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    $4,600/mo

    881 Bates Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

    3beds
    1,602sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Single family residence
    Available Sat Nov 1 2025
    Cats, small dogs OK
    -- A/C
    In unit laundry
    Attached garage parking
    Forced air
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Single-car attached garageRefinished original hardwood floorsExtraordinary viewsBar and breakfast nookBrand new trex deck
    Three bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms plus a basement/gym, wrap-around deck with unobstructed view of the bay and front and back yards. ~1,600 sq ft. on a tranquil and almost level street in El Cerrito's most sought-after Hills neighborhood bordering with Kensington. Friendly neighbors, many who have lived on this street for decades. The home is mostly at street level with a level-in covered entryway. Yet, immediately upon entry your eyes are drawn to a spectacular bay, city, and 3 bridge view! Zoned for Kensington's (K to 6) highly-rated Hilltop Elementary School. Great parks, the El Cerrito pool, restaurants and freeways/BART/bus-lines access are just down the hill and the library, cafes, hardware, grocery and other stores in Kensington are a little over a mile away, making for an enviable location. Inside the property, all of the appliances are less than 3 years old, including: the refrigerator, oven, hood, aerator, dishwasher, laundry and dryer machines. Other recent upgrades include: brand new Trex deck, rear fiber-cement siding, bathroom vanity/sink, refinished original hardwood floors, interior and exterior paint, water heater, upgraded electrical system, LED light fixtures, and much more. The house has a single-car attached garage, driveway and ample street parking. The Kitchen features a bar and breakfast nook from which you can also enjoy the extraordinary views (and the hummingbirds)! Available November 1st. Application fee: $50 (non-refundable) or up-to-date credit reports made available. Pet: negotiable (with landlords' approval after seeing the pet) with a $600 pet-deposit. No smoking. Viewing is by appointment, and questions are welcome! Please include a phone number with the best time to reach you to schedule/confirm an appointment. Lease Term: One Year Per Month: $4,600 Security Deposit: $6,000 Move In Requirement: First and last Month's Rent plus Security Deposit ($15,200) All utility bills (PG&E, EBMUD, garbage/recycle, phone/cable etc.) are the Renter's responsibility
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,602 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Off Street
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5052730024

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: El Cerrito

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/25/2025Listed for rent$4,600$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/9/2023Listing removed--
    Source: CRMLS #40998180
    7/26/2022Sold$1,165,000+19%$727/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40998180
    6/30/2022Pending sale$979,000$611/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #40998180
    6/17/2022Listed for sale$979,000$611/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #40998180

    Neighborhood: 94530