23 homes in El Cerrito
Homes for Sale in El Cerrito, TN
About El Cerrito, TN Real Estate
El Cerrito is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States, and forms part of the San Francisco Bay Area. It has a population of 25,962 according to the 2020 census. El Cerrito was founded by refugees from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. It was incorporated in 1917 as a village with 1,500 residents. As of the census in 2022, there were 25,583 people and 10,637 households in the city.
El Cerrito is an East Bay city with BART access and diverse community. Features hillside neighborhoods and affordable alternative.
Today, El Cerrito has 22 homes for sale at a median price of $899,000, typically selling in about 23 days. Families here choose from 3 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in El Cerrito
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- 10Madera Elementaryelementary
- 8Fairmont Elementaryelementary
- 8Harding Elementaryelementary
- 6Fred T. Korematsu Middleintermediate/middle/junior high
- 5El Cerrito Highhigh school
Why Live in El Cerrito?
- BART access
- Hillside neighborhoods
- Diverse community
- Affordable alternative
El Cerrito Market Pulse
Median Home Price
$1.09M
↓ 24.3% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
1.8 months of supply
Seller's MarketWith only 23 active listings, supply is tight.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month—buyers have fewer options, and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~23 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling quickly—sellers have leverage, but prepared buyers can still compete.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong buyer demand.
Housing Tenure in El Cerrito
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
57%
Homeowners
43%
Renters
Homeownership is 1.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
10,696 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $242K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$538K)
Price Reductions
4 listings have reduced their price
17% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.2% (~$74K)
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