$949,000

716 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 beds |
1 bath |
1,335 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1949
6,098sqft lot
1 car garage
$711/sqft
Listed 21 hours ago

Property Description

This enchanting El Cerrito garden cottage, nestled in the sought-after Fat Apple’s neighborhood, offers a whimsical retreat close to everything. Community amenities under a mile away include El Cerrito BART, Colusa Circle and Sunday farmers’ market, Cerrito Vista Park, and the Community & Swimming Center, to name just a few. From the sidewalk, you enter the garden through a wooden gate, and immediately you’re greeted by rambling soft yellow roses and flowering wisteria vines. The covered porch provides a peaceful transition from the street into the tranquil home. Windows with views to the garden can be found in every room. The gracious living room and dining room are generously sized to comfortably gather with friends and family. A sweet vintage-tiled kitchen has direct access to the back porch and meandering garden. Two light-filled bedrooms down the hallway and charming original tiles in the bathroom add to the enchanting character of the home. The primary bedroom has a large garden window connecting the room to the idyllic backyard. Just through the kitchen door on your way to the garden, you can’t miss the detached garden cottage, with 2 window-filled walls and a fireplace; it’s the perfect spot for art or play, come rain or shine. This bonus space invites your imagination.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: April 15, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 16, 2026 at 2:06AM
Listing Office:: Red Oak Realty : 510-527-9111
Listing Agent:: Tania Balazs Jacard : 510-206-2686
MLS ID:: 41130995

General: Solar Tube(s)
Appliances: Free-Standing RangeRefrigeratorWasherGas Water HeaterTankless Water Heater
Laundry: Gas Dryer HookupIn GarageWasher
Flooring: HardwoodTileCork
A/C: None
Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas
Fireplace: Living RoomWood BurningOtherFireplaceFireplaces: 2

General: GardenBack YardFront Yard
Style: Cottage
Pool: None
Parking: AttachedInt Access From Garage

Roofing: Shingle
General: Wood Siding1

School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
County: Contra Costa

Zoning: 5034500206
Fencing: Fenced

Utilities: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned

This listing courtesy of Tania Balazs Jacard , Red Oak Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

Harding Elementary School

7230 Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Grades KG-6

0.45 miles away

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

7125 Donal Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Grades 7-8

0.95 miles away

El Cerrito High School

540 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Grades 9-12

0.16 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.