509 Clayton Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530

El Cerrito
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509 Clayton Avenue,El Cerrito, CA 94530
$895,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,442 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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Listed by: charles loiacono, sabrina gee-shin
Office: compass
MLS#:426162466
Source:CABCREIS

Price summary

  • Price:$895,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$620.67

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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1941
  • Listing ID #:426162466
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 25, 2026 at 05:37 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
  • Living area:1,442 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle
  • Year built:1941
  • Building area:1,442 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.11 Acres
  • Lot Features:Garden, Landscaped, Shape Regular
  • Exterior Features:Front Porch, Uncovered Patio
  • Foundation Description:Concrete

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$895,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$620.67

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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