1231 Brighton Ave, Albany, CA 94706 - Photo 1

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$1,100,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home situated on a desirable corner lot with added flexibility and long-term potential. Whether you're an owner-occupant or an investor exploring future possibilities, the corner lot location offers unique advantages. Inside, the home features an updated kitchen with granite countertops and newer stainless steel appliances, along with luxury plank flooring throughout. Newer dual-pane PVC windows provide great natural light and energy efficiency. The converted garage workshop creates a versatile bonus space ideal for hobbies, storage, a home gym, studio, workshop, or potential future ADU conversion possibilities. Conveniently located just blocks from top-rated schools and only minutes from El Cerrito Plaza, shopping, dining, and BART, this property combines comfort, location, and opportunity in one of El Cerrito's most desirable neighborhoods.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1231 Brighton Ave

General

Sold For: $1,100,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41131475
Added to Site: 89 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms
Fireplace(s): None
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Flooring: Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Primary Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tile, Window

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Stone Counters, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry: Dryer, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard

Parking

Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, On Street

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: Albany
Driving Directions: GPS..

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

Sewer: Sewer in Street
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Other
Exterior Const.: Stucco
Roof: Composition Shingles
Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
Stories/Levels: One Story
Living Area: 1,008 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1944

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Dimensions: 3920.4
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $941

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 67283111

Listed by RE/MAX Regency, Jaime Tijero and RE/MAX Regency, Viktor Manrique
Sold by Keller Williams Realty, Justin Paek

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Schools

Schools serving 1231 Brighton Ave

School District:Albany City Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Cornell Elementary School 920 Talbot Avenue, Albany, CA 94706	K-5	0.6 mi
Marin Elementary School 1001 Santa Fe Avenue, Albany, CA 94706	K-5	0.8 mi
Ocean View Elementary School 1000 Jackson Street, Albany, CA 94706	K-5	0.8 mi
Albany Middle School 1259 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA 94706	6-8	0.2 mi
Albany High School 603 Key Route Boulevard, Albany, CA 94706	9-12	0.3 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1231 Brighton Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/27/2026

Sold

$1,100,000

15.91%

MLS

4/17/2026

Listed

$949,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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