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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 17 hours ago

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818 Galvin Dr,El Cerrito, CA 94530

818 Galvin DrEl CerritoCA94530

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Charming, beautifully updated home offering stunning San Francisco views and the convenience of single-level living once inside. This move-in ready home features gorgeous hardwood floors, remodeled bathrooms, and a beautifully updated kitchen with stone countertops and luxury vinyl flooring. Enjoy energy efficiency with fully paid solar, a Tesla backup battery, a tankless water heater, replaced ductwork, and a new roof installed in 2024 with added insulation. The home has been freshly painted inside and out and features new lighting in the bedrooms and dining room. Additional highlights include approved city plans to convert the storage room off the garage into an ADU, a sewer-compliant certification, and a clear pest report for added peace of mind. Located within the desirable Kensington Elementary School attendance area (buyer to verify with the school district).

Full Property Details for 818 Galvin Dr

General

  • Price: $949,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MAX
  • MLS ID: 41143217
  • Updated: 8/1/2026
  • Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Interior Features: Storage, Updated Kitchen
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Solid Surface, Shower Stall, Tub, Updated Baths
  • Primary Bathroom: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Microwave, Freestanding Range/Oven, Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Garage

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Front

Parking

  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Location

  • Area: Listing
  • County: Contra Costa
  • Subdivision: El Cerrito Hills
  • Driving Directions: San Pablo to Stockton to Terrace to Galvin Dr..

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories/Levels: One Story
  • Year Built: 1941

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 5662.8
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale: Yes
  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $643

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 5033120352

Listed by RE/MAX Accord, Melanie Peterson-Katz

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  • Melanie Peterson-Katz

    RE/MAX Accord

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Schools serving 818 Galvin Dr

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Kensington Elementary School
90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708
K-60.8 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
7-80.8 mi
El Cerrito Senior High School
540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
9-120.6 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 818 Galvin Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/29/2026
Listed
$949,000
62.22%
MLS
8/16/2004
Sold
$585,000
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Tax History for 818 Galvin Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$11,664
—
$831,729
2%
2025
$11,664
4%
$815,421
2%
2023
$11,180
—
$799,433
2%
2023
$11,180
2%
$783,759
2%
2022
$11,014
—
$768,392
2%
2021
$10,972
5%
$753,327
1%
2020
$10,494
2%
$745,603
2%
2019
$10,293
4%
$730,984
2%
2018
$9,935
2%
$716,652
2%
2017
$9,775
—
$702,601
2%
2016
$9,743
—
$688,825
2%
2015
$9,781
14%
$678,479
16%
2014
$8,568
26%
$585,000
28%
2013
$6,808
—
$456,500
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818 Galvin Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530 (MLS# 41143217) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 818 Galvin Dr is currently listed for $949,000 and was received on July 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 818 Galvin Dr? 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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