El Cerrito Homes with City Lights View

El Cerrito Homes with City Lights View

Welcome to El Cerrito, California – a charming gem nestled in the heart of Contra Costa County! This vibrant city boasts a unique blend of suburban tranquility and urban accessibility, making it an ideal place to call home. With its rich history, diverse community, and stunning natural landscapes, El Cerrito offers residents a lifestyle that is both fulfilling and picturesque.

One of the most captivating features of El Cerrito is its breathtaking city lights views. Imagine winding down after a long day with a glass of wine on your balcony, gazing at the sparkling lights of the Bay Area as the sun sets. Homes with city lights views in El Cerrito provide not just a living space, but a daily reminder of the beauty that surrounds you. These properties often come with expansive windows, spacious decks, or private patios, ensuring that you can enjoy the stunning vistas from the comfort of your home.

Beyond the views, El Cerrito is known for its excellent schools, vibrant parks, and a strong sense of community. Residents can enjoy local farmers' markets, eclectic dining options, and easy access to public transportation, making it a breeze to explore nearby cities like Berkeley and Oakland.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to upgrade, El Cerrito’s real estate market offers a variety of homes that cater to diverse tastes and budgets. With its enchanting city lights views and welcoming atmosphere, El Cerrito is more than just a place to live; it’s a place to thrive. Come discover your dream home in this captivating city!

Newest El Cerrito Homes with City Lights View

$2,498,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41147625 MLS
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.

8765 Terrace Drive, El Cerrito
$949,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41147587 MLS
Have you been searching for a unicorn? A spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a primary en-suite, Bay views, a level yard, level-in living, and Madera Elementary zoning? Welcome to 6788 Glen Mawr—peacefully tucked away yet just a short stroll to BART. Set back from the street on a beautifully maintained 5,000-square-foot lot, the home welcomes you with a gently sloping approach and drought-tolerant gardens, with Canyon Trail Park and El Cerrito’s many open spaces nearby. Inside, the living and dining rooms form the heart of the home, centered around an original brick fireplace and flowing into the sunny family room. Sliding doors open to the deck and level garden, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living with views of the Bay and East Bay hills. The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, and new hardwood floors, while two spacious bedrooms overlooking the garden and an updated bath with terrazzo floors complete the main level. Upstairs, the private primary suite offers even better views, a walk-in closet, and a newly remodeled spa-like bath with a generous shower, zellige tile, terrazzo floors, and designer finishes. Peaceful, spacious, and wonderfully livable, 6788 Glen Mawr is that rare El Cerrito unicorn you’ve been waiting for.

6788 Glen Mawr Ave, El Cerrito
$1,395,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41146912 MLS
TWILIGHT OPEN HOUSE THURS. 9/10, 6-8PM. This elegant residence sits on a prominent hillside in the Arlington Hills/Berkeley Country Club neighborhood, just moments from the Kensington border and served by Kensington Hilltop Elementary. Offering approximately 2,716± sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the home is distinguished by exceptionally spacious rooms, abundant natural light, and beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Mt. Tamalpais, and surrounding hills. Oversized windows capture the natural light and scenery, creating bright, inviting living spaces. The living room centers around a classic brick fireplace with hardwood floors and wonderful indoor/outdoor flow. The updated kitchen features crisp white shaker cabinetry, champagne hardware, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, generous workspace, and a charming eat-in nook. The impressive primary suite is a true retreat, offering an unusually generous amount of space with high ceilings, walls of windows, sweeping views, and a separate sitting area. The spa-inspired en-suite bath features a custom Brazilian-style walk-in shower, while a newly installed ductless mini-split provides individualized climate control. All four bedrooms are generously oversized, offering a level of space increasingly difficult to find in the area. A versatile bonus room provides flexibility for a home office, gym, studio, or creative space. Outside, mature landscaping surrounds multiple outdoor living areas, including a wraparound deck and pergola overlooking the tree-lined hillside and Bay beyond. Terraced gardens provide inviting spaces for morning coffee, outdoor dining, entertaining, and enjoying the changing light and views. The lush backyard offers quiet privacy with the many species of plants, flowers and trees, while the covered patio and boastful deck provide room to host your favorite get togethers. Lovingly owned by the same family for 32 years, this beautifully updated and meticulously maintained home reflects exceptional pride of ownership. Major improvements include a newer roof, new sewer lateral, updated kitchen and bathrooms, and new ductless HVAC in the primary suite. With no HOA and exceptionally large bedrooms and gathering spaces, this home offers a rare combination of space, views, condition, and value. Minutes from Kensington Village, Solano Avenue, Wildcat Canyon, Tilden Regional Park, UC Berkeley, BART, and an easy commute to San Francisco.

846 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito
$949,888
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41144819 MLS
Lovely, completely remodeled home in a desirable El Cerrito location! The main residence features two bedrooms and one full bath, plus a detached finished room with its own full bath, offering flexible use as a home office, guest quarters, studio, or third bedroom. Beautiful, engineered hardwood flooring throughout, central heating, and updated interior and exterior finishes make this home truly move-in ready. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS: FLEXIBLE LIVING SPACE: The detached finished room with full bath provides excellent additional space for guests, working from home, a studio, or third bedroom. OUTDOOR LIVING: Enjoy the backyard deck, conveniently accessible directly from both bedrooms, along with a welcoming front yard. Lots of storage in back structure. PARKING: Off-street parking for two cars. COMMUTER CONVENIENCE: Just blocks from BART and other public transportation, with convenient access to major freeways. WALKABLE LOCATION: Close to major supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and other neighborhood amenities. A wonderful combination of condition, location, convenience, and flexible living space. Must see to fully appreciate!

7230 Blake St, El Cerrito
$2,249,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41140884 MLS
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
$595,000
41134007 MLS
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.

7788 Moeser, El Cerrito
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