2700 Tulare Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Offered At: $2,300,000

About This Property

Welcome to this beautifully remodeled “Private Garden Oasis”! Nestled in the hills of El Cerrito, is a classic Mira Vista ranch home updated for the 21st century. It is a fine gem, sitting on a spacious flat double lot buttressed by stunning bay views.

Renowned local UC Berkeley architect Keith Narbett submitted final plans for the home in January 1939. It was then constructed by El Cerrito Hall of Fame developer Elmer Freethy. A bonus room with original OId- Grove Redwood Siding was constructed in 1952.

Upon arriving at the house, you will first notice its unique position perched at the top of a hill on an extensive double lot totaling 10,700 square feet. The house itself is 3,216 square feet boasting four bedrooms and three full bathrooms included is an adaptable living space Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) with extra electrical outlets and updated fixtures and windows. This space is perfect for In-law quarters, office space, workshop, artist studio, exercise or hobby room. And all façades of this property are freshly repainted with a sleek palette.

Modern touches include a gas fireplace with new hearth and mantle, central heating and cooling, and nook corner seating with a remote fan. Four-paneled moving glass walls can be opened to make the space contiguous with the outside garden. Audio and visual touches include two locations to place high-end televisions, more added outlets with USB and USB-C ports, a Nest Bluetooth-compatible thermostat, and updated bright sconce lighting.

Upgrades/Updates
• Kitchen: Completely remodeled with new cabinets, wine refrigerator, appliances, and added ceiling and under mount lighting for cabinets. Bright sunroof refurbished.
• Bathrooms: Added a new bathroom just off the kitchen. Other 2 bathrooms updated with modern fixtures, Panasonic whisper-quiet ventilation system, lighting systems.
• Redwood/Bonus Room: Reconditioned “Old-Grove Redwood Siding” with gas fireplace, all new electrical outlets, remote control fan, Four Panel Moving Glass Walls.
• Additional New Bedroom: Stunning views of the bay/Golden Gate Bridge as part of a completely remodeled space above the garage converted to an additional bedroom/office, plus closet, and complete with extra USB and USB-C electrical plugs.
• Laundry Room: Renovated space for more efficient use. Retained the ironing board system within the wall for convenient hideaway when not in use. New washer and dryer with sink.
• Living/Office Space: Remodeled breezeway connected approximately 375-square-foot space with extensive electrical, cable, and plugs for 21st Century work at home office/studio.
• Windows: All replaced (47 windows) with Milgard double pane excellent energy performance windows.
• Flooring: Original hardwood flooring in the main house that has been well maintained from 1939 till 2024.