Luxury Custom Home with Iconic 3-Bridge Views on the Kensington-El Cerrito Border Perched in the El Cerrito Hills along the Kensington border, this stunning custom-built single-family home offers luxury living with panoramic views of the Golden Gate, Bay, and Richmond-San Rafael bridges extraordinary vantage point that captures the essence of the San Francisco Bay. Designed with elegance and comfort in mind, the main residence features 3 spacious bedrooms, high-end finishes, and expansive windows that flood the home with natural light. The fully independent in-law unit includes its own private entrance, kitchen, and bathroomideal for guests, multi-generational living, or premium rental potential. Nestled on a quiet street near top-rated schools, parks, BART, and the shops of both Kensington and El Cerrito, this property combines the best of convenience, privacy, and breathtaking scenery. A rare opportunity to lease a most desirable custom home.
House for rent
$10,000/mo
855 Bates Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
4beds
2,941sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Singlefamily
Available now
Ceiling fan
Cabinets laundry
2 Parking spaces parking
Central, fireplace
What's special
Fully independent in-law unitPrivate entranceExpansive windowsStunning custom-built single-family homeNatural lightHigh-end finishes
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Heating
- Central, Fireplace
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Cabinets, Ground Floor, In Unit, Inside, Inside Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Entry, In-Law Floorplan, View
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,941 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: 24 Hour Security, Architecture Style: Contemporary, Cabinets, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Courtyard, Covered, Covered Courtyard, Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Double Pane Windows, Double Strapped Water Heater, Driveway, Electric, Floor Covering: Stone, Flooring: Stone, Formal Entry, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Grip-Accessible Features, Ground Floor, Guest Quarters, Heating system: Central, In-Law Floorplan, Insert, Inside, Inside Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Lot Features: Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Street Lights, On Site (Single Family Only), Roll-In Shower, Screens, Side By Side, Skylight(s), Smoke Detector(s), Street Lights, Uncovered Courtyard, Uncovered Patio, View Type: Bay, View Type: Bay Bridge, View Type: Bridge(s), View Type: City Lights, View Type: Golden Gate Bridge, View Type: Hills, View Type: Mt Tamalpais, View Type: Panoramic, View Type: San Francisco
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View
Details
- Parcel number: 5052730214
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Gated Community
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $10,000$3/sqft |
Source: SFAR #425062815 | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Listing removed | $10,000$3/sqft |
Source: SFAR #425062815 | ||
| 8/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $10,000$3/sqft |
Source: SFAR #425062815 | ||
| 4/28/2004 | Sold | $1,500,000$510/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
