551 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
What's special
Get into El Cerrito for under $1M! Craftsman bungalow that delivers the character you've been dreaming about in a location you'll never want to leave. Stroll a few blocks to El Cerrito Plaza, sip and savor at Banter, dine at Juanita & Maude’s, catch a film at the historic Cerrito Theater, and soak up everything this beloved neighborhood has to offer. With El Cerrito Plaza BART, quick freeway access, easy access to Hillside Natural Area and Wildcat Canyon and direct access to the Ohlone Greenway, plus San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland are effortlessly within reach. Step inside and let the light do the talking. Sunshine streams through an abundance of windows, dancing across gleaming hardwood floors, designer paint colors, and gorgeous original wood trim from the Craftsman era. The living room, showstopper dining room, and fun, updated kitchen flow seamlessly toward the back garden, creating an easy, light-filled rhythm that makes indoor-outdoor living second nature, whether you're hosting a holiday feast or enjoying a quiet morning coffee. 3 bedrooms offer one flexibility and space. The third bedroom opens directly to the garden, making it the perfect office, guest retreat, or hangout hideaway. The bathroom has been beautifully updated from top to bottom. Out back, the garden shines with two raised vegetable beds, a space to dine or hang out – s’mores anyone, yes, you have the space to make it happen! A detached one-car oversized garage complete with an additional room that acts now as the laundry area. Park your car, stash your prized possessions, or dream bigger and imagine relocating the laundry to create your own bonus casita. A long driveway adds off-street tandem parking for even more room. Slotted for Harding Elementary, where you can walk to school and enjoy your community. This home has it all. Here is your chance to plant roots in El Cerrito. A Walk Score® rating of 87 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score® rating of 92 (Biker's Paradise), daily errands and weekend rides start right at your front door. New Roof, Updated garden, Updated Interiors, New Paint Both inside & out make this home Move-in Ready! *Bedroom count differs from tax record. **Buyer to verify use of space. Neither seller nor listing agent has investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources.
- 44 days |
- 1,740 |
- 101 |
Travel times
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bedroom - 1
Bedroom - 2
Bedroom - 3
Bathroom
Backyard - 1
Backyard - 2
Garage
Laundry Room
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Listing updated:
Negar Souza DRE #01701667 510-543-7016,
Red Oak Realty,
Feri Niroomand DRE #00811861 510-409-9111,
Red Oak Realty
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage, Laundry Room
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,037
- Total interior livable area: 1,037 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 5040330143
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
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: $770/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $899,449
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Pending sale | $799,000$770/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+3.1%$770/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 11/9/2017 | Sold | $775,000+19.4%$747/sqft |
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| 10/20/2017 | Pending sale | $649,000$626/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International Inc. #40799317 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $649,000$626/sqft |
Source: PACIFIC UNION INTERNATIONAL #40799317 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $899,449 +2% |
| 2025 | $12,383 +2.4% | $881,813 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,098 +1.9% | $864,523 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,877 +1.4% | $847,573 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,709 +0.3% | $830,955 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,671 +4.6% | $814,662 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,160 +1.9% | $806,309 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,948 +3.6% | $790,500 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,568 +251.3% | $775,000 +362.7% |
| 2017 | $3,008 +0.6% | $167,483 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,989 +0.5% | $164,200 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,975 | $161,735 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,975 | $158,568 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $157,853 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $154,758 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $151,725 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $150,592 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $150,950 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $147,992 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $145,091 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $142,247 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $139,459 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $136,725 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $134,220 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $131,589 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $129,010 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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$3,445/mo
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