$590,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2025

516 Lexington Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 Beds
1 Bath
958 Sq Ft
2,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$616 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to El Cerrito Plaza Station
  • 3-minute walk to Centennial Park
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-

About This Home

As of July 2025

Charming Starter Home in Prime El Cerrito Location! Discover this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in a highly convenient El Cerrito neighborhood. Ideally situated near BART and with easy freeway access, this property offers both comfort and connectivity. The home is in good condition and currently tenant-occupied on a month-to-month basis. Enjoy proximity to shopping and amenities at El Cerrito Plaza. A fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers or investors!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ivan Leung

Compass License #01118120 Listed on: 04/16/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Doris De Leon

Mardel Realty & Loans Inc. License #01294590

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,104

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Home Design

  • 958 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 504-020-021-3

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,104

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Of Rooms: 4
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Hood Over Range
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Kitchen, Inside Area, Inside Room, Washer Included
  • Price Per Square Foot: 615.87
  • Square Footage: 958.00

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 504-020-021-3
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0574
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 10278745.64

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
William Lowe And Phyllis Lowe Trust and Hickey Christine Lowe
Bought by
Michael Hom Revocable Trust and Michelle Hom Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Ivan Leung
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Doris De Leon
Mardel Realty & Loans Inc.
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.5%
Views
93

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
41.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2017
Sold by
Lowe William and Lowe Phyllis
Bought by
William Lowe & Phyllis Lowe Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2011
Sold by
Spediacci Raymond E
Bought by
Lowe William and Lowe Phyllis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2006
Sold by
Spediacci Duilio
Bought by
Spediacci Duilio

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2001
Sold by
Spediacci Vivadelle S Biagi and Spediacci Vivadelle Biagi
Bought by
Spediacci Duilio and Spediacci Vivadelle Biagi
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $590,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $310,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $226,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $590,000 -1.5% $616 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2025 05/19/25 For Sale $599,000 0.0% $625 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $599,000 -- $625 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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 $6,104 $397,153 $345,913 $51,240
2024 $6,104 $389,367 $339,131 $50,236
2023 $5,998 $381,733 $332,482 $49,251
2022 $5,892 $374,249 $325,963 $48,286
2021 $5,849 $366,912 $319,572 $47,340
2019 $5,479 $356,032 $310,095 $45,937
2018 $5,287 $349,052 $304,015 $45,037
2017 $5,208 $342,208 $298,054 $44,154
2016 $5,187 $335,499 $292,210 $43,289
2015 $5,204 $330,460 $287,821 $42,639
2014 $5,158 $323,987 $282,183 $41,804
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 425031019

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 504-020-021-3