7553 Stockton Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530

$1,189,000

Last Sold Price

Beds

Baths

1,374 Sq. Ft.

$865 / Sq. Ft.

1,374

Sq. Ft.

$865

per Sq. Ft.

Sold 12/30/25

Description

Now at a new and improved price, this unique property set an extra deep 11,850 sf lot offers bridge-to-bridge views in a prime EC location. The main house features a 2-bed/1-bath unit upstairs and a 1-bed/1-bath unit below. An adjacent structure includes two rooms, a full bath, shared laundry, and a workshop. Cross a charming bridge over a seasonal stream to reach “Grandpa's hideaway”—a vintage retreat with a 1950s wet bar. The lot extends to the top of the hill, where you’ll enjoy private, stunning...Now at a new and improved price, this unique property set an extra deep 11,850 sf lot offers bridge-to-bridge views in a prime EC location. The main house features a 2-bed/1-bath unit upstairs and a 1-bed/1-bath unit below. An adjacent structure includes two rooms, a full bath, shared laundry, and a workshop. Cross a charming bridge over a seasonal stream to reach “Grandpa's hideaway”—a vintage retreat with a 1950s wet bar. The lot extends to the top of the hill, where you’ll enjoy private, stunning Bay views. Ideally perched to capture panoramic views while staying close to everything El Cerrito offers—schools, parks, shops, public transit, the Community Center, & Public Pool—ditch the car! Lovingly maintained by one family for nearly 100 years, 7553 Stockton was one of the neighborhood’s original homes. Recent updates include double-pane windows, compliant sewer lateral, upgraded electrical, & a complete foundation upgrade in 2022—including partial replacement, drainage, and seismic improvements. Ideal for multigenerational living, a live/work setup, or even an urban farm—this rare property is a blank canvas for a new generation of dreamers! Bed/bath count differs Buyer to investigate Furnishings are computer-generated; buyer to verify accuracy/scale

Listed by Brook Baird • DRE #01724675 • Red Oak Realty
Listed by Sara St Martin Lynne • DRE #02049110 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 7553 Stockton Avenue

City

EL CERRITO

Dist Neighborhood Subdiv

BERKELEY COUNTRY

Building Type

Detached

Property Sub Type

Detached

Style

None, Vintage

Garage Spaces

Garage/Parking

Attached, Covered, Garage Facing Front, Garage Door Opener

View

Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic, San Francisco, Bridge(s)

LISTING UPDATED: 12/31/2025 02:00 AM

Property Details for 7553 Stockton Avenue

Status	Sold
MLS #	41115135
Days on Compass	54
Taxes	-
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	RESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built	1923
Lot Size	0.27 AC / 11,850 SF
County	Contra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Brook Baird, DRE #01724675; Red Oak Realty, Sara St Martin Lynne, DRE #02049110

Sold By The Agency, Catherine Krueger, DRE #01271748

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Building Information for 7553 Stockton Avenue

Stories2Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,850 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,232 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,795

Property Taxes

$1,437

HOA Dues

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 7553 Stockton Avenue

Features

Feature Details

Fireplaces: 0
FIREPLACES: None

Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum, Tile
Garage: Yes
Laundry: Dryer, Hookups Only, Laundry Room, Sink
Pool Type: None
Pool: No

Room Details

Rooms Total: 6
Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Storage, Unfinished Room, Workshop, Laundry Room

Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
Bedrooms Count: 3
Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
Room Additional: BonusRoom, Storage, Unfinished Room, Workshop, Possible Guest, Attic
ADU Y/N: No

Utility Details

Cooling: None
Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Wall Furnace

Water/Sewer: PublicSewer
Solar: None

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association

HOA: No

Property Details

Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Mirrored Closet Door(s)
City Transfer Tax: Yes

Construction Status: Existing
Exterior: Double Pane Windows
Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Other
Lot Description: Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Stream Seasonal
Lot Sq Ft Apx: 11850
Lot Size Square Feet: 11850.0
Roof: Composition Shingles
Sq Ft Apx: 1374
Stories: Two Story
Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Shed(s), Full Fence, Stream Seasonal, Yard Space
Year Built: 1923
Acres: 0.27

Location Details

Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Directions to Property: Galvin to Stockton

FIPS Code: 06013
Parcel Number: 5033010108
Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
Board ID: Bridge AOR

Additional Information

Fireplace: No
Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Property History for 7553 Stockton Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 30, 2025	Sold MLSListings #EB41118424	$1,189,000	—
Dec 30, 2025	Sold EBRD #41115135	$1,189,000	—
Dec 30, 2025	Sold EBRD #41118424	$1,189,000	—
Dec 30, 2025	Sold MLSListings #EB41115135	$1,189,000	—
Dec 17, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1923899784	$1,189,000	—
Dec 17, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1923899784	$1,189,000	+0.8% / yr
Dec 10, 2025	Pending EBRD #41118424		—
Dec 10, 2025	Pending MLSListings #EB41115135		—
Dec 10, 2025	Pending MLSListings #EB41118424		—
Dec 10, 2025	Pending EBRD #41115135		—
Dec 1, 2025	Listed (Active) EBRD #41118424	$1,289,000	—
Dec 1, 2025	Listed (Active) MLSListings #EB41118424	$1,289,000	—
Nov 7, 2025	Price Change MLSListings #EB41115135	$1,289,000	—
Nov 7, 2025	Price Change EBRD #41115135	$1,289,000	—
Oct 17, 2025	Listed (Active) MLSListings #EB41115135	$1,300,000	—
Oct 17, 2025	Listed (Active) EBRD #41115135	$1,300,000	—
Nov 26, 2021	Sold RESFAR #40972067	$1,150,000	—
Nov 26, 2021	Sold MLSListings #BE40972067	$1,150,000	—
Nov 26, 2021	Sold CRMLS #40972067	$1,150,000	—
Nov 26, 2021	Sold EBRD #40972067	$1,150,000	—
Nov 17, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1477543541	$1,150,000	—
Nov 3, 2021	Pending EBRD #40972067		—
Nov 3, 2021	Pending RESFAR #40972067		—
Nov 3, 2021	Pending MLSListings #BE40972067		—
Oct 22, 2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #40972067	$1,100,000	—
Oct 22, 2021	Listed (Active) MLSListings #BE40972067	$1,100,000	—
Oct 22, 2021	Listed (Active) EBRD #40972067	$1,100,000	—
Oct 22, 2021	Listed (Active) RESFAR #40972067	$1,100,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/30/2025	Sold MLSListings #EB41118424	$1,189,000
12/30/2025	Sold EBRD #41115135	$1,189,000
12/30/2025	Sold EBRD #41118424	$1,189,000
12/30/2025	Sold MLSListings #EB41115135	$1,189,000
12/17/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1923899784	$1,189,000
12/17/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1923899784	$1,189,000 +0.8% / yr
12/10/2025	Pending EBRD #41118424	—
12/10/2025	Pending MLSListings #EB41115135	—
12/10/2025	Pending MLSListings #EB41118424	—
12/10/2025	Pending EBRD #41115135	—
12/01/2025	Listed (Active) EBRD #41118424	$1,289,000
12/01/2025	Listed (Active) MLSListings #EB41118424	$1,289,000
11/07/2025	Price Change MLSListings #EB41115135	$1,289,000
11/07/2025	Price Change EBRD #41115135	$1,289,000
10/17/2025	Listed (Active) MLSListings #EB41115135	$1,300,000
10/17/2025	Listed (Active) EBRD #41115135	$1,300,000
11/26/2021	Sold RESFAR #40972067	$1,150,000
11/26/2021	Sold MLSListings #BE40972067	$1,150,000
11/26/2021	Sold CRMLS #40972067	$1,150,000
11/26/2021	Sold EBRD #40972067	$1,150,000
11/17/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1477543541	$1,150,000
11/03/2021	Pending EBRD #40972067	—
11/03/2021	Pending RESFAR #40972067	—
11/03/2021	Pending MLSListings #BE40972067	—
10/22/2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #40972067	$1,100,000
10/22/2021	Listed (Active) MLSListings #BE40972067	$1,100,000
10/22/2021	Listed (Active) EBRD #40972067	$1,100,000
10/22/2021	Listed (Active) RESFAR #40972067	$1,100,000

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

Public Records for 7553 Stockton Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,061,208Additions$159,181Total$1,220,389

Tax Record2025$17,249 ($1,437 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,115 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,115 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,850 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923Year Renovated1935ZoningR1CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN503-301-010-8

Schools near 7553 Stockton Avenue

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Kensington Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	1.0 mi
6/10	Fred T. Korematsu Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	0.7 mi
8/10	El Cerrito Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.6 mi
1/10	Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County	Charter - Choice school	K to 8	2.8 mi
6/10	Aspire Richmond Technology Academy	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	4.8 mi
5/10	Summit Public School: Tamalpais	Charter - Choice school	7 to 12	4.7 mi
NR	Golestan School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.9 mi
NR	Prospect Sierra School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Kensington Elementary School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	1.0 mi
6/10	Fred T. Korematsu Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
8/10	El Cerrito Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.6 mi
1/10	Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County CharterK to 8 Choice school	2.8 mi
6/10	Aspire Richmond Technology Academy CharterK to 5 Choice school	4.8 mi
5/10	Summit Public School: Tamalpais Charter7 to 12 Choice school	4.7 mi
NR	Golestan School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Prospect Sierra School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.1 mi

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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