7981 Terrace Dr

El Cerrito, CA 94530

$1,749,000
Price
5
Beds
2,573 Sq. Ft.
$680 / Sq. Ft.
2,573
Sq. Ft.
$680
per Sq. Ft.
Open: 2/7 02:00PM - 04:00PMNew
Open: 2/7 02:00PM - 04:00PMNew

Description

Set back from the street on a sun-drenched 10,000+ sq ft lot (per public record) & nestled among redwood trees, 7981 Terrace is truly an exceptional property. Architect-designed & built in 2017, this mid-century modern influenced home offers 4 beds, 3.5 baths, and attached 1-bed/1-bath ADU. Step inside & your eyes are drawn straight through glass double doors to the breathtaking backyard & the elegant stairway to the second level. The main floor features a luxurious primary bedroom w/en-suite bath,...Set back from the street on a sun-drenched 10,000+ sq ft lot (per public record) & nestled among redwood trees, 7981 Terrace is truly an exceptional property. Architect-designed & built in 2017, this mid-century modern influenced home offers 4 beds, 3.5 baths, and attached 1-bed/1-bath ADU. Step inside & your eyes are drawn straight through glass double doors to the breathtaking backyard & the elegant stairway to the second level. The main floor features a luxurious primary bedroom w/en-suite bath, 2 additional beds & full bath and polished concrete floors. Ascend the stairway & be delighted by the open floor plan & many windows. The gourmet kitchen boasts beautiful quartzite counters & abundant space for any chef. The living room centers around a Rais wood-burning fireplace, while a covered deck w/built-in gas BBQ beckons for indoor-outdoor entertaining. An additional flexible room serves perfectly as a bedroom or office, plus a convenient half bath. The level, park-like backyard must be seen to be believed—offering endless possibilities for hide & seek, gardening, & relaxation. 2 outbuildings, one w/a full bath, provide versatile bonus space. The 1-bed/1-bath ADU mirrors the sophistication of the main house & can be rented for income or connected to the main house. A must see!
  1. Listed by Leigh Schneider • DRE #02033564 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 7981 Terrace Drive

City
EL CERRITO
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY COUNTRY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Custom
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached, Enclosed, Garage Facing Front, Garage Door Opener

Open Houses

Saturday, Feb 7th

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Public

Sunday, Feb 8th

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 02/04/2026 10:18 PM

Property Details for 7981 Terrace Drive

StatusNew
MLS #41122982
Days on Compass1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built2017
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,020 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Leigh Schneider, DRE #02033564
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Building Information for 7981 Terrace Drive

Stories2Year Built2017Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,020 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,682 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,524

Property Taxes

$1,158

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 7981 Terrace Drive

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Metal, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Cork
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Sink
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen, Laundry, LivingRoom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: Yes
  • ADU Kitchen: Yes
  • ADU Occupied: No
  • ADU Bedrooms: 1
  • ADU Baths Full: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Energy Saving Feature: Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star HVAC, Energy Star Lighting, Solar
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Fire Sprinkler System, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Window Coverings, Tankless Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Fire Suppression System, Smoke Detector(s), Solar
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Double Pane Windows, Siding - Stucco, Wood, Window Screens
  • Foundation: Slab, Concrete, Earthquake Braced
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath
  • Lot Description: Level, Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 10020
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10020.0
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2573
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Garden/Play, Patio Covered, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Acres: 0.23
  • ADU SqFt Source: Builder
  • ADU Sq Ft: 512.0
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Stockton to Terrace
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 505-242-015-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • ADU Meter: Main
  • ADU Building Type: Attached
  • ADU Main Entry Floor: Street
Rental
Rental Information
  • ADU Rents For: $2,250
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 7981 Terrace Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41122982

$1,749,000—
Feb 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41122982

$1,749,000—
Jan 17, 2019

Withdrawn

SDMLS #40706157

—
Jul 7, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551609482

$265,000—
Jul 7, 2015

Sold

SDMLS #40703247

$265,000—
Jul 7, 2015

Sold

EBRD #40703247

$265,000—
Jul 6, 2015

Sold

CLAW #40703247BR

$265,000—
Jun 27, 2015

Pending

EBRD #40703247

—
Jun 27, 2015

Pending

SDMLS #40703247

—
Jun 26, 2015

Pending

CLAW #40703247BR

—
Jun 15, 2015

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #40703247

$299,000—
Jun 15, 2015

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40703247

$325,000—
Jun 14, 2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #40703247BR

$325,000—
Jun 4, 2015

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #40706157

$325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/04/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41122982

$1,749,000
02/04/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41122982

$1,749,000
01/17/2019

Withdrawn

SDMLS #40706157

—
07/07/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551609482

$265,000
07/07/2015

Sold

SDMLS #40703247

$265,000
07/07/2015

Sold

EBRD #40703247

$265,000
07/06/2015

Sold

CLAW #40703247BR

$265,000
06/27/2015

Pending

EBRD #40703247

—
06/27/2015

Pending

SDMLS #40703247

—
06/26/2015

Pending

CLAW #40703247BR

—
06/15/2015

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #40703247

$299,000
06/15/2015

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40703247

$325,000
06/14/2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #40703247BR

$325,000
06/04/2015

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #40706157

$325,000

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

Public Records for 7981 Terrace Drive

Taxable ValueLand$313,704Additions$637,181Total$950,885
Tax Record2025$13,893 ($1,158 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt2,573 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,573 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,020 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2017ZoningR1CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN505-242-015-4

Schools near 7981 Terrace Drive

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
CharterK to 8

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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More information about 7981 Terrace Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530

7981 Terrace Drive is a single family home for sale in El Cerrito, CA 94530. This property was listed for sale on February 4, 2026 by Red Oak Realty, it's currently listed at $1,749,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on July 7, 2015. This listing's school district is West Contra Costa Unified School District. Nearby schools include Kensington Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School and El Cerrito Senior High School. 7981 Terrace Drive is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 2,573 sqft single family home built in 2017.

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Leigh Schneider, DRE #02033564

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