NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1919 Ralston Ave Richmond, CA 94805

East Richmond Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $769,000 - $789,405

3 Beds
2 Baths
981 Sq Ft
$797/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 02, 2020

Last sale price $725,000 $739 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,008/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of April 2020

180 Degree Bay Views! A hidden gem in a fantastic neighborhood, this home is ready for new ownership. With 3 BRs, 2 BA & just under 1,000 sqft this home offers a great opportunity for homeowners who would like to put their own stamp on this home. Step into a family room with featured fireplace, an eat-in kitchen, front porch with views to die for and an easy flow from living area to bedrooms. This home has so much to offer a new family! The 2 guest bedrooms are large and spacious while the master bedroom offers the coveted ensuite master bath. A 2-car garage sits below the main house with a partial basement to the rear. The opportunities for this space are endless. A low maintenance backyard, perfect commute location that is within 10 minutes of EC BART, and schools that typically feed to EC schools, this home offers an ideal work/life balance. With all of these ideals, this home will not last long. Come & see for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Arneson

Exp Realty Of California Inc. License #01965558 Listed on: 02/24/2020

Exp Realty Of California Inc.

Co-Listed By

Kris Arneson

Exp Realty Of California Inc. License #01965447

Last Buyer's Agent

Aliky Vasdekis

Bhg Re Reliance Partners License #01059261

Bhg Re Reliance Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 3,360 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bay Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Richmond View Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCKELR
  • Subdivision Name: Richmond View
  • Directions: Clinton Ave to Sierra Ave to Ralston Ave
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Oven
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Electric Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3360

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2020
Closed on
Mar 26, 2020
Sold by
Chang Janice P
Bought by
Balaban Irina and Balaban Cristian
Seller's Agent
David Arneson
Exp Realty Of California Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Aliky Vasdekis
Bhg Re Reliance Partners
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$126,000
21.04%
Current Estimated Value
$781,851

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$56,851
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.31%
Original Mortgage
$688,750
Outstanding Balance
$610,149
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$171,702

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2017
Sold by
Lin Andy
Bought by
Chang Janice P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2009
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Lin Andy and Chang Janice P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2008
Sold by
Studges Barbara and Studges Owens Terah
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2006
Sold by
Berger Alice G
Bought by
Studges Barbara and Studges Owens Terah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$432,000
Interest Rate
6.53%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Balaban Irina $725,000 First American Title Company
Chang Janice P -- First American Title Company
Chang Janice P -- None Available
Lin Andy $285,000 Lsi Title Company Ca
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company $272,000 None Available
Studges Barbara $540,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Balaban Irina $688,750
Previous Owner Studges Barbara $432,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $725,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $725,000 -- --
04/02/2020 04/02/20 Sold $725,000 +21.0% $739 / Sq Ft
03/12/2020 03/12/20 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2020 02/24/20 For Sale $599,000 -- $611 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $11,277 $792,888 $524,948 $267,940
2024 $10,785 $777,342 $514,655 $262,687
2023 $10,785 $762,101 $504,564 $257,537
2022 $10,646 $747,159 $494,671 $252,488
2021 $10,616 $732,510 $484,972 $247,538
2019 $5,124 $328,995 $230,877 $98,118
2018 $4,918 $322,545 $226,350 $96,195
2017 $4,789 $316,221 $221,912 $94,309
2016 $4,715 $310,021 $217,561 $92,460
2015 $4,686 $305,366 $214,294 $91,072
2014 $4,640 $299,386 $210,097 $89,289
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Arneson

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    David Arneson

    Exp Realty Of California Inc.

    (925) 448-4416

    75 Total Sales

    David Arneson
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Kris Arneson

    Exp Realty Of California Inc.

    (888) 584-9427

    59 Total Sales

    Kris Arneson
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  • Aliky Vasdekis

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Aliky Vasdekis

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners

    (510) 815-4358

    22 Total Sales

    Aliky Vasdekis
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40896564

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 520-182-005-6

California Contra Costa County Richmond 94805 East Richmond Heights

1919 Ralston Ave, Richmond, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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