Welcome to our El Cerrito Escape! Beautifully remodeled home in the heart of The Bay with breathtaking views of The Golden Gate! Welcome to this charming home in the nostalgic city of El Cerrito, CA. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is a single level detached home with an amazing lot size and potential ADU with detached garage at the rear. This light and bright home features lovely hardwood floors throughout with updated windows and doors. The entry leads you into the living room and flows to the updated kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz counters and a dreamy backsplash. Down the hall are 2 good size bedrooms, a full updated bathroom and primary suite! Additional features include new lighting, plumbing, electrical, drainage, upgrades to foundation, HVAC, roof, windows, large lot size with potential to build, expand or create your own oasis. This home is centrally located, near transportation/BART with schools, parks, golf course, restaurants and shopping closely too!
Sold for $1,150,000
$1,150,000
5401 Macdonald Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
1,139sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$1,119,400 Zestimate®
$1,010/sqft
$4,262 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,119,400
$1.05M - $1.20M
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Listed by:
Ricky Alvarez DRE #01960008 925-381-7180,
Blvd Real Estate,
Hector Garcia DRE #02126914 209-391-1994,
Side Inc.
Bought with:
Ricky Alvarez, DRE #01960008
Blvd Real Estate
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41032219
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Stall Shower, Stone
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,139
- Total interior livable area: 1,139 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Side Yard Access
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bridge(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Features: Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 501020025
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Del Norte
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,010/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,173,000
- Annual tax amount: $16,322
- Date on market: 7/6/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2023 | Sold | $1,150,000+27.9%$1,010/sqft |
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| 8/31/2023 | Pending sale | $899,000$789/sqft |
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| 7/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/26/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,600+2.2%$4/sqft |
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| 7/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $899,000-25%$789/sqft |
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| 12/20/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/16/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,500$4/sqft |
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| 12/14/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/4/2022 | Price change | $1,199,000+33.4%$1,053/sqft |
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| 11/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $899,000-26.9%$789/sqft |
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| 10/27/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,229,000+53.6%$1,079/sqft |
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| 2/2/2022 | Sold | $800,000+196.4%$702/sqft |
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| 8/19/2011 | Sold | $269,900$237/sqft |
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| 7/9/2011 | Price change | $269,900-10%$237/sqft |
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| 6/21/2011 | Price change | $299,900-11.4%$263/sqft |
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| 5/5/2011 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 3/28/2011 | Sold | $338,306+47.7%$297/sqft |
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| 2/16/1999 | Sold | $229,000$201/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,322 +2.4% | $1,173,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,941 +33.2% | $1,150,000 +36.9% |
| 2023 | $11,965 +130.6% | $840,000 +163% |
| 2022 | $5,188 +0.9% | $319,448 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,140 +4.5% | $313,185 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,917 +2.2% | $309,975 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,810 +3.7% | $303,898 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,638 +1.6% | $297,940 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,567 +0.6% | $292,099 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,542 +1.8% | $286,372 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,462 | $282,071 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,462 | $276,547 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $275,298 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $269,900 -3.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $280,209 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $278,116 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $278,778 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $273,312 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $267,954 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $262,701 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $257,551 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $252,502 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $247,875 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $243,015 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $238,251 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94530
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Mira Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Source: CCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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