Homes For Sale In El Cerrito, CA

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El Cerrito, CA Real Estate Market Overview

The number of homes for sale in El Cerrito, CA increased by 15.4% between January 2024 and February 2024. While the average time on the market in February 2024 was 27 days, the median list price was $1,125,000. In February 2024 more than 8 listings in El Cerrito, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 3 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 1 were sold below.

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Living In El Cerrito, CA

What is it like to live in El Cerrito, California?

El Cerrito is located in Contra Costa County, California. There are roughly 24,215 residents, living in 10,414 households. The average temperature for El Cerrito this time of the year is low of 45F and high of 63F. On average, El Cerrito gets about 3.77 inches of precipitation in March. Most residents are home owners (59%), have a post secondary degree (59%) and are single, no kids (47%).

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What type of housing is available in El Cerrito, California?

In El Cerrito, about 70% of dwellings are single detached homes, and the remaining homes are mainly small apartment buildings. Most of the housing growth in this part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley metropolitan area took place before the 1960s. This city offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Roughly 60% of the population of this city own their home and 40% are renters.

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What are the advantages of living in El Cerrito, California?

People who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy El Cerrito. There are approximately 10 public green spaces close by for residents to visit, like Albany Hill Park and Wildcat Canyon, and they are very well-distributed, which makes them easy to reach. The noise levels in this city are also low, as the streets are generally quite peaceful - although there are still several louder areas, especially around Eastshore Freeway or the railway line.

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Are things conveniently located in El Cerrito, California?

A supermarket is generally accessible within a reasonably short walk from any location in El Cerrito. Likewise, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of options, and a limited number of coffee shops is available as well. Regarding education, locals will value that wherever their house is situated in El Cerrito, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. At the elementary level, both public and private schools can be found.

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What does the transportation in El Cerrito, California look like?

This city provides home buyers with several alternative methods of transportation. El Cerrito is reasonably transit friendly. Homeowners are served by El Cerrito Plaza Station and El Cerrito del Norte Station on the Warm Springs/South Fremont - Richmond Line and Richmond - Daly City/Millbrae Line. There are approximately 20 bus lines, and it is straightforward to find a nearby bus stop from most homes. Traveling on foot is also reasonably practical for residents in El Cerrito; most daily needs are easy to meet without the use of a vehicle. This part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley metropolitan area is not very amenable to cycling since riding is rendered arduous by the often steep topography, and the bicycling infrastructure is not especially well-developed.

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Homes For Sale Near El Cerrito, CA

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Schools Near El Cerrito, CA

Elementary Schools

  • Stege Elementary School

    4949 Cypress Ave

    Public District KG-6

  • Fairmont Elementary School

    724 Kearney St

    Public District KG-6

  • Madera Elementary School

    8500 Madera Dr

    Public District KG-6

Middle Schools

  • Portola Junior High School

    1021 Navellier St

    Public District 6-8

  • Albany Middle School

    1259 Brighton Ave

    Public District 6-8

High Schools

  • El Cerrito Senior High School

    540 Ashbury Ave

    Public District 9-12

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