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 305 Behrens St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 305 Behrens St in El Cerrito, CA is $969,900 .

What is the price history for 305 Behrens St?

305 Behrens St in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $875,000 in May 2020.

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 305 Behrens St?

The lot at 305 Behrens St in El Cerrito, CA is about 0.08 acres (3,485 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$969,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
918 sqft

305 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Est. Refi. Payment $5,990/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 27, 2020 for $875,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$970K

Since last month

$3K (+0.3%)

Since last year

$34K (+3.7%)

Since last sale

$95K (+10.9%)

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 +38% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$970K
August 2026	$970K
July 2026	$967K
June 2026	$991K
May 2026	$996K
April 2026	$978K
March 2026	$997K
February 2026	$980K
January 2026	$941K
2025
December 2025	$936K
November 2025	$956K
October 2025	$967K
September 2025	$948K
August 2025	$936K
July 2025	$947K
June 2025	$953K
May 2025	$979K
April 2025	$978K
March 2025	$992K
February 2025	$994K
January 2025	$958K
2024
December 2024	$963K
November 2024	$968K
October 2024	$995K
September 2024	$984K
August 2024	$989K
July 2024	$994K
June 2024	$1.01M
May 2024	$1.04M
April 2024	$1.04M
March 2024	$1.03M
February 2024	$1.02M
January 2024	$968K
2023
December 2023	$970K
November 2023	$970K
October 2023	$1.02M
September 2023	$1.03M
August 2023	$1.02M
July 2023	$1.02M
June 2023	$1.04M
May 2023	$1.04M
April 2023	$1.03M
March 2023	$1.02M
February 2023	$976K
January 2023	$958K
2022
December 2022	$966K
November 2022	$994K
October 2022	$1.02M
September 2022	$1.01M
August 2022	$1.01M
July 2022	$1.06M
June 2022	$1.12M
May 2022	$1.14M
April 2022	$1.14M
March 2022	$1.13M
February 2022	$1.09M
January 2022	$1.08M
2021
December 2021	$1.11M
November 2021	$1.12M
October 2021	$1.11M
September 2021	$1.11M
August 2021	$1.1M
July 2021	$1.11M
June 2021	$1.09M
May 2021	$1.09M
April 2021	$1.01M
March 2021	$980K
February 2021	$971K
January 2021	$951K
2020
December 2020	$938K
November 2020	$920K
October 2020	$911K
September 2020	$905K
August 2020	$888K
July 2020	$881K
June 2020	$876K
May 2020	$875K
April 2020	$977K
March 2020	$814K
February 2020	$814K
January 2020	$813K
2019
December 2019	$813K
November 2019	$806K
October 2019	$798K
September 2019	$789K
August 2019	$785K
July 2019	$787K
June 2019	$765K
May 2019	$793K
April 2019	$783K
March 2019	$766K
February 2019	$756K
January 2019	$763K
2018
December 2018	$775K
November 2018	$773K
October 2018	$780K
September 2018	$789K
August 2018	$824K
July 2018	$841K
June 2018	$832K
May 2018	$848K
April 2018	$800K
March 2018	$799K
February 2018	$783K
January 2018	$785K
2017
December 2017	$773K
November 2017	$777K
October 2017	$770K
September 2017	$759K
August 2017	$746K
July 2017	$734K
June 2017	$748K
May 2017	$750K
April 2017	$738K
March 2017	$713K
February 2017	$715K
January 2017	$700K
2016
December 2016	$715K
November 2016	$728K
October 2016	$726K
September 2016	$705K

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
411 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$950,000	06/08/26	2	1	768
506 Clayton Ave, El Cerrito, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$944,000	10/27/25	2	1	980
130 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$860,000	06/10/26	3	1	997
308 Pomona Ave, El Cerrito, CA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$650,000	05/27/26	2	1	951
408 Cornell Ave, Albany, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$1,111,000	06/23/26	2	1	910
423 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$1,025,000	05/18/26	3	1	1,212
620 Elm St, El Cerrito, CA	0.42	Single-Family Home	$820,000	04/15/26	2	1	850
1231 Brighton Ave, Albany, CA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$1,100,000	05/27/26	3	1	1,008
556 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$1,025,000	11/21/25	3	1	1,135
410 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$1,030,000	10/10/25	2	2	1,219

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
317 Victoria St, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.05	$1,404,500	4	2	1,502	Off Market
7011 Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.08	$1,193,600	3	2	1,461	Off Market
260 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.04	$920,000	3	3	1,403	Recently Sold
410 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.10	$1,025,800	2	2	1,219	Off Market
6824 Tahoe Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.06	$1,125,100	3	2	1,057	Off Market
411 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.11	$950,000	2	1	768	Recently Sold
412 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.11	$988,400	2	1	1,023	Off Market
416 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.11	$1,118,900	3	2	1,714	Off Market
414 Everett St, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.12	$1,375,700	4	3	1,916	Off Market
305 Coronado St, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.10	$1,135,000	3	2	1,613	Recently Sold
423 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.13	$1,025,000	3	1	1,212	Recently Sold
236 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530	0.08	$1,389,200	4	2	1,723	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1948

918 sqft

$1,057/sqft

About this House

Warm inviting bungalow, with artistic details, on a friendly established block. This sunny home is newly upgraded and move-in ready. Features include fresh interior paint, beautiful refinished oak floors, energy-efficient gas fireplace, and a bedroom heating system. Kitchen and bath are updated with lovely tiled floors and designer-quality features. The charming kitchen includes new stainless steel appliances. The updated bathroom includes graceful fixtures and fresh subway- tiled tub walls. Tankless H20 heater.This sweet, beloved home has lovely serene garden views, and great interior flow. In front, the brick-and-tile patio is surrounded by gorgeous flowering trees. Flowing to the back of the house, french doors from the rear bedroom lead to a new deck, and a lovely, level, back yard. The rear bedroom is spacious and features a skylight and cupula. In the expansive yard, plenty of room to garden, relax, play. Located minutes to shopping, Fat Apples, Rialto Cinema, BART and bus lines.

305 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 918 sqft single-family home built in 1948. It last sold for $875,000 on May 27, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $969,900, with a rent estimate of $3,756/month.

Home Details for 305 Behrens St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Wall, GasHeating Fuel: Wall
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: StuccoGarden

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948Year Updated: 1948
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3275 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 27, 2020 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40902060	Sold	$875,000
Apr 29, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$795,000
Apr 19, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$795,000
Aug 7, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$201,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$976,074

Additional Cost

Market trends in El Cerrito

Last updated July 2026

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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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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
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
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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 305 Behrens St

What is 305 Behrens St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 305 Behrens St in El Cerrito, CA is $969,900.
What is the price history for 305 Behrens St?
305 Behrens St in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $875,000 in May 2020.
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 305 Behrens St?
The lot at 305 Behrens St in El Cerrito, CA is about 0.08 acres (3,485 sq ft).