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    • $799,000

    5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

    2beds
    1,235sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1923
    4,791 Square Feet Lot
    $822,300 Zestimate®
    $647/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Lower-level basementDetached garageFresh paintWraparound gardenProfessionally designed landscapingBrand-new appliancesUpdated countertops
    Step into a 1920s bungalow tucked inside one of El Cerrito's most beloved historic pockets, just a few blocks' wander from Tassajara Park. For generations, this corner of town has drawn artists, avid gardeners, academics, and makers; that creative spark is something you feel the moment you arrive. Two sunny bedrooms gaze out over a wraparound garden where lawn, flowers, and mature plantings have settled into their peaceful surroundings. Inside, the home practically hums with light: fresh paint, refinished hardwood floors, new fixtures overhead, and a color palette that feels playful and inspired. The kitchen and bath have been given a loving refresh, dressed in beautiful Heath and Zia tile, with updated countertops, and brand-new appliances ready for their first home-cooked meal. And the work you can't see is already handled: a fully permitted electrical rewire, a 200-amp panel, and seismic upgrades - so the romance of an older house comes without the worry. Out back, professionally designed landscaping and a lush new lawn give you room to entertain or sink your hands into the soil. The detached garage and a lower-level basement wait quietly in the wings, ready for projects, storage, and hobbies. This is a rare chance to put down roots in one of El Cerrito's most storied neighborhoods - and to write the next chapter of a house that's been home to makers.
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    Listed by:

    Rachel Melby DRE #02179456 415-939-4114,

    Red Oak Realty,

    Henry Hodson DRE #02134988 510-301-8929,

    Red Oak Realty

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41140659MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Disposal, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Stone Counters, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Dryer, In Kitchen, Washer
      Features
      • Breakfast Nook, Updated Kitchen
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,235
      • Total interior livable area: 1,235 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Off Street, On Street
      • Garage spaces: 1
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One Story
      • Stories: 1
      • Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Side Yard, Low Maintenance, Yard Space
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Fenced
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mt Tamalpais, Partial, San Francisco
      Lot
      • Size: 4,791 Square Feet
      • Features: Sloped Down, Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
      Details
      • Parcel number: 5000300094
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Other equipment: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stucco, Wood Siding
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Existing
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1923

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: No Solar
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: El Cerrito

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $647/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $492,558
      • Annual tax amount: $7,488
      • Date on market: 7/7/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

        $822,300

        $740,000 - $905,000

        $3,550/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/7/2026Listed for sale$799,000+99.8%$647/sqft
        Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41140659 Report a problem
        2/5/2013Sold$400,000+25.4%$324/sqft
        Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40597409 Report a problem
        4/27/2012Sold$319,000+6.4%$258/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        2/18/2011Listing removed$299,950$243/sqft
        Source: J. Rockcliff Realtors #40506448 Report a problem
        2/12/2011Price change$299,950-11.8%$243/sqft
        Source: J. Rockcliff Realtors #40506448 Report a problem
        1/29/2011Price change$339,950-7.9%$275/sqft
        Source: J. Rockcliff Realtors #40506448 Report a problem
        1/21/2011Price change$369,000-7.5%$299/sqft
        Source: J. Rockcliff Realtors #40506448 Report a problem
        12/5/2010Price change$399,000-3.9%$323/sqft
        Source: J. Rockcliff Realtors #40506448 Report a problem
        11/7/2010Listed for sale$415,000-23.9%$336/sqft
        Source: J. Rockcliff Realtors #40506448 Report a problem
        3/25/2005Sold$545,000+156.5%$441/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/17/1998Sold$212,500$172/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$7,488 +2.3%$492,558 +2%
        2024$7,320 +1.8%$482,901 +2%
        2023$7,192 +1.7%$473,433 +2%
        2022$7,073 +0.6%$464,151 +2%
        2021$7,032 +4.5%$455,051 +1%
        2020$6,727 +2%$450,386 +2%
        2019$6,592 +3.6%$441,556 +2%
        2018$6,363 +0.2%$432,899 +2%
        2017$6,351 +1.7%$424,412 +2%
        2016$6,243 +0.6%$416,091 +1.5%
        2015$6,208 $409,842 +2%
        2014$6,208 $401,815 +29.2%
        2013-- $311,100 +2%
        2012-- $305,000 -14.2%
        2011-- $355,500 -22.1%
        2010-- $456,500 -1.4%
        2009-- $463,000 -13.1%
        2008-- $532,500 -6.1%
        2007-- $567,018 +2%
        2006-- $555,900 +128.4%
        2005-- $243,418 +2%
        2004-- $238,646 +1.9%
        2003-- $234,273 +2%
        2002-- $229,681 +2%
        2001-- $225,178
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 94530

        Getting around

        66 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        52 / 100
        Good Transit
        48 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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