855 Bates Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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855 Bates Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,941 sqft

$2,124,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,799/mo*
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$2,124,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,799/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,941 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.13M
Since last month
Increased$4K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$98K (+4.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$641K (+42.7%)
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 +66% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.14M
July 2026$2.14M
June 2026$2.15M
May 2026$2.17M
April 2026$2.13M
March 2026$2.15M
February 2026$2.09M
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
844 Gelston Pl, El Cerrito, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,975,000
09/05/25
4
4
2,278
809 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
12/18/25
7
3
2,889
8170 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
02/17/26
3
3
2,156
24 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
07/10/26
4
3
2,261
829 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$2,800,000
11/25/25
5
3
3,144
8440 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,363,750
05/19/26
3
2.5
1,659
19 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
12/15/25
4
3
2,185
39 Anson Way, Kensington, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,127,616
07/10/26
4
3
2,695
1109 Brewster Dr, El Cerrito, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,976,000
11/17/25
4
3
2,834
61 Cowper Ave, Kensington, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,575,000
02/25/26
4
2.5
1,956

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
872 Bates Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.04
$1,050,000
2
2
1,232
Recently Sold
8339 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.09
$1,635,700
4
3
2,539
Off Market
844 Gelston Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.07
$1,946,100
4
4
2,278
Off Market
8315 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.09
$1,551,900
5
3
2,543
Off Market
829 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.10
$2,800,000
5
3
3,144
Recently Sold
8530 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.13
$1,125,000
2
2
1,767
Recently Sold
8440 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.13
$1,363,750
3
2.5
1,659
Recently Sold
716 Gelston Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.10
$2,249,000
4
2
4,064
For Sale
8246 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.13
$680,000
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-
-
For Sale
821 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.13
$1,467,400
4
3
2,095
Off Market
910 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.15
$2,019,000
6
5
4,562
Off Market
709 Gelston Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.12
$1,172,900
3
2
1,830
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1999
Living Area
2,941 sqft
Price/Sqft
$722
Parking
2 Parking Spaces

About this House

Luxury Custom Home with Iconic 3-Bridge Views on the Kensington-El Cerrito Border Perched in the El Cerrito Hills along the Kensington border, this stunning custom-built single-family home offers luxury living with panoramic views of the Golden Gate, Bay, and Richmond-San Rafael bridges extraordinary vantage point that captures the essence of the San Francisco Bay. Designed with elegance and comfort in mind, the main residence features 3 spacious bedrooms, high-end finishes, and expansive windows that flood the home with natural light. The fully independent in-law unit includes its own private entrance, kitchen, and bathroomideal for guests, multi-generational living, or premium rental potential. Nestled on a quiet street near top-rated schools, parks, BART, and the shops of both Kensington and El Cerrito, this property combines the best of convenience, privacy, and breathtaking scenery. A rare opportunity to lease a most desirable custom home.
855 Bates Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,941 sqft single-family home built in 1999. It last sold for $1,500,000 on Apr 28, 2004 (14,900% above the $10,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2025 with an asking price of $10,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 18, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,124,700, with a rent estimate of $6,574/month.

Home Details for 855 Bates Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, FireplaceCooling System: Ceiling FanHeating Fuel: Central
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Tile
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1999
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 12 Months

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 18, 2025
Source: SFAR #425062815
ListingRemoved
$10,000
Nov 7, 2025
Source: SFAR #425062815
Listed For Rent
$10,000
Aug 8, 2025
Source: SFAR #425062815
ListingRemoved
$10,000
Aug 3, 2025
Source: SFAR #425062815
Listed For Rent
$10,000
Apr 28, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,500,000

Market trends in El Cerrito

Last updated July 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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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 855 Bates Ave

  • What is 855 Bates Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 855 Bates Ave in El Cerrito, CA is $2,124,700.
  • What is the price history for 855 Bates Ave?
    855 Bates Ave in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $1,500,000 in April 2004.
  • 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 855 Bates Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 855 Bates Ave in El Cerrito, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 855 Bates Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 855 Bates Ave in El Cerrito, CA has in-unit laundry.