RENTED OCT 17, 2025

1520 S 55th St Richmond, CA 94804

Richmond Annex Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $832,000 - $1,085,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$1,186/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring
  • Coin Laundry
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Central Heating
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of October 2025

This beautiful two-story, two-bedroom, one-bath townhouse-style unit is available now. The unit features tile flooring in the living room with a small dining area, an electric glass cooktop stove, a refrigerator, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher. There is also extra storage throughout, including a large coat closet and two storage closets, as well as large glass mirrored closets in the bedrooms. Upstairs consists of 2 bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpets, a coin-operated laundry room on site, a private back patio area, an oversized private garage. Located just minutes from El Cerrito Plaza, shops, restaurants, schools, Ranch 99, Costco, and more. Easy commute to San Rafael, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Hercules, Rodeo, Oakland, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Albany, Corte Madera, San Francisco, and UC Berkeley (studious students welcome). Quick access to transportation: El Cerrito Plaza and El Cerrito Del Norte BART stations, Highways 80 and 580, and Richmond Ferry to SF. The owner pays for the water, garbage, and landscaping in the front area. $ 2,250 Rent / $ 2,250 Deposit / $ 4,500 Total Move-In Cost

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Gene Smith

First Republic Real Estate License #01251690 Listed on: 08/19/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Gene Smith

First Republic Real Estate License #01251690 Listed on: 08/19/2025

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Stucco

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Heating

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Carlson/Imperial Subdivision

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Subdivision Name: Carlson/Imperial
  • Directions: Carlson Blvd to S. 55th Street
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Coin Operated
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$949,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2010
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $247,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Rented $2,250 0.0% --
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Price Changed $2,250 -6.1% $3 / Sq Ft
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Price Changed $2,395 -4.0% $3 / Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 For Rent $2,495 +13.4% --
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Rented $2,200 -4.3% --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,300 -- --
10/18/2024 10/18/24 For Rent $2,300 -- --
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $8,049 $404,202 $69,080 $335,122
2025 $8,049 $396,277 $67,726 $328,551
2024 $7,871 $388,508 $66,399 $322,109
2023 $7,748 $380,892 $65,098 $315,794
2022 $7,624 $373,424 $63,822 $309,602
2021 $7,567 $366,103 $62,571 $303,532
2019 $7,159 $355,246 $60,716 $294,530
2018 $6,942 $348,281 $59,526 $288,755
2017 $6,851 $341,453 $58,359 $283,094
2016 $6,817 $334,759 $57,215 $277,544
2015 $6,826 $329,732 $56,356 $273,376
2014 $6,989 $323,274 $55,253 $268,021
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gene Smith

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Gene Smith

    First Republic Real Estate

    (925) 255-6320

    9 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41108689

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 508-133-003-6

California Contra Costa County Richmond 94804 Richmond Annex

1520 S 55th St, Richmond, CA

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