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listing_id: EB41152390
status: Active
price: 799000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 935
sqft_lot: 4200
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1939
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "117 Carmel Ave"
city: El Cerrito
state: CA
zip: 94530
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.8992495
lng: -122.290107
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Rachel Melby"
list_office: "Red Oak Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(415) 939-4114"
list_agent_license: 02179456
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-10-27
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Contra Costa County | El Cerrito | 94530 | 117 Carmel Ave

117 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

MLS: EB41152390 | Status: Active | Price: $799,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 935 4,200 1939

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Thursday, October 29 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Rachel Melby
Saturday, October 31 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Rachel Melby
Sunday, November 1 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Rachel Melby
Saturday, November 7 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Rachel Melby
Sunday, November 8 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Rachel Melby

Remarks

Some homes lead with curb appeal. Others surprise and delight once you’re inside. This house does both, while leaving room for your own finishing touches. Step into a lovingly cared-for 1939 bungalow with surprisingly grand details inside: original hardwood floors, a stately coved ceiling, and built-ins ready for your favorite books. An updated kitchen and bath complement the timeless details, alongside two nicely sized bedrooms. Out front, a generous yard invites a hello to neighbors, old and new. In the back, picture fresh herbs, dinner outdoors, and friends pulling up an extra chair. The flat lot makes both yards extensions of the home, with space to gather and enjoy a quiet afternoon. Set toward the rear of the property, a detached studio* offers a place to close the door and focus or spread out a creative project. Tucked into one of El Cerrito’s most beloved neighborhoods, just blocks from Fairmount and Solano Avenue’s restaurants, cafés, and local shops, this is a home where staying in and heading out hold equal appeal. *buyer to verify use of space

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # EB41152390
MLS Source Bridge MLS
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Updated
Appliances Oven Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry None
Cooling None
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool None, Pool - No
Style Bungalow

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Tandem Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Rachel Melby Rachel Sheftel
Red Oak Realty Red Oak Realty
License #: 02179456 License #: 02133108
Phone: (415) 939-4114 Phone: (510) 735-5366

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Albany High School public 9-12 0.23 mi 10
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 0.23 mi N/A
Albany Middle School public 6-8 0.24 mi 10
Harding Elementary School public K-6 0.34 mi 6
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 0.56 mi 7
Thousand Oaks Elementary School public K-5 0.70 mi 9
Cornell Elementary School public K-5 0.72 mi 9
Marin Elementary School public K-5 0.76 mi 8
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 0.94 mi 6
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 1.07 mi 9
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 1.19 mi 10
Cragmont Elementary School public K-5 1.29 mi 9
Martin Luther King Middle School public 6-8 1.40 mi 9
Ruth Acty Elementary public K-5 1.43 mi 9
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 1.70 mi 5
Berkeley Adult public UG 1.80 mi N/A
Cameron School public UG 1.81 mi N/A
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School public 6-8 1.84 mi 8
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School public K-5 1.87 mi 10
Madera Elementary School public K-6 2.04 mi 10

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Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of October 27, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Rachel Melby, (415) 939-4114.