024	$1.33M
July 2024	$1.36M
June 2024	$1.42M
May 2024	$1.47M
April 2024	$1.45M
March 2024	$1.45M
February 2024	$1.4M
January 2024	$1.34M
2023
December 2023	$1.32M
November 2023	$1.34M
October 2023	$1.4M
September 2023	$1.41M
August 2023	$1.41M
July 2023	$1.46M
June 2023	$1.48M
May 2023	$1.45M
April 2023	$1.43M
March 2023	$1.41M
February 2023	$1.36M
January 2023	$1.35M
2022
December 2022	$1.35M
November 2022	$1.39M
October 2022	$1.41M
September 2022	$1.39M
August 2022	$1.41M
July 2022	$1.54M
June 2022	$1.68M
May 2022	$1.72M
April 2022	$1.73M
March 2022	$1.67M
February 2022	$1.55M
January 2022	$1.5M
2021
December 2021	$1.49M
November 2021	$1.48M
October 2021	$1.46M
September 2021	$1.45M
August 2021	$1.48M
July 2021	$1.51M
June 2021	$1.5M
May 2021	$1.44M
April 2021	$1.39M
March 2021	$1.32M
February 2021	$1.31M
January 2021	$1.27M
2020
December 2020	$1.21M
November 2020	$1.15M
October 2020	$1.17M
September 2020	$1.16M
August 2020	$1.12M
July 2020	$1.09M
June 2020	$1.13M
May 2020	$1.12M
April 2020	$1.12M
March 2020	$1.09M
February 2020	$1.05M
January 2020	$1.06M
2019
December 2019	$1.03M
November 2019	$982K
October 2019	$894K
September 2019	$874K
August 2019	$875K
July 2019	$880K
June 2019	$1.01M
May 2019	$1.02M
April 2019	$992K
March 2019	$983K
February 2019	$954K
January 2019	$957K
2018
December 2018	$952K
November 2018	$954K
October 2018	$954K
September 2018	$964K
August 2018	$989K
July 2018	$968K
June 2018	$1.01M
May 2018	$994K
April 2018	$990K
March 2018	$1.01M
February 2018	$1.01M
January 2018	$1M
2017
December 2017	$990K
November 2017	$961K
October 2017	$946K
September 2017	$910K
August 2017	$874K
July 2017	$865K
June 2017	$985K
May 2017	$987K
April 2017	$929K
March 2017	$941K
February 2017	$911K
January 2017	$881K
2016
December 2016	$878K
November 2016	$875K
October 2016	$890K
September 2016	$886K

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
146 Pomona Ave, El Cerrito, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$1,300,000	07/30/26	3	2	1,325
7316 Rockway Ave, El Cerrito, CA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$1,230,000	03/24/26	3	2	1,442
260 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$920,000	07/01/26	3	3	1,403
211 San Carlos Ave, El Cerrito, CA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$1,450,000	07/30/26	2	2	1,238
118 Ramona Ave, El Cerrito, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$1,150,000	04/21/26	3	2	1,125
7465 Curry Ave, El Cerrito, CA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$1,575,000	09/09/26	4	2	1,877
1510 Valley Rd, Kensington, CA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$1,305,000	10/07/25	2	2	1,020
1643 Oak View Ave, Kensington, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$1,525,000	06/08/26	3	2	1,131
308 Pomona Ave, El Cerrito, CA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$650,000	05/27/26	2	1	951
418 Clayton Ave, El Cerrito, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$1,180,000	10/10/25	2	1.5	1,426

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
237 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.04	$1,430,800	2	1.5	1,306	Off Market
211 San Carlos Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.08	$1,450,000	2	2	1,238	Recently Sold
242 Ramona Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.05	$1,375,600	2	1	1,368	Off Market
7735 Curry Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.07	$1,601,500	3	1.5	1,507	Off Market
229 Ramona Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.09	$799,000	2	1	1,024	For Sale
279 Colusa Ave, Kensington, CA 94707	0.10	$949,800	3	1	861	Off Market
7746 Curry Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.09	$1,319,400	2	1	1,288	Off Market
267 Colusa Ave, Kensington, CA 94707	0.10	$1,320,000	2	1	997	Off Market
205 Ramona Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.13	$1,739,100	4	2.5	2,125	Off Market
7465 Curry Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.10	$1,575,000	4	2	1,877	Recently Sold
1510 Valley Rd, Kensington, CA 94707	0.14	$1,299,700	2	2	1,020	Off Market
320 Ramona Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.09	$1,535,800	3	2	1,594	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 246 Carmel Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1939

1,373 sqft

$970/sqft

Garage

About this House

Very lovely three bedroom El Cerrito view home. Restored and updated by Bee Renovated in 2006. Gleaming hardwood floors, bay views, updated systems galore. Living room has bay views, hardwood floors, and a wood burning fireplace. A formal dining room has bay views; the kitchen glows with tiled backsplash, granite counters and stainless appliances. Updated bath and master bedroom with walk-in closets. Wonderful indoor/outdoor flow from third bedroom to covered patio and landscaped garden and...

246 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,373 sqft single-family home built in 1939. It last sold for $721,000 on Apr 28, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,332,000, with a rent estimate of $4,178/month.

Home Details for 246 Carmel Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 7

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1939Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4300 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 28, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$721,000
Dec 6, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$749,000
Nov 17, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$749,000 Price decreased by 4%
Sep 13, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$779,000
Mar 30, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$782,000
Jan 5, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$600,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$947,033

Additional Cost

Market trends in El Cerrito

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Around this home

Harding Elementary School
K-6
Public
481 Students
West Contra Costa Unified School District
6/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
If you're an African American family the students are extremely hurtful towards you. The things that comes out of their mouths are unbelievable. It clear the kids are learning to be racist and mean towards my kids at home. The staff knows about the kids behaviors and little to nothing seems to change. It's gotten so bad the staff started ignoring my kids when they complained about being bullied. There needs to be more education on different cultures and ethics groups at Harding ES.
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1y 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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6y 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
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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.
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6y ago
"BART is convenient! There are two stations in El Cerrito. Plus transbay buses are easily accessible "
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Courtney K.
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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
7y 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
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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
8y 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
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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
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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 246 Carmel Ave

What is 246 Carmel Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 246 Carmel Ave in El Cerrito, CA is $1,332,000.
What is the price history for 246 Carmel Ave?
246 Carmel Ave in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $721,000 in April 2009.
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.
How big is the lot at 246 Carmel Ave?
The lot at 246 Carmel Ave in El Cerrito, CA is about 0.10 acres (4,300 sq ft).
Does 246 Carmel Ave have a garage?
Yes, 246 Carmel Ave in El Cerrito, CA has a garage.