1140 Arlington Blvd

Enticing value- unexpected El Cerrito treasure! What if you could have the space to spread out, a garden to escape to, and the Bay Area right at your doorstep? One block to beloved Arlington Park and skipping distance to top-rated Madera Elementary School. Discover a beautifully updated El Cerrito Hills home where timeless architecture meets modern living, surrounded by an extraordinary private garden. Just minutes from Kensington, Berkeley, BART, regional parks, San Francisco, and Marin, this hidden gem offers the space, nature, and connection that are increasingly rare in the Bay Area. Set on approximately 10,000 sq. ft., this 2,755 sq. ft. home features five bedrooms, sun-filled living spaces, and a stunning chef’s kitchen with pro-line appliances, custom wood cabinetry, and hand-selected stone countertops. Flexible spaces adapt effortlessly to working from home, family life, fitness, and hosting friends. The showstopping, professionally landscaped garden—featured in numerous publications—is an outdoor oasis with an expansive lawn and inviting spaces for play, dining, relaxing, and entertaining. From quiet morning coffee to unforgettable gatherings beneath the pergola, this is outdoor living at its best. Near the Kensington/Berkeley border and zoned for top-rated Madera Elementary, this exceptional property offers the best of both worlds: more space, more nature, and more room to live—without giving up your connection to the city.

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,698,000

List Price

$1,490,000

On Market Date

Sep 24, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

El Cerrito Hills

Zip Code

94530

MLS ID

41149231

APN

5053610183

Year Built

1966

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

5

Bath

2.5 (2/1)

Parking

2

Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener

SQ FT

2,803

SQ FT Source

Graphic Artist

Lot SQ FT

10,000.0

Lot Acres

23.0 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen

Cooling

Central Air

Disclosures

Other - Call/See Agent

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Private Entrance

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Foundation

Fire Place

Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning

Heating

Zoned

Laundry

Dryer, In Garage, Washer

Upper Level

5 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1

Main Level

0.5 Bath, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Custom

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Private Entrance

Location

Premium Lot, Private

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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