7120 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
OFF MARKET

$884,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 753 sqft

7120 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Est. Refi. Payment $5,449/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 5, 2024 for $850,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$884K
Since last month
Decreased$11K (-1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$49K (+5.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$33K (+3.9%)
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 +26% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$883K
August 2026$882K
July 2026$894K
June 2026$901K
May 2026$899K
April 2026$890K
March 2026$906K
February 2026$905K
January 2026$855K
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
411 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$950,000
06/08/26
2
1
768
506 Clayton Ave, El Cerrito, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$944,000
10/27/25
2
1
980
620 Elm St, El Cerrito, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$820,000
04/15/26
2
1
850
725 Pomona Ave, El Cerrito, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$600,000
02/09/26
2
1
794
423 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,025,000
05/18/26
3
1
1,212
556 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,025,000
11/21/25
3
1
1,135
535 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,065,000
04/03/26
3
1
1,154
618 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$685,000
11/14/25
2
1
833
130 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$860,000
06/10/26
3
1
997

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
418 Clayton Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.06
$1,175,200
2
1.5
1,426
Off Market
7200 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.03
$1,290,700
3
2
1,656
Off Market
440 Albemarle St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.03
$1,037,300
3
1
944
Off Market
506 Clayton Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.04
$940,500
2
1
980
Off Market
443 Albemarle St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.05
$860,000
3
3.5
1,394
Recently Sold
7316 Rockway Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.11
$1,230,000
3
2
1,442
Recently Sold
7305 Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.12
$926,700
2
1
1,019
Off Market
416 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.10
$1,118,900
3
2
1,714
Off Market
507 Albemarle St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.06
$889,100
2
1
836
Off Market
412 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.10
$988,400
2
1
1,023
Off Market
410 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.11
$1,025,800
2
2
1,219
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 7120 Central Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1926
753 sqft
$1,174/sqft
Garage

About this House

Charming freshly updated Central El Cerrito starter home is ready for a new owner! Located near El Cerrito Plaza, Farmer’s Market, BART, schools, and parks, this delightful bungalow radiates simple elegance. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a cozy living room with a traditional fireplace, the home exudes warmth. Hardwood floors and accent trim accentuate its old-world charm. The bathroom showcases elegant subway tile and classical console sink with brass fixtures. The updated kitchen, adorned with clean white finishes and accents in bold red, opens to a charming backyard with ample space for a gardening enthusiast. The yard includes a washer and dryer locker, raised garden beds, and a tool shed. A detached one-car garage, complemented by additional driveway space, provides versatility for storage or parking. Don't miss out on this period-charm-infused gem!
7120 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 753 sqft single-family home built in 1926. It last sold for the $850,000 asking price on Feb 5, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $884,200, with a rent estimate of $3,677/month.
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by Elena Mendelson DRE #01883139, (925) 639-6574
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Bought with: Todd Hodson DRE #00909437, (510) 701-1008, Red Oak Realty
Source: CCAR, MLS#41044427

Home Details for 7120 Central Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 753 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Floor FurnaceNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Floor Furnace
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Linoleum
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Linoleum

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: FencedExterior: StorageNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage Faces Front,On Street
Pool
Pool: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1926
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 5041010306

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $850,000
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: El CerritoCommunity: Fairmount

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 753 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3920.4 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41044427

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 5, 2024
Source: CCAR #41044427
Sold
$850,000
Jan 9, 2024
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41044427
Pending
$850,000
Nov 27, 2023
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41044427
PriceChange
$850,000
Price decreased by 5%
Nov 15, 2023
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41044427
Listed For Sale
$899,000

Market trends in El Cerrito

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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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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CCAR ©2026. Bay East ©2026. bridgeMLS ©2026. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the CCAR MLS, or Bay East 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 2026-09-06 14:16:03 PDT

Frequently asked questions about 7120 Central Ave

  • What is 7120 Central Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 7120 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA is $884,200.
  • What is the price history for 7120 Central Ave?
    7120 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $850,000 in February 2024.
  • 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 7120 Central Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 7120 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 7120 Central Ave have a yard?
    Yes, 7120 Central Ave in El Cerrito, CA has a yard.

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