NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1708 Lexington Ave Unit 5 El Cerrito, CA 94530

Estimated Value: $526,000 - $581,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
983 Sq Ft
$337/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 28, 2019

Last sale price $485,000 $493 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,041/month

251 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • 4-minute walk to El Cerrito Del Norte Station
  • Corner Lot
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • View of Hills
  • Ground Level Unit

About This Home

As of March 2019

LISTING PRICE REDUCED TO BELOW MARKET RATE. Welcome to the secluded, quiet condo in Lexington Garden. The condo is a corner unit, away from the traffic on the conveniently located 1st floor. The carpet was replaced throughout the unit and the kitchen and bath rooms have new tiling. The complex is just a 5 minute walk from many businesses including Giovanni Produce & Grocery, Safeway, Dennys, Big 5, pet food store, a bank and the Post Office. No car, no problem, the Bart station is just a block away with easy access to San Francisco, the East Bay and South Bay. If you do have a car the complex offers secured, assigned parking underneath the complex. This unit faces the tranquil hills of Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. The HOA is scheduled to replace, at no cost to the owner, the windows and patio doors within the next year. The unit also includes a private, secure storage area in the garage. HOA Fee $337. PGE for elec., gas. Water is east bay mud. Utilities paid separately.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chuck Mondave

Mondave Real Estate License #01440237 Listed on: 06/19/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Ronald Garcia

Alta Vista Realty Group License #01176189

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,909

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Security Fence
  • Gated Home
  • Level Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $337 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 983 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Views of Hills
  • Security Gate
  • Electric Oven
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Finished Basement

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Location

  • Ground Level Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 502-560-005-6

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include exterior painting, fencing, garbage, insurance, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, management fee, roof
  • 14 Units
  • Lexington Garden Association
  • Built by Lexington Garden
  • The community has rules related to parking rules

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Community Storage Space

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,909

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$337 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Restrictions: Parking Restrictions
  • Age: 27
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Building: 14
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 14
  • Structure Sq Ft: 983
  • Complex Name: Lexington Garden
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Zoning Description: R3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Oven Range - Electric
  • Living Sq Ft: 983
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Secured Garage / Parking, Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Storage
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Hills
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Gate
  • Property Faces: Southwest
  • Construction Type: Shingle, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 337
  • HOA Amenities: Additional Storage, BBQ Area
  • HOA Documents: CC&RS, Financial Statement
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Insurance, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Management Fee, Roof
  • H O A Name Text: Lexington Garden
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Security Gate

Schools

  • School District: West Contra Costa Unified
  • Elementary School: Madera Elementary
  • High School: El Cerrito Senior High
  • High School: 27816
  • Elementary School: 27850

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Ground Floor
  • Parcel Number: 502-560-005-6
  • Lot Acres: 0.2984
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 13000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 13000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2
  • Unit Features: Corner Unit

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: West Contra Costa Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Madera Elementary
  • High School Text: El Cerrito Senior High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2018
Closed on
Mar 25, 2019
Sold by
Barker Irene
Bought by
Kadota Cross Kenneth Michael and Kadota Cross Mari
Seller's Agent
Chuck Mondave
Mondave Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ronald Garcia
Alta Vista Realty Group
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-7.62%
Current Estimated Value
$551,300

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,300
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.04%
Original Mortgage
$397,700
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2002
Sold by
Laughlin Richard A
Bought by
Barker William W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2002
Sold by
Barker Irene G
Bought by
Barker William W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 1998
Sold by
Laughlin Robert L
Bought by
Laughlin Richard A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$26,250
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kadota Cross Kenneth Michael $485,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Barker William W $250,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Barker William W -- Fidelity National Title Co
Laughlin Richard A $66,500 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cross Kenneth Michael $387,905
Closed Cross Kenneth Michael $392,000
Closed Kadota Cross Kenneth Michael $397,700
Previous Owner Barker William W $156,400
Previous Owner Barker William W $18,000
Previous Owner Barker William W $180,000
Previous Owner Laughlin Richard A $58,000
Previous Owner Laughlin Richard A $26,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/28/2019 03/28/19 Sold $485,000 -3.0% $493 / Sq Ft
02/26/2019 02/26/19 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2018 09/06/18 Price Changed $499,888 -4.8% $509 / Sq Ft
06/19/2018 06/19/18 For Sale $525,000 -- $534 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $7,909 $541,021 $284,454 $256,567
2024 $7,769 $530,414 $278,877 $251,537
2023 $7,769 $520,014 $273,409 $246,605
2022 $7,645 $509,819 $268,049 $241,770
2021 $7,604 $499,824 $262,794 $237,030
2019 $5,050 $331,061 $211,882 $119,179
2018 $4,876 $324,571 $207,728 $116,843
2017 $4,808 $318,207 $203,655 $114,552
2016 $4,791 $311,968 $199,662 $112,306
2015 $4,885 $306,000 $195,842 $110,158
2014 $4,471 $279,000 $178,561 $100,439
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Chuck Mondave

    Mondave Real Estate

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Ronald Garcia

    Alta Vista Realty Group

    (925) 584-5139

    16 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81711008

MLSListings

APN: 502-560-005-6

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

1708 Lexington Ave Unit 5, El Cerrito, CA

This home is located at 1708 Lexington Ave Unit 5, El Cerrito, CA 94530 since 19 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $551,300, approximately $560 per square foot. This property was built in 1991. 1708 Lexington Ave Unit 5 is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Madera Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, and El Cerrito Senior High School.

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