716 Gelston Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530
716 Gelston Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Property Description
Spectacular panoramic views of SF Bay and beyond from almost every room. 3rd floor is a large recreation/family room with views to die for, with fully enclosed sitting room attached for enjoying the view. Original owner has maintained and updated the home extremely well. Stunning views from living room, each bedroom and the large rec room on the top floor. There is a potential in-law suite on lower floor with a full kitchen and half-bath downstairs. Main (2nd floor) kitchen has been updated and features a large island. 2nd floor also features a large formal dining room as well as a breakfast nook. 2nd floor hall bath is equiped with a walk-in Safe-Step jetted tub. Primary bedroom/bathroom is also on the 2nd floor and features a large walk through closet, sauna and, of course, a panoramic view. This property is also equiped with an electric car charger and a 5000 volt generator for backup power. All this just a short drive from the city and also close to shops, dining, transportation and more. Most of the custom made furniture on the property can be included in the sale, if desired.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 3 closed
El Cerrito · Single Family Residence
Listed 32.3% above the median closed sale of $1,700,000. Price per sqft ($553) is a 25% premium to closed comps ($442). Closed comps sold at 112% of list — strong seller's market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 590 Gravatt Dr | Berkeley | 2019 | 4 | 4 | 4,067 | 8,986 | $663 | $2.69M | 8 | 78 |
| 2413 Browning St | Berkeley | 1947 | 5 | 3 | 3,820 | 6,000 | $496 | $1.90M | 3 | 72 |
| 1026 Grizzly Peak Blvd | Berkeley | 2023 | 5 | 6 | 3,940 | 6,810 | $887 | $3.50M | 31 | 66 |
| 38 Highgate | Kensington | 1936 | 5 | 4 | 3,843 | 16,530 | $519 | $2.00M | 40 | 62 |
| 1705 La Loma Ave | Berkeley | 1906 | 5 | 5 | 4,345 | 10,500 | $1,438 | $6.25M | 18 | 60 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4,003 | 9,765.2 | $800.6 | $3.27M | 20 | |||
| Median | 3,940 | $2.69M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (3)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 955 Galvin Dr | El Cerrito | 1969 | 08/10/2026 | 4 | 4 | 3,222 | 7,700 | $1.45M | $1.80M | $559 | 1.24 | 25 | 72 |
| 1518 MADERA CT | El Cerrito | 1980 | 07/01/2026 | 5 | 5 | 4,633 | 8,850 | $1.70M | $1.70M | $367 | 1.00 | 103 | 48 |
| 6502 Morris Ave | El Cerrito | 1947 | 07/15/2026 | 6 | 4 | 3,912 | 11,860 | $1.40M | $1.56M | $399 | 1.12 | 89 | 47 |
| Total: 3 · Average | 5.0 | 4.3 | 3,922.333 | 9,470 | $1.69M | $1.69M | $441.667 | — | 72.33333333333333 | ||||
| Median | 3,912 | $1.70M | $1.70M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.