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  • $550,000

    5432 U St, Sacramento, CA 95817

    2beds
    1,016sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1942
    4,356 Square Feet Lot
    $538,700 Zestimate®
    $541/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Cozy fireplacePrivate backyardCharming curb appealDesirable tree-lined neighborhoodNew carpetMature shade treeWelcoming patio for entertaining
    Welcome to this refreshed Elmhurst cottage ready for its next chapter. Behind its charming curb appeal, you'll discover a beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home where timeless character blends effortlessly with thoughtful updates and room to grow. Step inside to find original hardwood floors flowing through the open living and dining areas. The dining room features an original built-in, while the vintage kitchen offers updated appliances and natural light to inspire some culinary creativity. The bonus family room expands the living space with new carpet, built-in shelving, a cozy fireplace, and expansive south-facing windows that fill the room with natural light. The adjacent patio door provides direct access to the private backyard, creating an easy indoor- outdoor lifestyle. Two spacious bedrooms offer ample closet space, and the thoughtfully enlarged bathroom has been tastefully updated while honoring the home's original character and architectural style. Outside, enjoy a peaceful backyard with a mature shade tree and welcoming patio for entertaining. Fresh interior and exterior paint, along with a clear Section 1 pest report, mean you can simply move in and start enjoying your new home. Perfectly positioned on a quiet stretch of U Street, offers the best of Elmhurst livingaway from hospital parking and commercial views, yet just minutes from UC Davis Medical Center, downtown Sacramento, and East Sacramento's popular restaurants, boutique shopping, and grocery options. Nearby you'll also discover the Coloma Community Center, a neighborhood gem featuring a historic brick building that hosts a wide variety of recreation classes, including fitness, music, theater, and art. The surrounding grounds include a children's playground, basketball courts, lawns, and welcoming gathering spaces that give this neighborhood its sense of community. Don't miss this opportunity to own a charming Elmhurst cottage in one of Sacramento's most desirable, tree-lined neighborhoods.
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    Listed by:

    Shawna Friesen DRE #01972229 916-216-3613,

    Windermere Signature Properties Downtown

    Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 226062957Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
      Dining room
      • Features: Formal Area
      Kitchen
      • Features: Tile Counters
      Heating
      • Central, Fireplace(s)
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: In Garage
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Brick, Family Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 0
      • Total interior livable area: 1,016 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: 1/2 Car Space, Attached, Garage Faces Front, Driveway
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      • Uncovered spaces: 1
      Lot
      • Size: 4,356 Square Feet
      • Features: Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Irregular Lot, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
      Details
      • Parcel number: 01101520110000
      • Zoning: R-1
      • Special conditions: Offer As Is

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stucco, Wood
      • Foundation: Raised
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1942

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Public, Electric, Sewer In & Connected, Natural Gas Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: ELMHURST
      Location
      • Region: Sacramento

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $541/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $238,638
      • Annual tax amount: $2,894
      • Price range: $550K - $550K
      • Date on market: 7/10/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $538,700

        $512,000 - $566,000

        $2,647/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/10/2026Listed for sale$550,000+189.5%$541/sqft
        Source: MetroList Services of CA #226062957 Report a problem
        4/30/2012Sold$190,000-46.5%$187/sqft
        Source: MetroList Services of CA #12014871 Report a problem
        2/28/2006Sold$355,000+7.6%$349/sqft
        Source: MetroList Services of CA #50095754 Report a problem
        8/24/2004Sold$330,000+76.9%$325/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/31/2001Sold$186,500+109.6%$184/sqft
        Source: MetroList Services of CA #152114692 Report a problem
        7/2/1997Sold$89,000+18.7%$88/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/14/1997Sold$75,000$74/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,894 -40.9%$238,638 +2%
        2024$4,897 +75.8%$233,960 +2%
        2023$2,786 -16.5%$229,373 +2%
        2022$3,338 +27.9%$224,877 +2%
        2021$2,610 -0.8%$220,469 +1%
        2020$2,630 +2.2%$218,210 +2%
        2019$2,575 +2.7%$213,932 +2%
        2018$2,508 +1.4%$209,738 +2%
        2017$2,473 +2.8%$205,626 +2%
        2016$2,405 +1.5%$201,595 +1.5%
        2015$2,370 +2.7%$198,568 +2%
        2014$2,306 $194,679 +0.5%
        2013-- $193,800 -38.6%
        2012-- $315,546 -0.1%
        2011-- $315,727 -3%
        2010-- $325,491 -2.3%
        2008-- $333,132
        2007-- $333,132 -1%
        2006-- $336,600 +2%
        2005-- $330,000 +70.3%
        2004-- $193,780 +1.9%
        2003-- $190,230 +2%
        2002-- $186,500 +97.8%
        2001-- $94,309 +2%
        2000-- $92,460
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Elmhurst

        Getting around

        50 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        47 / 100
        Some Transit
        86 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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