Rare opportunity in the sought-after Annex neighborhood! This charming fixer-upper sits on a spacious corner lot with a detached garage, offering exceptionl potential for expansion, development, or the addition of an ADU. Inside, the two-bedroom home is rich with character, featuring vaulted wood-beam ceilings, a cozy living room fireplace, abundant natural light, and an inviting layout with generously sized bedrooms. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or someone looking to create your dream home, this property presents endless possibilities to add value and make it your own. Probate sale with no court confirmation required. Conveniently located near the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge, BART, El Cerrito shopping and dining, and public transportation.
For sale
Price cut: $16K (8/14)
$499,000
5526 Carl Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
2beds
984sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$494,900 Zestimate®
$507/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundant natural lightInviting layoutDetached garageSpacious corner lotGenerously sized bedroomsVaulted wood-beam ceilings
- 114 days
- 2,036
- 131
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gary Torretta DRE #00918063 510-508-5634,
Security Pacific Real Estate
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41135266
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Bathroom
- Features: Solid Surface, Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing
Heating
- Floor Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 984
- Total interior livable area: 984 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden/Play, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Premium Lot, Front Yard, Back Yard, Side Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5081320011
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Richmond Annex
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Richmond
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $507/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $50,836
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
Estimated market value
$494,900
$470,000 - $520,000
$2,926/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $499,000-3.1%$507/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41135266 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2026 | Pending sale | $515,000$523/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41135266 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2026 | Price change | $515,000-6.4%$523/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41135266 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,950+4682.2%$559/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41135266 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/1974 | Sold | $11,500$12/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $50,836 +2% |
| 2025 | $1,671 +2.2% | $49,840 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,635 +1.5% | $48,864 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,611 +4.2% | $47,907 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,546 +3.2% | $46,968 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,499 +4.8% | $46,048 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,430 +3.5% | $45,577 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,381 +4.3% | $44,684 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,324 +1.2% | $43,808 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,309 +1.4% | $42,950 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,290 -1.1% | $42,109 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,305 | $41,477 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,305 | $40,666 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $40,483 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $39,690 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $38,912 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $38,622 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $38,715 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $37,957 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $37,214 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $36,486 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $35,771 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $35,071 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $34,430 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $33,756 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $33,095 |
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Neighborhood: Panhandle Annex
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