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About El Cerrito
El Cerrito is a city with numerous positive attributes -- great location, pleasant climate, stable residential neighborhoods, good transit and highway access, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and involved residents.
El Cerrito is located just across the bay from San Francisco, and the hilly areas of El Cerrito provide spectacular views of its famous neighbor. The Silicon Valley, Berkeley, and Sacramento are within easy reach. El Cerrito is strategically located along Interstate 80 and is less than 30 miles from two major airports. Its extensive transportation system includes two Bay Area Rapid Transit stations.
Located on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, this 3.9-square-mile city is blessed with a pleasant climate year-round. Its residents enjoy the 80-acre tree-lined Hillside Park open space, as well as 45 acres of parks, 18 acres of school recreational areas, and 38 acres of other amenities. These amenities include the Ohlone Greenway, a pleasantly landscaped area which runs along the BART right of way the length of the city and is popular with walkers, runners and bicyclists.
One of the city's greatest assets is its residents. El Cerrito is a well-educated community, with 70 percent of people 25 and over having attended college. Its population, estimated at 23,596, has a history of civic involvement.
El Cerrito includes the friendly communities of St. Jerome, El Cerrito Hills and El Cerrito Flatlands. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in any of these fine communities, call Dave and Carla Higgins. Double Your Expectations.
Buying a New El Cerrito Home?
Buying a El Cerrito home can be a daunting task. Before setting out on your house hunting journey, you should
know what you really want to find. Take some time to list all the features that are most important to you and your
family. Here are a few ideas to consider in looking for a El Cerrito home to purchase:
- Location – El Cerrito has a good number of wonderful areas to choose from. Also think about your proximity
to quality schools, medical facilities, and shopping markets.
- Size – Do you need a certain number of bedrooms or bathrooms? Don’t forget about closet space
- Parking – Is a covered garage important to you?
- Style – 2-story house or ranch style home? New or older home?
- Air Conditioning & Heating – central heating and/or air conditioning can be a savior in El Cerrito.
As you browse homes on , keep these ideas in mind. Your list may change over time as you do more looking.
You may want to add or remove features, or perhaps you'll become willing to make compromises to find the El Cerrito home
that is the best fit for your family. With hundreds of beautiful El Cerrito homes to choose from, you’ll surely find the
one for you. Get started now.
Selling your El Cerrito Home?
Selling your El Cerrito home through Dave Higgins - Keller Williams is the right decision. Our agents are here to guide you
through a potentially complicated process. You deserve top-dollar for your property and Dave Higgins - Keller Williams is committed to marketing
and selling your home. All of our agents are certified REALTORs® and they are determined to give you peace of mind
throughout the home selling process. With years of experience in the El Cerrito home market, our team has the secret recipe
for attracting the right kind of home buyers at just the right time. Choosing Dave Higgins - Keller Williams is a wise decision. Learn a bit
more about our agents here.
Apply for a Home Loan to purchase your El Cerrito home?
The El Cerrito home market is highly active at this time. Interest rates continue to hover near record lows and it’s never
been easier to finance your El Cerrito home purchase —whether it’s your first home purchase, a vacation property, or a retirement
townhouse. Find out how much house you can afford, learn about settlement and closing costs, and access the most current
lending rates through our preferred mortgage partner.