El Cerrito Homes with Bay View

El Cerrito Homes with Bay View

Welcome to El Cerrito, California—a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Contra Costa County. Known for its breathtaking views and vibrant community, El Cerrito offers a unique blend of suburban charm and urban accessibility. With its prime location just a stone’s throw away from the bustling cities of Berkeley and Richmond, residents enjoy the best of both worlds: a peaceful retreat with easy access to the rich cultural and culinary experiences of the Bay Area.

One of the most captivating features of El Cerrito is its stunning homes with bay views. Imagine waking up each morning to the shimmering waters of the San Francisco Bay right outside your window, with the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the rolling hills of Marin County as your backdrop. These properties are not just homes; they are a lifestyle, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life while still being conveniently located near major highways and public transportation.

El Cerrito is also rich in outdoor activities, with numerous parks, trails, and recreational facilities that cater to families and nature enthusiasts alike. The community is known for its friendly atmosphere, excellent schools, and a diverse array of local shops and restaurants, making it an ideal place for families, young professionals, and retirees.

Whether you’re looking for a cozy bungalow or a modern hillside retreat, El Cerrito’s homes with bay views promise an unparalleled living experience. Come discover the charm of this remarkable city and find your dream home with a view that will take your breath away!

Newest El Cerrito Homes with Bay View

7425 Moeser Ln, El Cerrito
$849,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41152516 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Sweet, Light Filled, and Ready for You! Welcome to 7425 Moeser Lane, a sunny 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom El Cerrito home set just high enough in the hills to catch a view, yet close enough to enjoy a walkable neighborhood in the sought after Madera Elementary School zone*. Lovingly updated and filled with natural light, it offers so much space and an easy, welcoming feel from the moment you walk in. The living room, dining area, and kitchen flow together in one open concept space where sunlight streams across warm wood floors. Cook, gather, and connect all at once, whether it’s a busy weeknight or a holiday dinner with everyone you love. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and opens easily to the expansive yard. Three bedrooms give you room to spread out, including a primary suite with its own ensuite bath, just begging for French doors to open it straight to your outdoor oasis. Both bathrooms have been refreshed, and upgraded closet interiors with mirrored doors add smart storage and a bright, open feel. Additional updates include fresh interior and exterior paint, updated light fixtures in select areas, and a tankless water heater for on demand hot water. Out back, a beautiful upslope garden with freshly painted fencing, mature plantings, fruit trees, and new mulch makes a peaceful spot to grow, explore, or simply sit and take in the scenery. A new backyard access step beside the garage offers amazing views. The two car garage, now with a new door motor, has plenty of room for cars, storage, and weekend projects. And the location seals the deal. You’re minutes from El Cerrito Plaza with Trader Joe’s, Lucky, and a Tuesday and Saturday farmers’ market, plus the historic Cerrito Theater, Banter wine bar, and favorite local eats along San Pablo Avenue. Nature lovers will enjoy nearby Hillside Natural Area, Wildcat Canyon, and Berkeley Country Club. Commuters will love both El Cerrito Plaza and El Cerrito Del Norte BART stations with direct service to San Francisco and Oakland, about twenty minutes to UC Berkeley, quick access to Highways 80 and 580, and the Ohlone Greenway for walking and biking. Come plant roots in El Cerrito. We can’t wait to welcome you home! *Buyer to verify school assignment with the school district.

7425 Moeser Ln, El Cerrito
925 Avis Dr, El Cerrito
$1,299,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41151830 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to 925 Avis Dr, a one-of-a-kind private compound where character, comfort, and sweeping Bay views come together. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,341 sq ft of versatile living space, this distinctive property blends timeless charm with exceptional indoor-outdoor living, complete with a detached ADU and beautifully terraced grounds. The main residence welcomes you with warm hardwood and terracotta tile floors, a cozy tiled fireplace, and a light-filled custom kitchen featuring a butcher-block island, rich green tile accents, and a sunny breakfast nook with a built-in window bench. Thoughtfully designed for everyday living and entertaining, the home offers flexible spaces, with ground-floor bedrooms opening directly to the lower outdoor areas. Tucked away from the main house, the charming detached ADU offers a character all its own. Dramatic vaulted wood-beam ceilings, a skylight, and a cozy sleeping loft with ladder access create a distinctive retreat. A fully equipped kitchen, stylish vanity bath, and private bedroom with exposed wood ceilings and bay windows make this space ideal for extended family, visiting guests, or a private home office. Step outside to discover a resort-inspired, terraced backyard designed for relaxation and connection. Stone flagstone patios create inviting gathering spaces, while a gazebo-covered hot tub offers the perfect place to unwind. A rustic greenhouse invites your gardening pursuits, and a spiral staircase leads to an elevated view deck where you can take in the surrounding scenery and sweeping Bay views. Additional highlights include solar panels, a radiant heating system, and an attached finished garage. Rarely does a property offer this much character, privacy, and versatility in one setting. With its captivating views, distinctive architectural details, separate living quarters, and enchanting outdoor spaces, 925 Avis Dr is more than a home—it's a private retreat with room to live, gather, and make it your own.

925 Avis Dr, El Cerrito
104 Vista Heights Rd, El Cerrito
$798,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41151606 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Spectacular 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome with unobstructed sweeping views of Wildcat Canyon stretching all the way to the Bay. Blending charm, thoughtful upgrades, and a peaceful setting, the open living, dining, and kitchen areas feature vaulted ceilings, windows framing the views, and a fireplace with a warm wood surround. Shiplap feature walls and natural wood accents add character, while two balconies invite outdoor relaxation. The kitchen offers newer stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a breakfast bar with casual seating. The lower level includes the primary suite, a second bedroom and bathroom, and full-size laundry. Upstairs, a private third bedroom offers flexibility as an office or den. Contemporary updates include refreshed bathrooms, paint, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and hardware, complemented by hardwood floors, newer carpet, and dual-pane windows and sliding doors. Two private parking spaces plus a one-car garage with loft storage. Tucked into a quiet, private location adjacent to trails and Berkeley Country Club, this home offers convenient access to El Cerrito, Richmond, Berkeley, and beyond with nearby Madera Elementary adding to the appeal. Welcome home!

104 Vista Heights Rd, El Cerrito
2338 Mono Ave, El Cerrito
$899,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41150879 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to 2338 Mono Ave, a light-filled El Cerrito Hills home on a generous 5,000-square-foot lot, offering two spacious bedrooms, one and a half baths, 1,317 square feet of living space, and versatile bonus areas designed to adapt to the way you live. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area features high ceilings and durable SPC vinyl flooring, creating a bright, welcoming setting for everyday living and entertaining. The brand-new kitchen includes abundant cabinetry and three windows overlooking the backyard, bringing in natural light and connecting the heart of the home to the outdoors. Upstairs, both spacious bedrooms offer high ceilings and ample closet space, with one featuring a partial Bay view. The lower level expands the possibilities with a sun-filled family room and half bath—ideal for a home office, den, guest area, media room, creative studio, or potential additional sleeping space—along with dedicated laundry. Whether you need a quiet place to work, room for guests, or space to unwind, this flexible level can evolve with your needs. An oversized one-car garage includes a separate workshop or office area behind it, offering even more potential for remote work, hobbies, creative projects, a home gym, or organized storage. Together, the lower level and garage create valuable options for working, creating, exercising, and pursuing future plans from home. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living in the private backyard, with a lush lawn and patio ready for relaxing, outdoor dining, and entertaining. The expansive lot offers room for gardening, play, and future possibilities, while fresh interior and exterior paint, attractive curb appeal, and an automatic sprinkler system complete the home. Conveniently located near El Cerrito del Norte BART, shopping, Grocery Outlet, Planet Fitness, Home Depot, and easy I-80 access, this versatile home offers room to live, work, entertain, and grow—all in a welcoming El Cerrito Hills setting.

2338 Mono Ave, El Cerrito
8765 Terrace Drive, El Cerrito
$2,498,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41147625 MLS ⋅ Active Status
First time on the market in 50 years, this once-in-a-generation single-level estate at 8765 Terrace Drive in El Cerrito sits on nearly half an acre of completely flat, usable land behind a private entry gate. The sprawling, park-like grounds set the stage for a home built for entertaining, with panoramic views enjoyed from the kitchen, formal dinning room, living room, and primary suite. Vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceilings grace the formal dining room, living room, and primary suite, while the gourmet kitchen showcases a 60” Viking stove and beautiful cabinetry, opening to a wooden deck on one side and a sunken family room on the other. The 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath layout is complemented by a detached, temperature-controlled wine room holding up to 500 bottles with its own side patio. A three-car garage with deep storage closets, and a generous garden shed tucked behind the garage add to the high points of this home. Owned solar panels paired with two Enphase battery backup system, two central heating and air conditioning units, and low-maintenance and manicured yard round out this rare offering - a true legacy home ready for its next family. Sunday Open House 10/25 2-4:30pm. Views: Downtown

8765 Terrace Drive, El Cerrito
716 Gelston Pl, El Cerrito
$2,249,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41140884 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Spectacular panoramic views of SF Bay and beyond from almost every room. 3rd floor is a large recreation/family room with views to die for, with fully enclosed sitting room attached for enjoying the view. Original owner has maintained and updated the home extremely well. Stunning views from living room, each bedroom and the large rec room on the top floor. There is a potential in-law suite on lower floor with a full kitchen and half-bath downstairs. Main (2nd floor) kitchen has been updated and features a large island. 2nd floor also features a large formal dining room as well as a breakfast nook. 2nd floor hall bath is equiped with a walk-in Safe-Step jetted tub. Primary bedroom/bathroom is also on the 2nd floor and features a large walk through closet, sauna and, of course, a panoramic view. This property is also equiped with an electric car charger and a 5000 volt generator for backup power. All this just a short drive from the city and also close to shops, dining, transportation and more. Most of the custom made furniture on the property can be included in the sale, if desired.

716 Gelston Pl, El Cerrito
7788 Moeser, El Cerrito
$595,000
41134007 MLS ⋅ Active Status
You know that view that everyone loves? Own it! Along with stupendous San Francisco Bay Views, this property is mostly level, set away from the street by virtue of being a flag lot, and it has architectural renderings to help visualize what you can build. Flag lots like this do not come along everyday. Go up and see to appreciate all of this properties attributes. Views: Ridge, Downtown

7788 Moeser, El Cerrito
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