Set in the heart of one of El Cerrito’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom bungalow offers a light-soaked floorplan. Built in 1939 and reimagined for modern day convenience, this 994-square foot charmer boasts a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathroom, brand-new oak hardwood flooring, and fresh, drought-resistant landscaping.
Punctuated with period charm, arched alcoves and custom built-ins blend seamlessly with dual-paned windows that invite warmth and natural light. A rustic, brick fireplace graces a sunny living room that showcases a multitude of oversized windows. Equipped with a quaint dining room, the home’s newly remodeled kitchen features shaker-style cabinets, marble counters with subway tile backsplash, and sleek, stainless steel appliances. A duo of bedrooms are situated at the rear of the house, serviced by a beautifully renovated bathroom with new vanity, tile floor, and herringbone tile shower.
Equipped with a detached garage that’s been updated with a new roof and roll up door, the flexible space can potentially double as a workshop, office or extra storage. Set on an approximately 4,000-square foot lot encircled with lush landscaping, this sweet bungalow offers a rear garden with de-composed granite patio. Sewer compliant, fortified with earthquake retrofitting, and outfitted with a newer forced air furnace, 243 Carmel is in close proximity to local schools and parks, BART, and bus lines, plus Fairmount and Solano Avenue’s buzzing shops and eateries.