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Architectural character, magical setting, SF Bay and Golden Gate bridge views, A+ floorplan... This generously proportioned home radiates mid-century sensibility, beautifully expressed through its proportion, warmth, and individuality. Set on a tranquil street in the El Cerrito hills, it's a home organized around creature comforts, privacy and the rituals of gathering. Rare, coveted floorplan delivers 5 generous bedrooms and an expansive family room with sliders to rear deck and yard. Custom kitchen has a commercial grade stovetop and artisan cabinetry. Spacious living and dining spaces are designed to take full advantage of the shimmering views. This is a home where friends and neighbors will convene — a particularly adaptable center of gravity that shifts seamlessly from everyday retreat to lively social setting. Rather than prescribing a single lifestyle, it presents a sequence of interior and exterior spaces with enough dimension and distinction to support an array of activities and family configurations. Upper and lower decks create effortless indoor-outdoor flow and highlight the broad Bay views. Flat backyard provides space for play, gardening and entertaining. The gentle hills of El Cerrito are wrapped in Northern California beauty. The balance of residential calm and easy access to the broader Bay Area, combined with numerous nearby parks and endless hiking trails, contribute to a neighborhood scale that rewards both wandering and return. Minutes from home, a cornucopia of urban amenities includes world-class golf and restaurants, two BART stations, award-winning schools and performance venues, and 24/7 bird-watching. Highly rated Madera Elementary is nearby.

  • Bedrooms
    5
  • Bathrooms
    2
  • Year Built
    1956
  • Stories
    2.0
  • Architectural Style
    Mid Century Modern
  • Construction Materials
    Wood Siding, Brick Veneer
  • Foundation
    Raised
  • Garage Spaces
    2.0
  • Parking Features
    Garage Door Opener, Garage, Detached
  • Living Area
    2645.0
  • Interior Features
    Master Downstairs, Breakfast Bar
  • Appliances
    Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Double Oven
  • Flooring
    Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Exterior Features
    Garden
  • Pool Features
    None
  • Cooling
    None
  • Heating
    Forced Air, Central
  • Basement
    Crawl Space

  • Acres
    0.14
  • Lot Features
    Landscaped, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • View
    City, Bay
  • Water
    Public

  • County
    Contra Costa
  • City
    El Cerrito
  • Neighborhood
    EL CERRITO HILLS
  • Zip Code
    94530

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What is the price per square foot for this home?

This home is listed at $1,398,000 with 2,645 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $529 per square foot.

How long has this property been on the market?

1009 Havens Pl was listed on September 18, 2026, which means it's been on the market for 54 days.

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When was this house built?

This home was built in 1956, making it approximately 70 years old.

What is the lot size of this property?

1009 Havens Pl sits on a 0.14-acre lot, which is 6,098 square feet.

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