1140 Arlington Blvd., El Cerrito, CA 94530

$1,698,000
5
BD
3
BA
2,803
SqFt

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List Price
$1,698,000
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
41149231
Year Built
1966
Property Type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,803
Lot Size
10,000
Acres
0.23
County
Contra Costa
Subdivision
El Cerrito Hills

Property Description

A Private Garden Retreat for Modern Bay Area Living El Cerrito is one of the East Bay Hills’ best-kept secrets—offering timeless architecture, nature, community, and easy access to Berkeley, BART, regional parks, and San Francisco. Set on approximately 10,000 sq. ft., this approximately 2,755 sq. ft. home offers something increasingly rare near S.F. and Berkeley: space to live, work, entertain, and recharge while staying connected to the city. Five bedrooms provide exceptional flexibility for family, guests, home offices, creative pursuits, fitness, and today’s hybrid lifestyle. Natural light fills gracious formal and casual spaces. At the heart of the home, a beautifully designed chef’s kitchen with custom wood cabinetry and stone countertops opens to the living and dining areas and flows directly to the garden. Traditional character adds warmth, craftsmanship, and texture often missing from new construction. The Garden Is the Heart of the Home Professionally landscaped and featured in numerous publications, the grounds feature mature specimen trees, established plantings, expansive lawn, and multiple outdoor gathering spaces. Enjoy morning coffee with a laptop, family afternoons, dinners under the trees, or evenings with friends. More than a backyard, the garden is an extension of the home. Over the years, it has welcomed music, dinners, charitable events, private Cal gatherings, celebrations, and groups of up to 200 guests. El Cerrito Hills offers a rare balance of privacy, nature, neighborhood, and connectivity, with regional parks and trails nearby and convenient access to BART and routes connecting Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area. Zoned for Madera Elementary School, offering a Gifted & Talented program and support for students with IEPs. 1140 Arlington offers the space, character, flexibility, and connection to create a truly modern Bay Area life.

Additional Information

Style
Custom
Stories
2
Garage Spaces
2
Appliances
Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Exterior
Wood Shingles
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Family Room, Living Room
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
Kitchen Features
Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Laundry Features
Laundry Room
Lot Description
Premium Lot, Private
Total Number of Rooms
9
Parking Features
Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener
Pool Type
None
Roof
Composition
Water Sewer
Public
Elementary School
West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
High School
West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

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Listing courtesy of Ruth Frassetto from Compass. 510-697-8606

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