22 San Carlos Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 - Photo 1

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$1,500,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath

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Property Description

[Post-refresh pictures coming soon] Just 200 feet from the Albany border, this charming bungalow offers the best of El Cerrito in an exceptional Albany-adjacent location. Only four blocks from vibrant Solano Avenue, enjoy easy access to one of the East Bay's most beloved pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining districts, home to more than 50 eateries, independent boutiques, neighborhood events, and the annual Solano Avenue Stroll - East Bay's largest street festival. 22 San Carlos is also only a couple of blocks from the Sunday Kensington Farmer's market. Inside, timeless character shines through a classic projecting bay window with built-in window seat, inviting fireplace, and original hardwood floors. Three bedrooms and 1.5 baths are complemented by a spacious kitchen that opens to a delightful European-inspired backyard with brick pathways, a dining terrace, and the picturesque backdrop of a charming church clock tower. A bonus detached structure with its own kitchenette, bathroom, and laundry offers exceptional flexibility for guests, a home office, creative space, or possible ADU potential (buyer to verify). Electrical upgrades just completed with permits. Off-street parking includes an EV charger, completing this rare blend of character, convenience, and location.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 22 San Carlos Ave

General

Sold For: $1,500,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41146969
Added to Site: 30 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 7
Interior Features: Dining Area, Storage, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Gas, Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Nook, Solid Surface Counter, Dishwasher, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry: Laundry Closet

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Storage

Parking

Parking Features: Off Street

Location

Area: Listing
County: Contra Costa
Subdivision: St Jeromes
Driving Directions: Thousand Oaks Blvd to San Carlos Ave...

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Baseboard, Forced Air

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Exterior Const.: Composition Shingles, Stucco, Wood Siding
Roof: Composition Shingles
Windows: Bay Window(s)
Stories/Levels: One Story
Living Area: 1,230 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1939

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Dimensions: 3920.4
Lot Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped
Fencing (Description): Fenced, Wood

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $730

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 5042830108

Listed by Compass, Denis Neema
Sold by The Agency, Anne Culbertson

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Schools

Schools serving 22 San Carlos Ave

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Harding Elementary School 7230 Fairmount Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	K-6	0.5 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School 7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	7-8	1.8 mi
El Cerrito Senior High School 540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	9-12	0.5 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 22 San Carlos Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/14/2026

Sold

$1,500,000

67.04%

MLS

9/02/2026

Listed

$898,000

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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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Beds
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22 San Carlos Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 (MLS# 41146969) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,500,000 on September 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 22 San Carlos Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in El Cerrito? You can browse all El Cerrito real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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