Affordable Homes in El Cerrito
Little El Cerrito is one of my favorite Contra Costa towns, with *two* BART stations, an amazing restored Art Deco movie theater, a Peet’s, a Trader Joe’s …. the list goes on. The last time I dared to suggest that home prices were dropping there, I was met with howls of fury. So let’s just say, here’s a sampling of affordable homes. (Photo: City of El Cerrito Web site.)
6400 Moeser Lane #5, El Cerrito: 2 bedrooms/1 bath, 751 sq ft, $360,000. Admittedly, the homeowners’ association dues are steep ($273), but it’s an end unit with a hill view! Close to BART and shopping!
19 Wildwood Place, El Cerrito: 2 bedrooms/2.5 baths, 1,448 sq ft, $438,000. Ooh, this place is a looker. It’s in the El Cerrito hills (classiest part of town!), has views of the Bay and is close to restaurants, shops & BART. Beautiful sun-drenched rooms and an open floor plan. Homeowners’ association dues are $410, though, ouch!
509 Bonnie Drive, El Cerrito: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3,437 sq ft, $499,000. This is described as a “fixer,” but you have to view the photos to grasp the enormity of understatement we’re dealing with here. In particular, there is a green carpet that will live on in my nightmares for some time to come, I fear. (All you readers seem to be sufficiently sophisticated that I needn’t add that carpets are easily replaced.)
6483 Conlon Avenue, El Cerrito: Before saying anything else: This is very close to the BART station, and BART does have a whistle. Now: 3 bedrooms/2 baths, 1,306 sq ft., $515,000. Looks just beautiful in the photos, with lots of light in the rooms. It’s across from a park and has a patio.
715 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito: 3 bedrooms/2 baths, 1,535 sq ft, $588,000. The house has two fireplaces, gardens and a deck and, like most homes in El Cerrito, is near shops and public transportation.
