---
listing_id: EB41133881
status: Active
price: 699000
beds: 5
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1963
sqft_lot: 6500
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1944
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1731 Liberty St"
city: El Cerrito
state: CA
zip: 94530
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.9235776
lng: -122.3140733
days_on_market: 6
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Felicia Mares-Villa"
list_office: "Arlowe Homes"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 375-2344"
list_agent_license: 02028970
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-05-10
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Contra Costa County | El Cerrito | 94530 | 1731 Liberty St

1731 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

MLS: EB41133881 | Status: Active | Price: $699,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
5 2 1,963 6,500 1944

Remarks

This El Cerrito fixer is a rare chance to add real value in one of the East Bay's most commuter-friendly corridors, one block from BART and priced to reflect the work ahead. The main level offers a bedroom, full bathroom, two living spaces, dining room, and kitchen, giving you the potential to live in the home while building out the second story, which is framed for 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Build it out based on your vision and maximize your returns. Outside, the 6,500 sq ft lot offers serious optionality. Zoned RM, the property may support additional development beyond a single unit (buyers to verify). An oversized garage with dedicated workshop space, a separate covered parking area, and an extra-long driveway give you room for storage and ADU potential, a combination that's nearly impossible to find at this price point in the East Bay. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a savvy buyer ready to build equity, this is the kind of project that rewards bold moves.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # EB41133881
MLS Source Bridge MLS
Days on Site 6

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Other
Appliances Other, Oven Range - Gas
Fireplace None
Flooring Tile, Wood
Laundry Hookups Only, Other
Cooling Air Conditioning - None
Heating Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

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

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage, Parking Area, Parking Space(s), Garage: 2 Car(s)
Zoning RM

Contact Information

Felicia Mares-Villa
Arlowe Homes
License #: 02028970
Phone: (510) 375-2344

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 0.49 mi 5
Stege Elementary School public K-6 0.54 mi 2
Kennedy High School public 9-12 0.74 mi 2
Cameron School public UG 0.80 mi N/A
Madera Elementary School public K-6 0.91 mi 10
King Elementary School public K-6 1.02 mi 2
Mira Vista Elementary School public K-8 1.13 mi 7
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 1.18 mi 6
Wilson Elementary School public K-6 1.36 mi 3
Lovonya Dejean Middle School public 7-8 1.42 mi 1
West Contra Costa Adult Education public UG 1.74 mi N/A
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 1.75 mi 7
Harding Elementary School public K-6 1.79 mi 6
Coronado Elementary School public K-6 1.95 mi 3
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 2.02 mi 10
Albany Middle School public 6-8 2.07 mi 10
Riverside Elementary School public K-6 2.10 mi 4
Grant Elementary School public K-6 2.12 mi 1
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 2.23 mi N/A
Albany High School public 9-12 2.23 mi 10

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
5716 Fresno Ave $699,000 2 1 841 PendingDoNotShow
130 Behrens Street $749,000 3 1 997 Active
134 S 41st St $635,000 3 2 1,188 Active
2807 Downer Avenue $699,000 3 2/1 1,423 Active
1635 Aqua Vista Rd $699,000 2 1 1,122 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of May 10, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Felicia Mares-Villa, (510) 375-2344.