About This Property
Luxury light-filled California living in the hills 1 block from Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. East Richmond Heights, in El Cerrito School District. Ideal for gardeners, hikers, bikers, or bird watchers.
Remodeled in 2023 using permits and licensed professional contractors. Professionally managed by a local property manager.
Additional photos coming soon after renovation work is complete (exterior painting, landscaping, finishes).
Lease start date of Aug 4th - Sept 1.
Enjoy indoor-outdoor living, with a private gated front courtyard facing your gourmet kitchen, and expansive back deck accessible from both your living room and master bdrm. Views of Mt. Tamalpais and SF from the deck.
Courtyard is fully fenced and landscaped with drought-tolerant plants. Frequented by hummingbirds, monarch butterflies, doves, and songbirds. Property has mature orange, lime, and avocado trees. Sunny, landscaped garden in backyard below the deck.
Enjoy cooking out on your Spanish-style front courtyard, which has a natural gas hookup ready for your gas grill and new exterior lighting for your al fresco dinners. Large sun-drenched garden planters for your herbs and veggies.
LOCATION: Walk 1 block to Wildcat Canyon Regional Park (picnic areas, playground, cow pastures, scenic meadows, Eucalyptus grove, creek, and hiking/biking trails connected to Berkeley hills' Tilden Park).
COMMUTE: 2 miles to EL Cerrito Del Norte BART Station. 35-minute BART ride to downtown San Francisco (Powell Station). 11-minute BART to downtown Berkeley. 4 blocks to I-80 freeway.
SCHOOLS:
El Cerrito School District
Multiple toddler-care / preschools within walking distance (renter to verify schools): Little Blue House, St. David's, Skytown preschools.
OTHER AMENITIES: Attic-fan cooling system kicks on during heat waves. New 12-ft sliding glass door provides cross-breeze.
2-car garage with storage loft.
High-speed EV charger for your electric or hybrid vehicle.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS: Option to rent a bonus room in backyard with mountain views as an additional scenic workspace or storage for month-to-month fee of $225.
FURNITURE: Option to lease partially furnished (Article sofa and chair, dining set, 2 beds, nightstands, dresser, storage shelves, standing desk).
RECENT UPGRADES: Freshly remodeled. New open-floor-plan kitchen with all new appliances including Cafe double-oven with airfryer and 6-top gas range, Bosch diswasher, counter-depth fridge, pantry, window storage bench, quartz countertops, Zellige tile backsplash, custom alderwood shelving, Saltillo tile floor- new 275-sqft Azek deck with large glass sliding doors- remodeled guest bathroom (photos coming soon)- updated professional lighting and new electric throughout- large walk-in closet in master bedroom with $3K Container Store closet system recently installed- new interior and exterior paint - new larger windows throughout kitchen and living area- new floor tile and refinished original hardwood floors.
DOWNSTAIRS UNIT: This rental is a private, fully-gated main house on a 2-unit property. There is a (permitted) 2/1 in-law unit in the backyard with a separate sidewalk entry from the street. Your 2-car garage, driveway, laundry, gated front courtyard, left side-yard, and back deck are all private to your unit. The lower backyard may be shared between the two units.
TERMS: 12-month lease. Credit, income, and criminal background check. Pet-friendly landlords.
VIEWING: Touring by appointment only. Occupied by owners and under renovation until Aug 4. Please do not disturb without an appointment. Text or email for a tour appointment.
Pet-friendly.
No smokers.
Security deposit, pet fee, and first month's rent due on lease signing.
Tenant is responsible for utilities.
5844 Ralston Ave is a house located in Contra Costa County and the 94805 ZIP Code. This area is served by the West Contra Costa Unified School District attendance zone.
