8801 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
OFF MARKET

$1,549,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,082 sqft

8801 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Est. Refi. Payment $9,805/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 20, 2023 for $1,450,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.55M
Since last month
Increased$9K (+0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$48K (+3.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$102K (+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 +79% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.55M
August 2026$1.54M
July 2026$1.55M
June 2026$1.59M
May 2026$1.58M
April 2026$1.56M
March 2026$1.59M
February 2026$1.56M
January 2026$1.51M
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
8618 Edgehill Ct, El Cerrito, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
05/26/26
3
2
1,648
61 Cowper Ave, Kensington, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,575,000
02/25/26
4
2.5
1,956
820 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,320,000
12/05/25
3
2
1,855
8440 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,363,750
05/19/26
3
2.5
1,659
24 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
07/10/26
4
3
2,261
19 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
12/15/25
4
3
2,185
28 Kensington Ct, Kensington, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,450,001
12/05/25
4
3
2,328
8530 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,125,000
02/18/26
2
2
1,767
809 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
12/18/25
7
3
2,889
8170 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
02/17/26
3
3
2,156

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
915 Clark Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.03
$1,655,700
4
4
2,455
Off Market
911 Clark Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.03
$575,000
-
-
-
For Sale
8730 Don Carol Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.08
$2,098,200
3
3
2,186
Off Market
8618 Edgehill Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.08
$2,050,000
3
2
1,648
Recently Sold
8741 Don Carol Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.08
$1,740,500
3
2
2,392
Off Market
8765 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.06
$2,498,000
4
2.5
3,276
For Sale
923 Leneve Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.05
$1,543,700
5
3
2,627
Off Market
948 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.11
$1,281,200
3
2
1,355
Off Market
8750 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.06
$1,398,700
3
2.5
2,415
Off Market
8715 Don Carol Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.11
$2,376,800
4
3
2,940
Off Market
8702 Don Carol Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
0.12
$2,007,000
3
2
1,894
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1978
2,082 sqft
$744/sqft
Garage

About this House

With sweeping views from the Bay Bridge to the Golden Gate, this stunning architectural home marries bold design with modern updates, offering turnkey living in a premier setting. Designed by award-winning Berkeley architect, Daniel Smith, the home’s front steps are carved into the unique serpentine rock, leading to a bright and airy home featuring vaulted ceilings, skylights, and many thoughtful upgrades. Freshly painted with newly installed luxury vinyl flooring, the main level includes a bedroom, full bath, sunny dining room, and a family room with picture window framing the Bay Bridge and San Francisco skyline. It also includes an updated kitchen with quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances. French doors open to an additional living room on the main level with a sliding door to the back deck for indoor/outdoor enjoyment. Two staircases lead to the upper story, featuring two spacious bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and bay views, which share a marble-clad bathroom with jetted tub. The lower level features a bonus room with storage area and access to the partial garage. Soak in the gorgeous scenery from the wraparound terrace off the main level or retreat to the private backyard, with redwood deck, level lawn and lush landscaping. A truly special property!
8801 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,082 sqft single-family home built in 1978. It last sold for $1,450,000 on Dec 20, 2023 (12% above the $1,298,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,549,200, with a rent estimate of $5,581/month.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Daniel Fitzpatrick DRE #01892947, (925) 282-0483
Real Estate Experts Erapowered
Bought with: Mark Fleckles DRE #01343751, (510) 967-6169, Bay Area Modern Real Estate
Source: CCAR, MLS#41043865

Home Details for 8801 Terrace Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2082 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water HeaterDishwasherDryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: Three Or MoreFloors: Vinyl
View
Has a ViewView: City Lights, Bridge(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: FencedNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Has a GarageParking: Garage
Pool
Pool: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1978
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Contemporary
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 5053010376

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,298,000
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: El CerritoCommunity: El Cerrito Hills

Building

Building Details
Builder Name: Daniel Smith
Building Area
Building Area: 2082 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969.6 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41043865

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 20, 2023
Source: CCAR #41043865
Sold
$1,450,000
Dec 1, 2023
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41043865
Pending
$1,298,000
Nov 23, 2023
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41043865
PendingToActive
$1,298,000
Nov 19, 2023
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41043865
Contingent
$1,298,000
Nov 7, 2023
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41043865
Listed For Sale
$1,298,000

Market trends in El Cerrito

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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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.
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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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Frequently asked questions about 8801 Terrace Dr

  • What is 8801 Terrace Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8801 Terrace Dr in El Cerrito, CA is $1,549,200.
  • What is the price history for 8801 Terrace Dr?
    8801 Terrace Dr in El Cerrito, CA last sold for $1,450,000 in December 2023.
  • 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 8801 Terrace Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8801 Terrace Dr in El Cerrito, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 8801 Terrace Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8801 Terrace Dr in El Cerrito, CA has in-unit laundry.

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