509 Clayton Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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509 Clayton Avenue,El Cerrito, CA 94530
$1,215,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
- Sold
Listed by: charles loiacono, sabrina gee-shin
Office: compass
MLS#:426162466
Source:CABCREIS
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Price summary
- Price:$1,215,000
About this home
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 other creative space. Set on a 5,000-square-foot lot, the property includes one-car garage parking plus driveway parking. Held by the same family for more than 60 years, 509 Clayton is a home with history, individuality, and a point of view. And its convenient El Cerrito location puts BART just five blocks away and the shops, restaurants, and everyday conveniences of San Pablo Avenue approximately nine blocks away....
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Home facts
- Year built:1941
- Listing ID #:426162466
- Added:45 day(s) ago
- Updated:November 08, 2026 at 07:24 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:6
- Flooring:Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Dining Description:Dining/Living Combo
- Bathrooms Description:Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Granite Counters
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1941
- Lot Features:Garden, Landscaped, Shape Regular
- Exterior Features:Front Porch, Uncovered Patio
- Foundation Description:Concrete
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,215,000
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, In Garage, In Kitchen, Washer
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Driveway, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, On Site (Single Family Only), Tandem
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:1
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