1546 Elm St

El Cerrito, CA 94530

$899,888
Price
3
Beds
947 Sq. Ft.
$950 / Sq. Ft.
947
Sq. Ft.
$950
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming 3BR Victorian on Corner Lot in El Cerrito. Full of character and curb appeal, this long-time owned 3-bedroom, 1-bath Victorian sits on a sunny corner lot in one of El Cerrito’s most desirable neighborhoods. Freshly painted inside and out, with rich dark hardwood floors throughout. The open floor plan makes for easy living, with all bedrooms located along one side of the home. Enjoy an updated bathroom, plus a separate laundry/mudroom for added convenience. The front and back yards are low-maintenance,...Charming 3BR Victorian on Corner Lot in El Cerrito. Full of character and curb appeal, this long-time owned 3-bedroom, 1-bath Victorian sits on a sunny corner lot in one of El Cerrito’s most desirable neighborhoods. Freshly painted inside and out, with rich dark hardwood floors throughout. The open floor plan makes for easy living, with all bedrooms located along one side of the home. Enjoy an updated bathroom, plus a separate laundry/mudroom for added convenience. The front and back yards are low-maintenance, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A detached 1-car garage is currently used for storage, and there's a spacious basement ideal for hobbies, woodworking, or extra storage. Fantastic location—just minutes from El Cerrito Plaza, BART, restaurants, shops, and parks. Walkable to top-rated Madera Elementary and Cerrito Vista Park. Easy access to public transit, I-80, and I-580 for commuters. Classic charm, modern updates, and a walkable neighborhood—don’t miss this great opportunity!
  1. Listed by Ray Sharma • DRE #01255064 • Century 21 Bay Realty

Property Details for 1546 Elm Street

City
EL CERRITO
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
EL CERRITO
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached, Garage Facing Side
View
City Lights, Other
LISTING UPDATED: 06/24/2025 02:22 PM

Property Details for 1546 Elm Street

StatusActive
MLS #41101044
Days on Compass27
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,700 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Bay Realty, Ray Sharma, DRE #01255064
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Building Information for 1546 Elm Street

Stories1Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,700 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,860 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,715

Property Taxes

$145

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1546 Elm Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood, Other
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Laminate Counters, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Eat-In Kitchen, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding, Other
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Other, Main Entry
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3700
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3700.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 947
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: Other
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Wood Fencing
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Acres: 0.09
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: SP Ave to Potrero to Elm
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 502-280-031-1
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 1546 Elm Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41101044

$899,888
Jun 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41101044

$899,888
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41101044

$899,888
06/12/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41101044

$899,888

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Public Records for 1546 Elm Street

Taxable ValueLand$25,637Additions$22,823Total$48,460
Tax Record2024$1,742 ($145 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt947 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt947 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningR1CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN502-280-031-1

Schools near 1546 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
Madera 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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1546 Elm Street is a single family home for sale in El Cerrito, CA 94530. This property was listed for sale on June 12, 2025 by Century 21 Bay Realty, it's currently listed at $899,888. This listing's school district is West Contra Costa Unified School District. Nearby schools include Madera Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School and El Cerrito Senior High School. 1546 Elm Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 947 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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