5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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Shelley Canario

Shelley Canario

+1(408) 391-2869
Listed by Rachel Melby, DRE #02179456 • Red Oak Realty
$ 799,000
Est. payment | /mo

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,235 SqFt

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$ 799,000
Est. payment | /mo
Save

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,235 SqFt

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Sun Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Home

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,235 sqft

Price per Sqft $646

MLS Listing ID EB41140659

Style Bungalow

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Year Built 1923

Lot Size 4,900 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Home

Source Bridge MLS

Property Description

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 neigh

Location

State CA

County Contra Costa

Area El Cerrito

Rooms

Kitchen Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Breakfast Nook, Oven Range - Gas, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Updated

Interior

Cooling None

Flooring Tile, Hardwood

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Brick

Laundry None, Washer, Dryer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Stucco, Siding - Wood

Parking Features Detached Garage, Garage, Off-Street Parking

Garage Spaces 1.0

Pool Pool - No, None

View Partial, San Francisco

Roof Type Composition

Building

Lot Description Grade - Sloped Down

Story One Story

Architectural Style Bungalow

Others

Tax ID 500-030-009-4

Special Listing Condition New, Not Applicable

MLS Listing IDX PLUS
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