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- Listed price
- $1,698,000
- Listed Oct 16, 2019 · $599/sq ft
- Sold price
- $2,138,000
- Sold Dec 19, 2019
5 beds|3 ba|2,836 sqft|11,100 sqft lot|1967 Built|14 days listed
851 Bates Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Property Description
Exceptional Mid-Century residence designed by Linda Witten Wilson c. 1967. Rare all level living - with a fabulous rural garden & unsurpassed three bridge views. Lives like a 5BR/3BA home or 4BR/2BA plus legal 1BR/1BA A.D.U. Iconic finishes preserved, plus completely updated and expanded by recognized Bee Renovated and Sean Gaston Design. The layout is open & airy - flowing seamlessly- connecting to the view & landscape. Rich rough cut redwood paneling finished in dramatic ebony stain, blonde wide plank oak floors and floor to ceiling walls of glass, multiple decks and tasteful improvements throughout. This home is featured in California Home and Design. To their credit Bee Renovated and Sean Gaston Design homes have been featured in Palm Springs Life and numerous publications and show cased in the Palm Springs Modernism Tour. Ideal location close to shopping, TransBay Express/BART direct bus stop and Public transportation. Minutes to top rated Kensington Hilltop School. Views: Downtown
Listing agent: RUTH FRASSETTODRE #00779030rfrassetto@grubbco.com, Listing office: THE GRUBB CO. INC.
MLS data updated 10/20/2026, 12:34:41 PM PT
Source: CRMLSMLS #: 40886017
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Last recorded sale$2,138,000
Dec 19, 2019
Available records22019
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