NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5209 Solano Ave Richmond, CA 94805

North & East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $507,000 - $637,751

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,025 Sq Ft
$567/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 28, 2020

Last sale price $545,000 $532 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,953 / mo

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Stone Countertops
  • Breakfast Bar
  • 1 Car Garage
  • No HOA
  • Bungalow
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of August 2020

PRICE CHANGE! Take a virtual 3D Matterport tour of this house on our website! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in historic and verdant North & East Richmond is a great find for a family. Built in 1926 and at 1,025 square feet, the house features an updated kitchen, fresh paint throughout the house, and double-paned windows in the living room. Nest and Ring systems included, and an Air Scrubber Plus (NASA-certified allergen-removing air purifier). Two patios, a third deck area, a generous play structure, and ample parking is available in long driveway with detached garage. Zoned for Mira Vista K-8 school in East Richmond Heights. Quick access to Highway 80 (entrance only, which makes for an easier commute and less local traffic). Nearby are highly rated shops and cafes, as well as great outdoor spaces for picnicking, hiking, and biking in Alvarado Park and Wildcat Canyon Regional Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sierra Fong

Sequoia Real Estate License #02069714 Listed on: 05/05/2020

Co-Listed By

Shallon Santiago

Sequoia Real Estate License #02092622

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Shaw

Vanguard Properties License #01228428

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 4,800

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Richmond Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5230440181

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

4,800 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCSQIA
  • Subdivision Name: Richmond Heights
  • Directions: Right on Solano from Amador
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Siding - Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4800
  • Parcel Number: 5230440181

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2020
Closed on
Aug 21, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sierra Fong
Sequoia Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mike Shaw
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-8.4%
Current Estimated Value
$580,938

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$35,938
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.11%
Original Mortgage
$517,750
Outstanding Balance
$458,424
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,514

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,375
Interest Rate
4.91%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
8.25%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$545,000 First American Title Company
$250,000 Chicago Title Company
$104,000 Chicago Title Company
$269,900 None Available
$450,000 Fidelity Natl Title Co Of Ca
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $517,750
Previous Owner $255,375
Previous Owner $68,000
Previous Owner $315,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $545,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $545,000 -- --
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Sold $545,000 -6.0% $532 / Sq Ft
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2020 06/18/20 Price Changed $580,000 -2.5% $566 / Sq Ft
05/05/2020 05/05/20 For Sale $595,000 -- $580 / Sq Ft
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
2025 $9,792 $589,924 $427,560 $162,364
2024 $9,442 $578,358 $419,177 $159,181
2023 $9,442 $567,018 $410,958 $156,060
2022 $9,279 $555,900 $402,900 $153,000
2021 $9,199 $545,000 $395,000 $150,000
2019 $5,251 $289,279 $219,854 $69,425
2018 $5,062 $283,608 $215,544 $68,064
2017 $4,938 $278,048 $211,318 $66,730
2016 $4,859 $272,597 $207,175 $65,422
2015 $4,823 $268,504 $204,064 $64,440
2014 $4,595 $251,000 $190,761 $60,239
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Sierra Fong

    Sequoia Real Estate

  • Shallon Santiago

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Shallon Santiago

    Sequoia Real Estate

    (510) 650-9397

    8 Total Sales

    Shallon Santiago
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  • Mike Shaw

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Mike Shaw

    Vanguard Properties

    (415) 655-5600

    111 Total Sales

    Mike Shaw
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40903695

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 523-044-018-1

California Contra Costa County Richmond 94805 North & East

5209 Solano Ave, Richmond, CA

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