Home | Contra Costa County | El Cerrito | 94530 | 509 Clayton Ave
509 Clayton Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
MLS: SF426162466 | Status: Active | Price: $895,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential
Quick Facts
| Beds |
Baths |
Sq Ft |
Sq Ft Lot |
Yr Built |
| 3 |
2 |
1,442 |
5,000 |
1941 |
Upcoming Open Houses
| Date |
Time |
Hosted By |
| Thursday, September 24 |
10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Saturday, September 26 |
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
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| Sunday, September 27 |
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
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The longtime home of an award-winning Japanese landscape gardener, this distinctive 1941 El Cerrito home reflects a love of Japanese design inside and out. An extraordinary front garden welcomes you with intricate stonework, a graceful archway draped in wisteria, and carefully composed plantings that set the tone for what lies beyond. Inside, the 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,442 square feet of living space per tax records, with a living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, and Japanese-inspired details throughout. Shoji screens add character to the bedrooms, while the upstairs en-suite bedroom captures views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The ensuite bathrooms was remodeled in 2026. Just off the kitchen, a secluded tea garden deck creates an intimate spot for morning tea, reading, or a quiet moment outdoors. The Japanese influence continues into the rear garden, where the seller lovingly created an elaborate koi pond setting with stonework and bridges, originally featuring a waterfall, water wheel, and bamboo rocking fountain. The pond is currently drained, offering the next owner the opportunity to restore or reimagine this remarkable garden feature. A detached structure at the rear of the property offers possibilities for a woodshop, art studio, office, music room, or oth
| Field |
Value |
| MLS # |
SF426162466 |
| MLS Source |
San Francisco Association of Realtors® MLS |
| Days on Site |
1 |
Features
Interior Features
| Feature |
Details |
| Bedrooms |
Primary Bath, Primary Suite/Retreat |
| Bathrooms |
Shower(s) over Tub(s) |
| Kitchen |
Countertop - Granite, Other |
| Appliances |
Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Other, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Dryer, Washer |
| Dining Room |
Dining Area in Living Room, Other |
| Flooring |
Laminate, Other, Tile, Wood |
| Laundry |
In Garage, In Kitchen |
| Heating |
Gas |
Exterior Features
| Feature |
Details |
| Roof |
Shingle |
| Foundation |
Slab |
| Feature |
Details |
| Garage/Parking |
Access - Interior, Enclosed, Facing Front, Gate/Door Opener, Other, Tandem Parking, Garage: 1 Car(s) |
| Listing Agent |
Co-Listing Agent |
| Charles Loiacono |
Sabrina Gee Shin |
| Compass |
Compass |
| License #: 01989355 |
License #: 01457747 |
| Phone: (732) 670-6860 |
Phone: (415) 290-3378 |
Property Units
| # Buildings |
# Leased Units |
# Total Units |
| 0 |
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– |
School Ratings
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Disclosures
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This listing information is up-to-date as of September 24, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Charles Loiacono, (732) 670-6860.