Move right into this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in a highly walkable El Cerrito location. Just moments from El Cerrito Plaza, BART, shops, cafés, and restaurants, it offers exceptional convenience with everyday amenities close at hand. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors extend throughout the home, while a classic fireplace adds warmth and character to the inviting living room. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, the home is truly move-in ready. The spacious, fully fenced backyard is a private retreat with lush landscaping and mature fruit trees, offering a peaceful outdoor setting that's increasingly hard to find in such a central location. Convenient access to both BART and major freeways makes travel throughout the Bay Area simple. Blending modern updates, timeless character, and an outstanding location, 557 Lexington Avenue presents an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the best of El Cerrito living.
For sale
$995,000
557 Lexington Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2beds
1,093sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$910/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious fully fenced backyardPeaceful outdoor setting
- 12 days |
- 1,285 |
- 62 |
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Listed by:
Raquel Parikh DRE #02139788 510-926-5089,
SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC,
Devang Parikh DRE #01815439 415-812-3777,
SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41140163
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,093
- Total interior livable area: 1,093 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Other, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 5040110016
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
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: $910/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $986,492
- Annual tax amount: $13,833
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000+17.1%$910/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41140163 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2019 | Listing removed | $2,200$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,200$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2017 | Sold | $850,000+36%$778/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40778694 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $625,000$572/sqft |
Source: MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY #40778694 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2017 | Pending sale | $625,000$572/sqft |
Source: MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY #40778694 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2017 | Listed for sale | $625,000+194.1%$572/sqft |
Source: MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY #40778694 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/1999 | Sold | $212,500$194/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,833 +2.3% | $986,492 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,516 +1.9% | $967,150 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,270 +1.4% | $948,187 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,090 +0.3% | $929,596 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,055 +4% | $911,369 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,550 +2.4% | $902,025 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,253 +3.6% | $884,340 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,830 +165.3% | $867,000 +200.9% |
| 2017 | $4,458 +0.5% | $288,132 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,436 +0.6% | $282,483 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,409 | $278,241 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,409 | $272,791 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $271,559 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $266,236 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $261,017 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $259,067 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $259,683 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $254,592 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $249,601 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $244,708 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $239,911 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $235,208 +2.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $230,015 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $225,506 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $221,085 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Fairmont Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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