Gracious level-in midcentury with a magical garden oasis. Fully renovated throughout, with updated electrical, 5422 Zara offers over 2,400 square feet of living space on an over 6,000 sqft lot. On the main level is an expansive living space centered on an original midcentury fireplace. The living room overlooks the back garden and directly connects to the dining room and beautifully renovated kitchen with marble countertops and Heath tile backsplash. Enjoy the ease of living with direct access from the two-car garage to the kitchen. Privately set off from the main living space are 3 bedrooms & 2 fully renovated bathrooms including en-suite bathroom. Check out the stunning Cle tile floor in the hall bathroom! Down from the main level is a large family room and second en-suite bedroom/bathroom that connects to a back deck overlooking the magical garden. The beautifully landscaped back garden, dotted with majestic redwoods, offers a peaceful feel and a way to feel disconnected from the hustle of life. Imagine entertaining on the lower patio or picking flowers from the seasonal blooms. A truly stunning setting. Nestled in a sweet northern El Cerrito neighborhood with easy access for commuting, local parks, school, and a hidden neighborhood dog-parks.
Sold for $1,350,000
$1,350,000
5422 Zara Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
4beds
2,402sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$1,315,800 Zestimate®
$562/sqft
$5,503 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,315,800
$1.18M - $1.46M
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Original midcentury fireplaceMajestic redwoodsEn-suite bathroomSeasonal bloomsBeautifully landscaped back gardenUpdated electricalMagical garden oasis
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Listed by:
Alissa Custer DRE #01703944 510-460-5105,
District Homes,
Jessica Waggoner DRE #02084131 510-604-4009,
District Homes
Bought with:
Lucia Kang, DRE #01505264
Radius Agent Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41122266
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Stone Counters, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Storage, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,402
- Total interior livable area: 2,402 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Canyon, City Lights, Hills
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Down, Secluded, Back Yard, Front Yard, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 5000130038
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Details
- Builder name: Midcentury
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $562/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $105,154
- Annual tax amount: $2,698
- Date on market: 1/28/2026
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Sold | $1,350,000+50.2%$562/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41122266 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2026 | Pending sale | $899,000$374/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41122266 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000$374/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41122266 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,698 +2.2% | $105,154 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,640 +1.7% | $103,093 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,597 +3% | $101,072 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,521 +2% | $99,091 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,473 +4.2% | $97,149 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,372 +2.6% | $96,153 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,312 +3.7% | $94,268 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,230 +1.2% | $92,421 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,202 +0.9% | $90,610 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,182 +0% | $88,834 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,181 +2.8% | $87,501 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,122 | $85,788 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $85,401 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $83,728 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $82,087 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $81,474 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $81,668 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $80,068 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $78,499 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $76,961 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $75,453 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $73,975 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $72,620 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $71,197 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $69,801 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
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- 7/10Mira Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
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- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
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