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Sold for $475,000
  • $475,000

    420 S 38th St, Richmond, CA 94804

    3beds
    874sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    2,613 Square Feet Lot
    $462,100 Zestimate®
    $543/sqft
    $3,248 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $462,100

    $416,000 - $513,000

    $3,248/mo

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    What's special

    Why settle for a condo when you can enjoy the comfort, privacy, and independence of a full single-family home? Discover 420 S 38th Street, a beautifully updated mid-century bungalow in Richmond’s North & East neighborhood, right on the El Cerrito border. This light-filled 3BD/1BA home features an airy open layout with recessed lighting, a neutral palette, and seamless flow between living spaces. The renovated kitchen boasts white cabinetry, designer tile backsplash, sleek countertops, and stainless steel appliances, while the updated bathroom offers contemporary finishes. Low-maintenance yards provide space to relax or entertain. Conveniently located near Shields-Reid Park, Point Isabel, El Cerrito Plaza, and Berkeley’s 4th Street District, with easy access to I-80/580 and just 7 minutes to El Cerrito del Norte BART, this move-in ready home combines comfort, style, and commuter convenience. Qualified buyers may be eligible for a special financing program offering a low 3% down payment, reduced interest rate, and waiver of mortgage insurance with no first-time buyer requirement.

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    Listed by:

    Jennifer Gayden DRE #01917115 510-599-0765,

    Real Estate Experts ERA Powered

    Bought with:

    Daniel Hunter, DRE #02217425

    Red Oak Realty

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41111267MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: No Additional Rooms
    Kitchen
    • Features: Laminate Counters, Range/Oven Built-in
    Heating
    • Wall Furnace
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Range
    • Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 874
    • Total interior livable area: 874 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One Story
    • Stories: 1
    • Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 2,613 Square Feet
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5131410457
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Other equipment: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco, Wood
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1955

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Richmond

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $543/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $451,711
    • Annual tax amount: $7,912
    • Date on market: 9/11/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/19/2025Sold$475,000$543/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41111267 Report a problem
    11/10/2025Pending sale$475,000$543/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41111267 Report a problem
    10/9/2025Price change$475,000-5%$543/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41111267 Report a problem
    10/2/2025Price change$499,999-2%$572/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41111267 Report a problem
    9/11/2025Listed for sale$510,000+27.8%$584/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41111267 Report a problem
    4/25/2018Sold$399,000+7%$457/sqft
    Source: BAREIS #21802885 Report a problem
    3/12/2018Pending sale$372,800$427/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Gold #21802885 Report a problem
    2/9/2018Listed for sale$372,800+323.6%$427/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Gold #21802885 Report a problem
    3/1/2011Sold$88,000+2.4%$101/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/4/2010Listed for sale$85,900+17.1%$98/sqft
    Source: NRT California #40498848 Report a problem
    9/21/2010Sold$73,350-81.7%$84/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/8/2005Sold$400,000+525%$458/sqft
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    10/28/1994Sold$64,000$73/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,912 +1.9%$451,711 +2%
    2024$7,763 +1.6%$442,855 +2%
    2023$7,644 +1.9%$434,173 +2%
    2022$7,503 +1%$425,661 +2%
    2021$7,427 +4.3%$417,316 +1%
    2020$7,124 +2.1%$413,038 +2%
    2019$6,980 +171.8%$404,940 +308.7%
    2018$2,568 +3.1%$99,082 +2%
    2017$2,490 +2.8%$97,140 +2%
    2016$2,423 +2.4%$95,236 +1.5%
    2015$2,367 $93,807 +2%
    2014$2,367 $91,970 +0.5%
    2013-- $91,555 +2%
    2012-- $89,760 +2%
    2011-- $88,000 -2.2%
    2010-- $90,000 -35.3%
    2009-- $139,000 -51.1%
    2008-- $284,000 -21.1%
    2007-- $360,000 -10%
    2006-- $400,000 +418.7%
    2005-- $77,110 +2%
    2004-- $75,599 +1.9%
    2003-- $74,214 +2%
    2002-- $72,760 +2%
    2001-- $71,334
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Park Plaza

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