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El Cerrito 94530
551 Richmond St
$951,000
● House - Off Market

551 Richmond St

El Cerrito, CA 94530
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
1,037 Ft²
$3,924
Est. Monthly

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
1,037 Ft²
Days on Market
45 days
Land Size
0.08 acres
Price per sqft
$770
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1918

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Last updated: 2 months ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41143017)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 11, 2026 Sold
Sold
Aug 29, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Jul 28, 2026 Listed by Red Oak Realty $799,000
Listed by Red Oak Realty
Nov 9, 2017 Sold
Sold
Oct 3, 2017 Listed by COMPASS $649,000
Listed by COMPASS
Location! Location! 80 walk score!! This fabulous 1918 bungalow newly painted inside & out boasts a living/dining room with high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, industrial bronze lighting, and plenty of natural light from the many windows that flank the south side of the house. An updated kitchen features new Quartz counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, and undermount sink. Both bedrooms possess large closets and refinished softwood floors. The plus room off the kitchen is perfect for a home office. The new forced-air-furnace will keep you cozy in the winter months. The sewer is compliant. A professionally landscaped backyard with a newly built horizontal fence features a patio area with crushed rock, new planting, and veggie boxes. The laundry room with front loading washer dryer is off the back of the detached garage perfect for storage. The long driveway gives plenty of room for off street tandem parking. Two blocks to BART. Near Plaza, shopping, eateries, movies & more.

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1918
  • Effective Year Built: 1935
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 2
  • Building Quality: 7
  • 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
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 180
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 000

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,700
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,000
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 370
  • Total Building Area: 1,037
  • Gross Building Area: 1,037
  • Building Area: 1,037
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 6
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,037
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: HENDERSON TAPSCOTT 01
  • Land Acres: 0000000085
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 14
  • Legal Description 1: HENDERSON TAPSCOTT LOT 18 POR 17 BLK 18

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: West Contra Costa Unified School District
  • School Tax School District: W CONTRA COST
  • Census Tract: 389100

Zoning

  • Zoning: R2

Geography

  • Parcel: 504-033-014
  • Block: 18
  • Lot: 18
  • Latitude: 37.9053
  • Longitude: -122.3

    Address

  • Full Address: 551 Richmond St
  • Address - House Number: 551
  • Address - Street Name: Richmond
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: CA
  • City Name: El Cerrito
  • Carrier Code: C052
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3264
  • Zip Code: 94530

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $1,187,726
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 03-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2
  • Valuation Date: Nov 22, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 73
  • Final Value: 1,109,450
  • High Value: 1,331,401
  • Low Value: 887,500

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $847,573
  • Assessed Land Value: $771,675
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $75,898

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Oct 30, 2017
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Nov 09, 2017
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2017-211773
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 551 Richmond Street built and last sold?
The property at 551 Richmond Street was built in 1918 and last sold on Oct 30, 2017 for $775,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 551 Richmond Street is $797,552.
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