$1,195,000

8440 8440 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

3 beds |
3 baths |
1,659 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1927
8,250sqft lot
2 car garage
$720/sqft
Listed 14 hours ago

Property Description

Perched high in the coveted El Cerrito Hills, this exceptional 3BD/2.5BA home captures the essence of elevated California living. Panoramic views sweep across the SF Bay, showcasing the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge and a glittering skyline that transforms into a cinematic display of city lights each evening. Walls of glass bathe the open-concept interiors in radiant natural light, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow to 2 expansive view decks—perfect for sunset gatherings, alfresco dining or peaceful mornings coffee above the horizon. A private hot tub and pergola provides a front-row seat to the ever-changing sky. Inside, warm wood flooring and refined finishes complement a modern kitchen thoughtfully designed for daily comfort and effortless entertaining w/ family and friends. A long private driveway leads to a rare, generously sized front patio/yard—versatile spaces ideal for hosting or quiet retreat. The detached 2-car garage with substantial bonus area offers flexibility for a home office, studio, guest quarters or potential ADU. Surrounded by scenic hiking, jogging, and biking trails. Near by Berkeley Country Club and Arlington Park, this home offers the perfect balance of nature and convenience. Elevated. Private. Unforgettable! A true Must See.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 4, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 4, 2026 at 8:19PM
Listing Office:: Coldwell Banker Realty : 510-486-1495
Listing Agent:: Wayne Cory : 510-689-9969
MLS ID:: 41125839

Flooring: TileWood
A/C: See Remarks
Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas
Fireplace: Family RoomGas StarterFireplace

Other Structures: DeckPatio
Parking: GarageOff StreetRV Access/ParkingParking spaces: 2

Roofing: Shingle
General: 2Slab

Originating MLS: CRMLS_BMLS
County: Contra Costa

Zoning: 5052920021
View: BayBridge(s)PanoramicView

Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: CRMLS_BMLS

This listing courtesy of Wayne Cory , Coldwell Banker Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

Kensington Elementary School

90 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA, 94708

Grades KG-6

0.66 miles away

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

7125 Donal Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Grades 7-8

0.92 miles away

El Cerrito High School

540 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Grades 9-12

0.87 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.