634 Elm St

El Cerrito, CA 94530

$799,900
Price
2
Beds
1,144 Sq. Ft.
$699 / Sq. Ft.
1,144
Sq. Ft.
$699
per Sq. Ft.
Pending
Pending

Description

Tucked into one of El Cerrito's most established and quietly cherished neighborhoods, this rare two-home property on a generous side lot offers something that almost never comes along anymore: authentic history paired with real upside. The original front cottage, built in 1912 by families who still remain in the neighborhood, has a warmth and character you simply cannot recreate today. It features one bedroom and one-and-a-half baths, while the detached rear home offers a one-bedroom, one-bath retreat...Tucked into one of El Cerrito's most established and quietly cherished neighborhoods, this rare two-home property on a generous side lot offers something that almost never comes along anymore: authentic history paired with real upside. The original front cottage, built in 1912 by families who still remain in the neighborhood, has a warmth and character you simply cannot recreate today. It features one bedroom and one-and-a-half baths, while the detached rear home offers a one-bedroom, one-bath retreat with its own large private yard perfect for extended family, rental income, or creative live-work possibilities. Each home enjoys its own spacious and private outdoor area, creating a true sense of separation and livability rarely found in multi-unit properties. Between the two sits the original garage, now an ideal hub for tools, projects, or a workshop the heartbeat of a DIY dream. This is a property for those who understand value creation. Whether you envision living in one while thoughtfully renovating the other, creating a long-term income property, a live-work experience or designing a multi-generational compound, the framework is already here you bring the vision. El Cerrito continues to be one of the East Bay's most stable and equity-rich markets, prized for its location, community roots, and enduring appeal. Properties like this with land, separation, and character are what seasoned investors quietly seek and rarely find. This is not just a purchase. It's a project with purpose, a home with history, and a future built on smart ownership.
  1. Listed by Toni Foster • DRE #01120551 • Brokerage DRE #01845706 • Twin Oaks Real Estate INC

Property Details for 634 Elm Street

Architectural Style
Bungalow, Vintage
Cross Street
Lincoln
Total Parking Spaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 02/10/2026 02:16 PM

Property Details for 634 Elm Street

StatusPending
MLS #326001947
Days on Compass30
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / 2 Houses on Lot
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,699 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Twin Oaks Real Estate INC, Toni Foster, DRE #01120551
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Building Information for 634 Elm Street

Stories1Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,699 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,801 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,899

Property Taxes

$902

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 634 Elm Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: El Cerrito
  • Area Short Display: 901800
  • Directions to Property: Please use GPS. Easy to find and park.
  • Area Long Display: El Cerrito
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 503-376-007-4
School Information
  • School District (County): Contra Costa
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Facing Front
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 1144.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6700.0
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Front, Shape Regular
  • Property Condition: Fixer
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Community: No
  • Picture Count: 42
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Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Utilities: Public, Sewer Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Shared Driveway
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Main Level: Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Primary Bedroom
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Laundry Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Bedrooms: 1
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Full Baths: 1
  • 2nd Unit Partial Baths: 0
  • 2nd Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • 2nd Unit Occupied: No
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
  • 2nd Unit Type: Detached
Unit 2
  • ADU/2nd Unit: Yes

Property History for 634 Elm Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 9, 2026

Pending

REBAREIS #326001947

—
Jan 21, 2026

Contingent - Show

REBAREIS #326001947

—
Jan 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #326001947

$799,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/09/2026

Pending

REBAREIS #326001947

—
01/21/2026

Contingent - Show

REBAREIS #326001947

—
01/10/2026

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #326001947

$799,900

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

Public Records for 634 Elm Street

Taxable ValueLand$177,414Additions$58,518Total$235,932
Tax Record2025$10,825 ($902 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt748 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt748 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912ZoningR1CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN503-376-007-4

Schools near 634 Elm Street

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fairmont Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez
Charter - K to 5
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

Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez
CharterK to 5

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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