Where El Cerrito meets Oz. Did you know that one block in El Cerrito is known as the “Yellow Brick Road, and that block is the 1200 block of Norvell St. This sweet block, beloved by its long- term residents, and centrally located in El Cerrito, near the infamous El Cerrito Recycling Center and The Natural Hillside hiking trails, is graced by mature Gingko trees, whose bright yellow leaves blanket the street in the Fall. This block is also home to 1240 Norvell St., a light-filled, extensively updated three bedroom, two bath bungalow that surprises one w/ its modest, petite exterior, and its spacious thoughtfully laid out interior. This home feels efficient & cozy and at the same time offers great separation of space, privacy and versatility. Features include, a newer roof, central AC, dual pane windows L-shaped living rm that accommodates an office area in one area or a dining area, an updated kitchen w/ generous cabinet space, granite countertops & stainless appliances & a laundry closet adjacent to the kitchen. Additional features include a spacious primary bedroom w/ large closet & en-suite bath, two additional bedrooms & a 2nd full bath, a family rm or dining area & a backyard with large level patio area, lawn and fruit trees. This home is truly a move-in condition home.
Sold for $1,000,000 on 04/01/25
$1,000,000
1240 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
1,280sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$986,600 Zestimate®
$781/sqft
$3,508 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 01, 2025 at 04:45pm
Listed by:
Sheril Madden DRE #01228854 510-501-1317,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Erin Chan-Adams, DRE #01981522
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41088132

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Washer, In Kitchen
Features
- Dining Area, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,280
- Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Up, Low Maintenance, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Fenced,Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Features: Level, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5030710056
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Windows
- Water conservation: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$986,600