1231 Brighton Ave

Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home situated on a desirable corner lot with added flexibility and long-term potential. Whether you’re an owner-occupant or an investor exploring future possibilities, the corner lot location offers unique advantages. Inside, the home features an updated kitchen with granite countertops and newer stainless steel appliances, along with luxury plank flooring throughout. Newer dual-pane PVC windows provide great natural light and energy efficiency. The converted garage workshop creates a versatile bonus space ideal for hobbies, storage, a home gym, studio, workshop, or potential future ADU conversion possibilities. Conveniently located just blocks from top-rated schools and only minutes from El Cerrito Plaza, shopping, dining, and BART, this property combines comfort, location, and opportunity in one of El Cerrito’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Current Status

Active - Coming Soon

Original Price

$949,000

List Price

$949,000

On Market Date

Apr 18, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Albany

Zip Code

94706

MLS ID

41131475

APN

67283111

Year Built

1944

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

CONTRA COSTA

Bed

3

Bath

1

Parking

1

Detached, On Street

SQ FT

1,008

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

3,750.0

Lot Acres

0.09 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Stone Counters, Range/Oven Free Standing

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard

Flooring

Laminate

Foundation

Fire Place

None

Heating

Forced Air

Laundry

Dryer, Washer

Main Level

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Other

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard

Location

Corner Lot, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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