Home | Contra Costa County | El Cerrito | 94530 | 1140 Arlington Blvd.
MLS: EB41149231 | Status: Active | Price: $1,490,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 /1 | 2,803 | 23 | 1966 |
| Date | Time | Hosted By |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, October 18 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Ruth Frassetto |
What if you could have the space to spread out, a garden to escape to, and the Bay Area right at your doorstep? Discover a beautifully updated El Cerrito Hills home where timeless architecture meets modern living, surrounded by an extraordinary private garden. Just minutes from Kensington, Berkeley, BART, regional parks, San Francisco, and Marin, this hidden gem offers the space, nature, and connection that are increasingly rare in the Bay Area. Set on approximately 10,000 sq. ft., this 2,755 sq. ft. home features five bedrooms, sun-filled living spaces, and a stunning chef’s kitchen with pro-line appliances, custom wood cabinetry, and hand-selected stone countertops. Flexible spaces adapt effortlessly to working from home, family life, fitness, and hosting friends. The showstopping, professionally landscaped garden—featured in numerous publications—is an outdoor oasis with mature specimen trees, expansive lawn, and inviting spaces for dining, relaxing, and entertaining. From quiet morning coffee to unforgettable gatherings beneath the pergola, this is outdoor living at its best. Near the Kensington/Berkeley border and zoned for top-rated Madera Elementary, this exceptional property offers the best of both worlds: more space, more nature, and more room to live—without giving up y
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | EB41149231 |
| MLS Source | Bridge MLS |
| Days on Site | 22 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Breakfast Nook, Countertop - Stone, Island, Pantry, Updated |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Double, Oven Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Family Room, Living Room |
| Flooring | Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood, Tile |
| Laundry | In Laundry Room |
| Cooling | Central -1 Zone |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Pool | None, Pool - No |
| Style | Custom |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Access - Interior, Attached Garage, Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | West Contra Costa Unified |
| High School District | West Contra Costa Unified |
Ruth Frassetto
Compass
License #: 00779030
Phone: (510) 697-8606
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madera Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.34 mi | 10 |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle School | public | 7-8 | 0.73 mi | 5 |
| Cameron School | public | UG | 0.74 mi | N/A |
| Kensington Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.07 mi | 10 |
| El Cerrito Senior High School | public | 9-12 | 1.26 mi | 7 |
| Fairmont Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.38 mi | 6 |
| Harding Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.53 mi | 6 |
| Mira Vista Elementary School | public | K-8 | 1.55 mi | 7 |
| Albany Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.86 mi | 10 |
| Kennedy High School | public | 9-12 | 1.86 mi | 2 |
| Albany High School | public | 9-12 | 1.98 mi | 10 |
| MacGregor High (Continuation) School | public | 10-12 | 1.98 mi | N/A |
| King Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.09 mi | 2 |
| Wilson Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.16 mi | 3 |
| West Contra Costa Adult Education | public | UG | 2.21 mi | N/A |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.35 mi | 9 |
| Stege Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.40 mi | 2 |
| Cornell Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.43 mi | 9 |
| Lovonya Dejean Middle School | public | 7-8 | 2.45 mi | 1 |
| Marin Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.54 mi | 8 |
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