1,034 Sq. Ft.
$792 / Sq. Ft.
1,034
Sq. Ft.
$792
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 1225 Elm St! A traditional El Cerrito home situated on a spacious lot offering oodles of opportunity. This delightful single-level charmer fills with natural light bouncing off the original hardwood floors throughout the 3 bedrooms. The cozy living space and dining area invite you in. The larger kitchen is ready for a chef's recipe! Side access to the long tandem driveway leads to a gardener's dream palate! It's a blank canvas just waiting for the right homeowner to bring their imagination...Welcome to 1225 Elm St! A traditional El Cerrito home situated on a spacious lot offering oodles of opportunity. This delightful single-level charmer fills with natural light bouncing off the original hardwood floors throughout the 3 bedrooms. The cozy living space and dining area invite you in. The larger kitchen is ready for a chef's recipe! Side access to the long tandem driveway leads to a gardener's dream palate! It's a blank canvas just waiting for the right homeowner to bring their imagination and turn this sunny garden into something unique and special. Create a workshop in the large, detached garage or explore the possibilities to earn extra income and convert it to an ADU. Fantastically located close to high rated WCCUSD schools, parks and trails, delicious dining, local mom and pop shops, convenient retailers, and public transportation for an easy commute!
  1. Listed by Sarah Torney • DRE #01945167 • BHG RE Reliance Partners
  2. Listed by June McDaniels • DRE #01307858 • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners

Property Details for 1225 Elm Street

City
EL CERRITO
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
EL CERRITO
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached, Off Street
LISTING UPDATED: 11/14/2025 02:00 AM

Property Details for 1225 Elm Street

StatusSold
MLS #41114166
Days on Compass16
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1944
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHG RE Reliance Partners, Sarah Torney, DRE #01945167; Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners, June McDaniels, DRE #01307858

Sold By BHG RE Reliance Partners, Laura Margulius, DRE #01272136

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Building Information for 1225 Elm Street

Stories1Year Built1944Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,481 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,990

Property Taxes

$491

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1225 Elm Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Additional Rooms: None
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counters
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: No Additional Rooms
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5000.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1034
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: From San Pablo, right on Schmidt Ln, Left on Elm
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 503-040-007-0
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 1225 Elm Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 13, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41114166

$818,600
Nov 13, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41114166

$818,600
Nov 6, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1919411461

$819,000
Oct 24, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41114166

Oct 24, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41114166

Oct 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41114166

$799,000
Oct 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41114166

$799,000
Dec 1, 1999

Sold

EBRD #29036042

$240,000
Dec 1, 1999

Sold

MLSListings #EB29036042

$240,000
Dec 1, 1999

Sold

MLSListings #BE11033868

$240,000
Dec 1, 1999

Sold

RESFAR #29036042

$240,000
Dec 1, 1999

Sold

EBRD #11033868

$240,000
Nov 2, 1999

Pending

MLSListings #EB29036042

Nov 2, 1999

Pending

MLSListings #BE11033868

Nov 2, 1999

Pending

RESFAR #29036042

Nov 2, 1999

Pending

EBRD #11033868

Nov 2, 1999

Pending

EBRD #29036042

Oct 24, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE11033868

$235,000
Oct 24, 1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11033868

$235,000
Oct 23, 1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #29036042

$235,000
Oct 23, 1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #29036042

$235,000
Oct 23, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB29036042

$235,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/13/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41114166

$818,600
11/13/2025

Sold

EBRD #41114166

$818,600
11/06/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1919411461

$819,000
10/24/2025

Pending

EBRD #41114166

10/24/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41114166

10/08/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41114166

$799,000
10/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41114166

$799,000
12/01/1999

Sold

EBRD #29036042

$240,000
12/01/1999

Sold

MLSListings #EB29036042

$240,000
12/01/1999

Sold

MLSListings #BE11033868

$240,000
12/01/1999

Sold

RESFAR #29036042

$240,000
12/01/1999

Sold

EBRD #11033868

$240,000
11/02/1999

Pending

MLSListings #EB29036042

11/02/1999

Pending

MLSListings #BE11033868

11/02/1999

Pending

RESFAR #29036042

11/02/1999

Pending

EBRD #11033868

11/02/1999

Pending

EBRD #29036042

10/24/1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE11033868

$235,000
10/24/1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11033868

$235,000
10/23/1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #29036042

$235,000
10/23/1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #29036042

$235,000
10/23/1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB29036042

$235,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1225 Elm Street

Taxable ValueLand$250,823Additions$118,028Total$368,851
Tax Record2025$5,896 ($491 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,034 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,034 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1944ZoningR1CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN503-040-007-0

Schools near 1225 Elm Street

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fairmont Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

John Henry High
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of BHG RE Reliance Partners, Sarah Torney, DRE #01945167; Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners, June McDaniels, DRE #01307858

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