The Souza & Niroomand Team Presents
The Rare Unicorn of El Cerrito has arrived
$1,149,000
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Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,745 sq ft
Neighborhood
El Cerrito
1 bedroom- 1 bathroom-adu
538 Sq Ft
Design Forward & Walkable
Some homes make you choose between walkability and views, between charm and space, between character and turnkey ease. This one refuses the tradeoff. Set in the heart of El Cerrito, 7450 Terrace Drive delivers the best of the Hills, sweeping views, mature landscaping, true privacy, and a legal ADU, all while placing you blocks from everything the neighborhood has to offer on foot.
The main residence offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, anchored by a kitchen that was redesigned and reimagined with high-end appliances, hello Bertazzoni stove, and a layout built for both quiet mornings and full-scale entertaining. The moment you arrive, a private courtyard welcomes you and leads into a light-filled foyer, where sunlight pours through updated windows across the living room, dining room, and kitchen. These spaces move together effortlessly, opening onto a patio just beyond the dining room where the view becomes part of the room itself.
At the heart of the kitchen sits a generous island, the kind of space that pulls people in, whether you are cooking, catching up with friends, or pouring something to unwind with at the end of the day. A one-car garage connects directly into the home, making everyday life simple.
The main level offers two spacious bedrooms and a beautifully designed bathroom perfect for easy one-level living. Downstairs, you are drawn in by a color-drenched library and family room, which offers a rare kind of flexibility: a calm retreat for reading and taking in the surrounding nature, or the natural gathering place for everyone in the house. This level also includes two additional bedrooms, one en-suite that could act as your primary retreat away from the rest, and a dedicated laundry area.
Outside, between the main home and the legal ADU, mature gardens surround a fire pit built for evenings under the sky, framed by two back decks made for taking in the view. The oversized lot continues back to a beautifully constructed one-bedroom, one-bath ADU with tall ceilings, abundant natural light, and designer finishes that echo the main house. Thoughtfully separated for privacy, the ADU offers true flexibility as a rental, a guest suite, or a home office, complete with its own private deck and garden for indoor-outdoor living.
This home comes fully equipped with solar and a 240-volt plug-in, along with a long list of upgrades that reflect true, ongoing care.
All within walking distance of Jenny K Gift Shop, Well Grounded, El Cerrito Natural Grocery, Kensington Circle, Solano Avenue, and the Cerrito Theatre, Banter Wine, and many other local favorites. Plus, zoned for Kensington Hilltop Elementary school*. This home sits at the true center of everything that makes this pocket of El Cerrito special.
Homes like this, fully updated, move-in ready, and finished with true design intention, rarely come along. We are proud to present it to you.
A few elevated features:
A few practical updates:
*Zoned does not guaranteed enrollment. Buyer to verify.
The main residence offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, anchored by a kitchen that was redesigned and reimagined with high-end appliances, hello Bertazzoni stove, and a layout built for both quiet mornings and full-scale entertaining. The moment you arrive, a private courtyard welcomes you and leads into a light-filled foyer, where sunlight pours through updated windows across the living room, dining room, and kitchen. These spaces move together effortlessly, opening onto a patio just beyond the dining room where the view becomes part of the room itself.
At the heart of the kitchen sits a generous island, the kind of space that pulls people in, whether you are cooking, catching up with friends, or pouring something to unwind with at the end of the day. A one-car garage connects directly into the home, making everyday life simple.
The main level offers two spacious bedrooms and a beautifully designed bathroom perfect for easy one-level living. Downstairs, you are drawn in by a color-drenched library and family room, which offers a rare kind of flexibility: a calm retreat for reading and taking in the surrounding nature, or the natural gathering place for everyone in the house. This level also includes two additional bedrooms, one en-suite that could act as your primary retreat away from the rest, and a dedicated laundry area.
Outside, between the main home and the legal ADU, mature gardens surround a fire pit built for evenings under the sky, framed by two back decks made for taking in the view. The oversized lot continues back to a beautifully constructed one-bedroom, one-bath ADU with tall ceilings, abundant natural light, and designer finishes that echo the main house. Thoughtfully separated for privacy, the ADU offers true flexibility as a rental, a guest suite, or a home office, complete with its own private deck and garden for indoor-outdoor living.
This home comes fully equipped with solar and a 240-volt plug-in, along with a long list of upgrades that reflect true, ongoing care.
All within walking distance of Jenny K Gift Shop, Well Grounded, El Cerrito Natural Grocery, Kensington Circle, Solano Avenue, and the Cerrito Theatre, Banter Wine, and many other local favorites. Plus, zoned for Kensington Hilltop Elementary school*. This home sits at the true center of everything that makes this pocket of El Cerrito special.
Homes like this, fully updated, move-in ready, and finished with true design intention, rarely come along. We are proud to present it to you.
A few elevated features:
- A completely reimagined kitchen, gutted down to the studs and rebuilt with high-end finishes throughout hello, Bertazzoni
- A fully remodeled main bathroom with a spa-like sensibility
- A downstairs guest en-suite, bedroom, and bathroom both remodeled for comfort and privacy
- A fireplace finished with a designer mantel and mirror, the natural focal point of the living room
- Ceiling planks in the living and dining rooms adding warmth and architectural detail
- Refreshed front yard hardscape and landscaping, complete with a new irrigation system for effortless upkeep
- Incredible flooring throughout added for ease and warmth
- A wonderful walk-in storage space that allows you a place to stash your bikes, bins and all the things!
A few practical updates:
- Updated roof and gutters for total peace of mind
- Updated exterior windows and a new front door with sidelights, filling every room with natural light
- Copper plumbing throughout the entire home, replacing the original lines top to bottom, along with a French drain and full waterproofing along the front of the home
- A high-efficiency heat pump serving the main residence (yay AC!)
- Freshly painted interior and exterior that gives the home a crisp, polished presence from the curb
- Updated garage door and opener
- A legal ADU built from the ground up, also powered by solar with its own dedicated heat pump (yay AC!), and on-demand water heater
*Zoned does not guaranteed enrollment. Buyer to verify.
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Why El Cerrito?
Surrounded by tree-lined hills, views of the San Francisco Bay, and located just a few miles from the shoreline, El Cerrito is a beautiful town in the Bay Area. The neighborhoods in El Cerrito reflect the town’s Mid-century charm and appeal; and although most of the homes look like they were built in the 1940s and 1950s, they have been updated to satisfy modern tastes! The area is rich in music history as well: El Cerrito is the birthplace of John Fogerty and the famous rock band known as Creedence Clearwater Revival.
El Cerrito is one of the most desirable places in the Bay Area. You’ll find many early education schools such as Children’s Garden Montessori and Keystone Montessori plus several great elementary schools like Madera, Kensington Hilltop and Harding, plus a number of elementary charter schools focusing on STEM and Arts (*schools subject to availability). El Cerrito is also home to Fred T. Korematsu Middle School* and El Cerrito High School*, as well as a number of local private and charter schools*. The community is ideally located for UC Berkeley* students and faculty. A short trip from the El Cerrito Plaza BART station can have you on campus in 20 minutes or less.
Whether you love golf, hiking, or several other outdoor activities, El Cerrito has an option for you. Berkeley Country Club has been a staple in the community for nearly 100 years, and its beautiful 18-hole golf course provides breathtaking panoramic views of the Bay Area Bridge. Hikers love Hillside Natural Area; provides over 100 acres of open grasslands, and is a great place to enjoy a dog. Our very own Motorcycle hill allows for fun trails and adventure right in your own backyard. If you prefer to take your dog to a park where they can interact with other furry friends, El Cerrito has a number of dog parks and paths along the Ohlone Trail as well as an East Bay favorite in nearby Richmond called Point Isabel Dog Park.
With two BART stations– El Cerrito Plaza and El Cerrito Del Norte – as well as a number of transbay bus lines, El Cerrito is considered a fantastic San Francisco or Oakland commuter city. Enjoy direct BART trains to and from El Cerrito via the Richmond Line.
If you are a movie buff, the Cerrito theater brings you the latest movies where you can grab dinner, an adult beverage if you would like, and sit back and enjoy a fabulous film in a comfortable community setting, all locally run.
If you want a night on the town, head over to our very own wine bar, Banter, for a lovely evening with friends enjoying Organic wines and a charcuterie board.
Across the way you will find the El Cerrito Natural Grocery store and Annex. There you can get all your locally sourced meats, produce and more. At the Annex, you get prepared food, gifts, and flowers. With so much at your fingertips, you never have to shop anywhere else!
Jenny K, our local gift shop sits in the heart of the city. There you can often see Jenny working, chatting with customers and curating a lovely gift store where you can find something for everyone and everything, including yourself! I have been known to shop locally, and I am a faithful patron of Jenny K! Right next door you can grab a tea and a bagel for the mornings you are in a hurry at Well Grounded, Jenny K's sister store. Here not only do you get yummy treats and coffee/tea, but you will run into local students who work here for their afterschool jobs. A true community.
El Cerrito Plaza, located near the intersection of San Pablo Ave and Fairmount Avenue, serves several purposes. Aside from being a BART station, it is El Cerrito’s premier shopping center; stores include a Trader Joes, Lucky’s Supermarket, a CVS, a Verizon store, Daiso Japan, and several popular fast food restaurants– and don’t forget See’s CandiesThe El Cerrito Plaza area is a great hub to get your errands done in one spot. Hit the Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays or from Trader Joes – all within the same sq ½ mile.
Edging up against El Cerrito is also home to some of the best rated street food and “Taco Trucks” in the area, famous for Birria, Pupusas and some top rated Burritos in the area. Just past the northwest border of El Cerrito on San Pablo, you have Tacos El Tucan featuring the ‘Big 6”’ Birria style “quesotaco.” And just a few blocks from El Cerrito Plaza, you can enjoy a libation at the Hotsy Totsy, then grab a delicious Burrito Al Pastor from Tacos El Autlense which is situated in the parking lot.
If you’re craving more than just fast food or street food, you will be amazed at the diverse array of local restaurants. Notable restaurants in El Cerrito include:
Mi Casa Grill; a new take on classic Mexican and Latin dishes, situated in a trendy (in a good way) setting.
Masa Tamales & Tacos: Incredible hand crafted latin food that became a favorite in Point Richmond, added a second location in El Cerrito.
Los Moles: A local favorite, creating one of the best Taco Tuesday buffets and Sunday Mole buffet spreads in the Bay Area.
Banana Leaf Thai: Great little local family owned and operated spot, with top rated curries.
Larb Thai Food & Tapas: One of the Bay Area’s highest rated Thai restaurants, locals and residents alike enjoy both the food and the atmosphere.
El Mono: Savor the flavors of authentic Peruvian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere while gazing at the artwork on the walls.
From great food and shopping to convenient access to public transit, plus scenic views at every turn, El Cerrito has it all!
*Any interested parties should verify school district and availability, as attendance and attending the closest school is not guaranteed.
**Open Homes has not investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information - buyer to verify.**
El Cerrito is one of the most desirable places in the Bay Area. You’ll find many early education schools such as Children’s Garden Montessori and Keystone Montessori plus several great elementary schools like Madera, Kensington Hilltop and Harding, plus a number of elementary charter schools focusing on STEM and Arts (*schools subject to availability). El Cerrito is also home to Fred T. Korematsu Middle School* and El Cerrito High School*, as well as a number of local private and charter schools*. The community is ideally located for UC Berkeley* students and faculty. A short trip from the El Cerrito Plaza BART station can have you on campus in 20 minutes or less.
Whether you love golf, hiking, or several other outdoor activities, El Cerrito has an option for you. Berkeley Country Club has been a staple in the community for nearly 100 years, and its beautiful 18-hole golf course provides breathtaking panoramic views of the Bay Area Bridge. Hikers love Hillside Natural Area; provides over 100 acres of open grasslands, and is a great place to enjoy a dog. Our very own Motorcycle hill allows for fun trails and adventure right in your own backyard. If you prefer to take your dog to a park where they can interact with other furry friends, El Cerrito has a number of dog parks and paths along the Ohlone Trail as well as an East Bay favorite in nearby Richmond called Point Isabel Dog Park.
With two BART stations– El Cerrito Plaza and El Cerrito Del Norte – as well as a number of transbay bus lines, El Cerrito is considered a fantastic San Francisco or Oakland commuter city. Enjoy direct BART trains to and from El Cerrito via the Richmond Line.
If you are a movie buff, the Cerrito theater brings you the latest movies where you can grab dinner, an adult beverage if you would like, and sit back and enjoy a fabulous film in a comfortable community setting, all locally run.
If you want a night on the town, head over to our very own wine bar, Banter, for a lovely evening with friends enjoying Organic wines and a charcuterie board.
Across the way you will find the El Cerrito Natural Grocery store and Annex. There you can get all your locally sourced meats, produce and more. At the Annex, you get prepared food, gifts, and flowers. With so much at your fingertips, you never have to shop anywhere else!
Jenny K, our local gift shop sits in the heart of the city. There you can often see Jenny working, chatting with customers and curating a lovely gift store where you can find something for everyone and everything, including yourself! I have been known to shop locally, and I am a faithful patron of Jenny K! Right next door you can grab a tea and a bagel for the mornings you are in a hurry at Well Grounded, Jenny K's sister store. Here not only do you get yummy treats and coffee/tea, but you will run into local students who work here for their afterschool jobs. A true community.
El Cerrito Plaza, located near the intersection of San Pablo Ave and Fairmount Avenue, serves several purposes. Aside from being a BART station, it is El Cerrito’s premier shopping center; stores include a Trader Joes, Lucky’s Supermarket, a CVS, a Verizon store, Daiso Japan, and several popular fast food restaurants– and don’t forget See’s CandiesThe El Cerrito Plaza area is a great hub to get your errands done in one spot. Hit the Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays or from Trader Joes – all within the same sq ½ mile.
Edging up against El Cerrito is also home to some of the best rated street food and “Taco Trucks” in the area, famous for Birria, Pupusas and some top rated Burritos in the area. Just past the northwest border of El Cerrito on San Pablo, you have Tacos El Tucan featuring the ‘Big 6”’ Birria style “quesotaco.” And just a few blocks from El Cerrito Plaza, you can enjoy a libation at the Hotsy Totsy, then grab a delicious Burrito Al Pastor from Tacos El Autlense which is situated in the parking lot.
If you’re craving more than just fast food or street food, you will be amazed at the diverse array of local restaurants. Notable restaurants in El Cerrito include:
Mi Casa Grill; a new take on classic Mexican and Latin dishes, situated in a trendy (in a good way) setting.
Masa Tamales & Tacos: Incredible hand crafted latin food that became a favorite in Point Richmond, added a second location in El Cerrito.
Los Moles: A local favorite, creating one of the best Taco Tuesday buffets and Sunday Mole buffet spreads in the Bay Area.
Banana Leaf Thai: Great little local family owned and operated spot, with top rated curries.
Larb Thai Food & Tapas: One of the Bay Area’s highest rated Thai restaurants, locals and residents alike enjoy both the food and the atmosphere.
El Mono: Savor the flavors of authentic Peruvian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere while gazing at the artwork on the walls.
From great food and shopping to convenient access to public transit, plus scenic views at every turn, El Cerrito has it all!
*Any interested parties should verify school district and availability, as attendance and attending the closest school is not guaranteed.
**Open Homes has not investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information - buyer to verify.**
The Souza & Niroomand Team
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