Tucked behind a sleek horizontal fence, this light-filled modern home blends privacy, style, and comfort - just 0.5 mile from El Cerrito Del Norte BART, making it a commuter’s dream. Excellent curb appeal, behind the cheerful yellow door, you’ll find an open floor plan, trendy flooring, a cozy fireplace, and a charming bay window. The living and dining areas flow seamlessly into a stylish kitchen, features quartz counters, a farmhouse sink, and energy-efficient appliances. Enjoy three spacious bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with a walk-in closet, jet tub, and bidet. The private backyard is a garden lover’s dream with mature fruit trees and raised planter boxes. The detached two-car garage includes a bonus full bath - ideal for a home office, gym, or guest setup. Sitting on a large lot with ADU potential, this home also equips with owned solar panels, a mini-split HVAC system, and Nest thermostat. Conveniently located, easy access to freeways, public transit, short ride to well-respected schools like Korematsu Middle and El Cerrito High School, local shopping, dining, Farmers Market, Ranch 99 Mall, Costco, the Ohlone Greenway, hiking trails, and more. A rare blend of modern comfort, flexible living space, and incredible value - this is the home you’ve been waiting for!
Sold for $950,000
$950,000
5216 School St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
1,305sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
6,900 Square Feet Lot
$908,400 Zestimate®
$728/sqft
$4,320 Estimated rent
Home value
$908,400
$818,000 - $1.02M
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Listed by:
Derek Han DRE #01738860 510-847-5598,
Bhg Reliance Partners
Bought with:
Matt Roth, DRE #01153470
Matt Roth
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41091142
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Main Entry, Dining Room, Dining Area, Baths Other
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths, Multiple Shower Heads, Window, Bidet
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, MultiUnits
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,305
- Total interior livable area: 1,305 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Entry Gate, Garden
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Fenced,Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,900 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Back Yard, Side Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5090210112
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater
- Subdivision: El Cerrito
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $728/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $938,705
- Annual tax amount: $13,235
- Price range: $950K - $950K
- Date on market: 3/28/2025
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2025 | Sold | $950,000+26.8%$728/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41091142 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Pending sale | $749,000$574/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41091142 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $749,000-9.2%$574/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41091142 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2018 | Sold | $825,000+7.8%$632/sqft |
Source:  SFAR #468169 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2018 | Pending sale | $765,000$586/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Realty Alliance #468169 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $765,000-4.3%$586/sqft |
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| 11/27/2017 | Listing removed | $799,000$612/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #40801128 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2017 | Price change | $799,000+16%$612/sqft |
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| 10/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $689,000-1.4%$528/sqft |
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| 7/29/2017 | Listing removed | $699,000$536/sqft |
Source: BHG Reliance Partners #40784788 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $699,000$536/sqft |
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| 7/13/2017 | Pending sale | $699,000$536/sqft |
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| 7/8/2017 | Price change | $699,000-6.7%$536/sqft |
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| 6/10/2017 | Price change | $749,000+7.2%$574/sqft |
Source: BHG Reliance Partners #40784788 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $699,000$536/sqft |
Source: BHG Reliance Partners #40777099 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2017 | Pending sale | $699,000$536/sqft |
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| 4/14/2017 | Listed for sale | $699,000+55.3%$536/sqft |
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| 11/23/2016 | Sold | $450,000+12.8%$345/sqft |
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| 10/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $399,000$306/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Accord #40760954 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,235 +2.4% | $938,705 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,925 +1.9% | $920,300 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,684 +1.4% | $902,256 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,503 +0.3% | $884,565 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,463 +4.6% | $867,222 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,919 +1.9% | $858,330 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,694 +72.8% | $841,500 +83.3% |
| 2018 | $6,766 +1.6% | $459,000 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,661 -0.3% | $450,000 +1.1% |
| 2016 | $6,684 +40.3% | $445,000 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $4,765 | $406,500 +39.5% |
| 2014 | $4,765 | $291,500 +18.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $246,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $246,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $246,500 -26.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $334,000 +85% |
| 2009 | -- | $180,500 -63.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $500,000 -4.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $522,240 +958.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $49,326 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $48,360 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $47,412 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $46,544 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,632 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $44,739 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
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