New Price! Tucked away in the heart of the desirable El Cerrito community, this charming single-level 3BR/2BA home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience. Set on a peaceful, level lot in a well-maintained neighborhood just east of Talmadge and west of SDSU, the home welcomes you with professionally designed drought-tolerant landscaping in both the front and back yards, offering beauty, sustainability, and low-maintenance appeal from the moment you arrive. Step inside to discover refinished rich oak hardwood floors and a spacious, light-filled living + dining area with a cozy fireplace and generous southern sunlight. The refreshing kitchen includes a cheerful bay window overlooking a tranquil backyard retreat—complete with a shady pergola, brick patio, and ample space for year-round barbecues, gardening, or hammock lounging. The drought tolerant foliage and automatic irrigation system makes it all easy to care for, so you can enjoy more and maintain less. At the rear of the home, a generous family room offers its own fireplace, private exterior entrance, and adjacent full bathroom. With flexible potential as a fourth bedroom, guest space, family room, play area, or home office, this bonus room adapts seamlessly to your needs. Accessible from both the kitchen and dining room, the brick-paved patio extends toward a gate that borders the driveway, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.