Houses California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 855 Bates Ave

$10,000 / Month

855 Bates Ave

El Cerrito, CA 94530

Today

415-929-1500

Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

4
Square Feet

2,941 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Views of Golden Gate Bridge
Bay View
Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
Maid or Guest Quarters
Contemporary Architecture
Living Room with Attached Deck

855 Bates Ave

About This Home

$10,000 deposit, Available Now

Luxury Custom Home with Iconic 3-Bridge Views on the Kensington-El Cerrito Border Perched in the El Cerrito Hills along the Kensington border, this stunning custom-built single-family home offers luxury living with panoramic views of the Golden Gate, Bay, and Richmond-San Rafael bridges extraordinary vantage point that captures the essence of the San Francisco Bay. Designed with elegance and comfort in mind, the main residence features 3 spacious bedrooms, high-end finishes, and expansive windows that flood the home with natural light. The fully independent in-law unit includes its own private entrance, kitchen, and bathroomideal for guests, multi-generational living, or premium rental potential. Nestled on a quiet street near top-rated schools, parks, BART, and the shops of both Kensington and El Cerrito, this property combines the best of convenience, privacy, and breathtaking scenery. A rare opportunity to lease a most desirable custom home.

855 Bates Ave is a house located in Contra Costa County and the 94530 ZIP Code. This area is served by the West Contra Costa Unified attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1999

Accessible Home Design

Roll-in Shower Grab Bars

Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom Maid or Guest Quarters Window or Skylight in Bathroom In-Law or Guest Suite Walk-In Closet Separate Shower 3.5 Bathrooms Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Eco-Friendly Details

Energy-Efficient Windows Energy-Efficient Insulation

Flooring

Tile Stone Carpet

Home Design

Contemporary Architecture Stucco Concrete Foundation

Home Security

Intercom Security System Leased Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

Living Room with Fireplace Living Room with Attached Deck Skylights in Kitchen Double Pane Windows Formal Entry Combination Dining and Living Room Ceiling Fan Family Room Window Screens Electric Fireplace 2,941 Sq Ft Home Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert 2-Story Property

Kitchen

Breakfast Area or Nook Double Self-Cleaning Oven Built-In Electric Oven Electric Cooktop Tile Countertops Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Laundry Room Dryer Laundry on lower level Washer 220 Volts In Laundry

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $10,000 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 505-273-021-4 Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas, heat, insurance, sewer, trash collection, water Min Lease Term (not numerical): annual

Lot Details

0.26 Acre Lot Back Yard Fenced

Outdoor Features

Covered Deck Covered Courtyard Patio

Parking

Side by Side Parking 2 Car Garage Side Facing Garage Parking Available Garage Door Opener

Utilities

Central Heating Cable TV Available Internet Available

Views

Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco Bay Views of the Bay Bridge Panoramic Bridge City Lights Mount Tamalpais Hills

Community Details

Pet Policy

Limit on the number of pets Pet Size Limit

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Parking
Surface Lot

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Garage

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Contact

Listed by Ana S Menendez | Sotheby's International Realty
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San Francisco Association of Realtors

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Tub/Shower
Sprinkler System

Oven
Range
Breakfast Nook
Hardwood Floors

Carpet
Tile Floors
Vaulted Ceiling
Mother-in-law Unit

Patio
Deck

City - El Cerrito

El Cerrito is a suburban Bay Area city positioned right between Berkeley and Richmond. Predominately a residential community, the local rental market is huge, and ranges from luxury apartments to condos to single-family homes on quiet neighborhood streets. The area offers ample opportunities to spend quality time outdoors: Hillside Natural Area provides great views of San Francisco Bay, and the sprawling Wildcat Canyon Regional Park is loaded with trails through the unspoiled rolling hills. The close proximity to larger cities like San Francisco and Oakland makes El Cerrito a popular option for commuters, and BART rail service makes it easy to get around the area without having to drive.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berkeley City College	Drive:	12 min	4.1 mi
UC Berkeley	Drive:	14 min	4.5 mi
Contra Costa College	Drive:	13 min	7.0 mi
Samuel Merritt University	Drive:	16 min	9.7 mi

855 Bates Ave is within 12 minutes or 4.1 miles from Berkeley City College. It is also near UC Berkeley and Contra Costa College.

Schools

Kensington Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades K-6

421 Students

Attendance Zone

Sankofa United Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

270 Students

Nearby

Fred T. Korematsu Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 7-8

681 Students

Attendance Zone

El Cerrito Senior High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,522 Students

Attendance Zone

Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington

Private Elementary School

Grades K-1

11 Students

Nearby

Prospect Sierra School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

477 Students

Nearby

Hb6 Christian Academy

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-11

Nearby

Berkeley Rose Waldorf School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

Nearby

Tilden Preparatory School

Private Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

141 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in El Cerrito include El Cerrito Plaza Station, located 2.0 miles from 855 Bates Ave. 855 Bates Ave is near Metro Oakland International, located 20.1 miles or 31 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 27.7 miles or 43 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
El Cerrito Plaza Station	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
El Cerrito Del Norte	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
El Cerrito Del Norte Station	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
North Berkeley Station	Drive:	11 min	3.9 mi
North Berkeley	Drive:	11 min	4.0 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Richmond	Drive:	11 min	5.1 mi
Berkeley	Drive:	11 min	5.7 mi
Emeryville	Drive:	14 min	7.5 mi
Oakland	Drive:	19 min	11.7 mi
Martinez	Drive:	31 min	21.5 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Metro Oakland International	Drive:	31 min	20.1 mi
San Francisco International	Drive:	43 min	27.7 mi

Car-Dependent

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 855 Bates Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Moeser Lane	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Moeser Square	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
El Cerrito Place	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi

855 Bates Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Blake Garden	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park	Drive:	5 min	1.4 mi
Tilden Nature Area	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Mortar Rock Park	Drive:	7 min	2.4 mi
Contra Costa Rock Park	Drive:	7 min	2.4 mi

855 Bates Ave has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Blake Garden, Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, and Tilden Nature Area.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus	Drive:	17 min	5.5 mi
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland	Drive:	17 min	9.6 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond	Drive:	16 min	9.7 mi

855 Bates Ave has 3 hospitals within 9.7 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus which is 5.5 miles away and a 17 minute drive.