$775,000
SOLD JUL 21, 2025

1547 Liberty St El Cerrito, CA 94530

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,118 Sq Ft
3,700 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$693 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Heating Available
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Siding
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of July 2025

Brimming with charm, this sunny El Cerrito home blends vintage character with everyday comfort. Step inside to discover the warmth of beautiful hardwood floors that flow throughout, a cozy fireplace in the living room, and a good-sized kitchen. You'll find three comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms, one still showcasing original 1940s tilework and tub. One of the bedrooms, conveniently located just off the kitchen, could easily be reimagined as a dinner-party-ready dining room, family room, or home office—whatever suits your lifestyle! If you love spending time outdoors, you’ll fall for the sunny side yard—ideal for gardening, whether you’re dreaming of vegetables or wildflowers; and an extra outdoor bonus, the private feeling back patio with plenty of space for outdoor dining with friends! The spacious two-car garage comes with an attached old-school workshop just like grandpa used to have, giving you extra space for hobbies, storage, or weekend projects. Nestled in a friendly neighborhood, this home is conveniently located just moments from BART, 1 block to the scenic Ohlone Greenway, and kitty-corner from a classic corner store, a true neighborhood staple. Come see for yourself how this bright and cheerful El Cerrito home can become the canvas for your next chapter!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennie A. Flanigan

Vanguard Properties License #01371018 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,707

Year Built

  • 1943

Lot Details

  • 3,700 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,118 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Bungalow
  • El Cerrito Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,707

Year Built

1943

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBVP 02
  • Subdivision Name: EL CERRITO
  • Directions: San Pablo, Potrero, Liberty
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 1943

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Builder Name: Bungalow
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3700

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 6, 2025
Sold by
Rosemary Kirby Revocable Inter Vivos Tru and Waysack Pamela
Bought by
Lu Kejia and Duan Shiheng
Seller's Agent
Jennie A. Flanigan
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$700,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
10.71%
Views
74

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-48.04%
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Outstanding Balance
$570,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$151,148

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1998
Sold by
Rosemary Kirby
Bought by
Kirby Rosemary
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $775,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $570,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Sold $775,000 +10.7% $693 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $700,000 -- $626 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2025 $1,707 $59,200 $24,185 $35,015
2024 $1,707 $58,040 $23,711 $34,329
2023 $1,681 $56,903 $23,247 $33,656
2022 $1,616 $55,789 $22,792 $32,997
2021 $1,568 $54,696 $22,346 $32,350
2019 $1,449 $53,076 $21,684 $31,392
2018 $1,390 $52,036 $21,259 $30,777
2017 $1,374 $51,017 $20,843 $30,174
2016 $1,355 $50,018 $20,435 $29,583
2015 $1,352 $49,268 $20,129 $29,139
2014 $1,349 $48,304 $19,735 $28,569
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41101020

bridgeMLS

APN: 502-260-001-8