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El Cerrito 94530
5439 Barrett Ave
$900,000
● House - Off Market

5439 Barrett Ave

El Cerrito, CA 94530
bedrooms
2 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
1,235 Ft²
$3,924
Est. Monthly

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
1,235 Ft²
Days on Market
41 days
Land Size
0.11 acres
Price per sqft
$647
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1923

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Last updated: 3 months ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41140659)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 17, 2026 Sold
Sold
Aug 2, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Aug 1, 2026 Relisted $799,000
Relisted
Jul 30, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Jul 7, 2026 Listed by Red Oak Realty $799,000
Listed by Red Oak Realty

Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1923
  • Effective Year Built: 1935
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Garage Square Area: 222
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: K

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,900
  • Total Building Area: 1,235
  • Building Area: 1,235
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,235
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: RICH TRAFFIC CEN
  • Land Acres: 0000000112
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 11
  • Legal Description 1: RICH TRAFFIC CEN LOT 19 BLK 25

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: West Contra Costa Unified School District
  • School Tax School District: W CONTRA COST
  • Census Tract: 384000

Geography

  • Parcel: 500-030-009-4
  • Block: 25
  • Lot: 19
  • Latitude: 37.9359
  • Longitude: -122.319

    Address

  • Full Address: 5439 Barrett Ave
  • Address - House Number: 5439
  • Address - Street Name: Barrett
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: El Cerrito
  • Carrier Code: C008
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1466
  • Zip Code: 94530

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Amount: $672,684
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 3-000

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2020
  • Assessed Total Value: $450,386
  • Assessed Land Value: $407,266
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $43,120

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jan 09, 2013
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Feb 05, 2013
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2013-031811
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Apr 27, 2012
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Apr 24, 2012
  • Previous Sale Amount: $319,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 69
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 5439 Barrett Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 5439 Barrett Avenue was built in 1923 and last sold on Jan 9, 2013 for $400,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 5439 Barrett Avenue is $809,213.
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