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Hillside Terrace
5550 Central Ave,
El Cerrito,
CA
94530
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Hillside Terrace
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Virtual Tour: "Unit does not come furnished, and interested parties should verify the condition of the unit before leasing." Schedule a showing here: Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment!*Laundry on-site* • 2 Bedrooms • 1 bathroom • Large living/dining area • Open and comfortable kitchen • Great natural lighting • Ample closet space • Bathtub • Laundry on-site - Well-located with easy access to shopping, dining, and outdoor spaces. Just minutes from El Cerrito Plaza, offering a variety of stores, cafés, and everyday conveniences. - Close to Central Park, a great spot for walking, relaxing, and outdoor activities. - The property also enjoys quick access to major routes like Interstate 80, making commuting to nearby cities like Berkeley and Oakland simple and convenient. ** A great balance of accessibility, shopping, and outdoor living. ** *Laundry on-site *Parking 1 year lease ---Requirements:--- * 650 approx Credit Score * 2.5x Income/rent **As property owners or managers, we do not discriminate in the rental of property based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin.** **Pricing and leasing incentives are subject to daily change based on market conditions and availability.** Check out our other listings: Amenities: laundry on-site
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Virtual Tour: "Unit does not come furnished, and interested parties should verify the condition of the unit before leasing." Schedule a showing here: Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment!*Laundry on-site* • 2 Bedrooms • 1 bathroom • Large living/dining area • Open and comfortable kitchen • Great natural lighting • Ample closet space • Bathtub • Laundry on-site - Well-located with easy access to shopping, dining, and outdoor spaces. Just minutes from El Cerrito Plaza, offering a variety of stores, cafés, and everyday conveniences. - Close to Central Park, a great spot for walking, relaxing, and outdoor activities. - The property also enjoys quick access to major routes like Interstate 80, making commuting to nearby cities like Berkeley and Oakland simple and convenient. ** A great balance of accessibility, shopping, and outdoor living. ** *Laundry on-site *Parking 1 year lease ---Requirements:--- * 650 approx Credit Score * 2.5x Income/rent **As property owners or managers, we do not discriminate in the rental of property based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin.** **Pricing and leasing incentives are subject to daily change based on market conditions and availability.** Check out our other listings: Amenities: laundry on-site
Hillside Terrace is an apartment community located in Contra Costa County and the 94530 ZIP Code. This area is served by the West Contra Costa Unified School District attendance zone.
5550 Central Ave,
El Cerrito,
CA
94530
Rent an apartment in the Richmond Annex and enjoy easy access to I-80, which takes you into San Francisco. Central Avenue leads to Point Isabel, a small peninsula in San Francisco Bay.
Just across the Richmond Annex's southern border sits Albany Hill Park. Hike to the top of Albany Hill, and take in a panoramic view of the Bay Area. More trails await at the Albany Mudflats State Marine Park, just west of I-580.
Explore Playland-Not-at-the-Beach at the northern end of the neighborhood. This local hangout, with a museum and community center, features games and events for all ages. San Pablo Avenue, the hotspot for local restaurants, features international cuisine for a wide range taste buds.
Learn more about living in Richmond Annex
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Richmond Annex | El Cerrito, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,761 | $1,947 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,285 | $2,310 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,402 | $2,557 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,656 | $2,904 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 6.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 7.4 mi |
Hillside Terrace is within 10 minutes or 4.8 miles from Berkeley City College. It is also near UC Berkeley and Contra Costa College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
216 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
481 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
708 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,460 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
137 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
91 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in El Cerrito include El Cerrito Plaza Station, located 0.6 mile from Hillside Terrace. Hillside Terrace is near Metro Oakland International, located 17.8 miles or 25 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 25.4 miles or 37 minutes away.
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.9 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 13 min | 9.4 mi |
| Drive: | 19 min | 13.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 25 min | 17.8 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 37 min | 25.4 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
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Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Hillside Terrace.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
Hillside Terrace has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.2 mi |
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Eddy Arboretum
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Contra Costa Rock Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
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Blake Garden
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Shimada Friendship Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.1 mi |
Hillside Terrace has 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, Eddy Arboretum, and Blake Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 7.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 7.3 mi |
Hillside Terrace has 3 hospitals within 7.3 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus which is 6.4 miles away and a 13 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 8.4 mi |
Hillside Terrace has 3 military bases within 8.4 miles, the nearest is Military Reservation which is 2.8 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
5550 Central Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530