5340 Barrett Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530
Estimated payment $9,181/month
Highlights
- Popular Property
- 0.22 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
- El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2-minute walk to Poinsett Park
About This Home
Enchanting 1921 Tudor designed by renowned architect John Hudson Thomas sits on an expansive flat lot adorned with lush gardens and exceptional spaces perfect for entertaining. In addition to the main home, theres a private and detached 1+/1 ADU with a well-appointed kitchen. This refined family compound harmonizes architecture and landscape, thoughtfully creating a seamless indooroutdoor living experience. The primary residence, with 3 Bed/2 Bath, blends vintage charm with modern upgrades: new Marvin windows, Mitsubishi mini-split HVAC, lovely kitchen with custom cabinets, Carrara marble counters + SS appliances, fresh paint, new lighting, hardwood floors, 0 Section-1 pest, sewer lateral compliant, 40-year roof installed in 2005 + much more. The first level offers a spacious living room, formal dining room, breakfast nook, sun-filled bonus room ideal for an office or retreat, plus a bedroom and tastefully updated bath. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms highlight traditional architectural details with a meticulously updated bath. A flex room off the primary suits a nursery, second home office or creative studio. With both scale and purpose, this property provides flexibility for guests, income or multigenerational living. A rare offering with space, character and soul.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,976
Year Built
- Built in 1921
Lot Details
- 9,592 Sq Ft Lot
- Zoning described as R1
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Tudor Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,365 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Bonus Room
- Storage Room
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Gas Oven
- Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Marble Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Washer and Dryer
Utilities
- Zoned Cooling
- Wood Insert Heater
- Vented Exhaust Fan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 500-302-014-5
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $14,976 | $1,096,155 | $774,157 | $321,998 |
| 2024 | $14,976 | $1,074,663 | $758,978 | $315,685 |
| 2023 | $14,698 | $1,053,593 | $744,097 | $309,496 |
| 2022 | $13,682 | $969,837 | $729,507 | $240,330 |
| 2021 | $13,228 | $919,449 | $715,203 | $204,246 |
| 2019 | $12,418 | $892,180 | $693,991 | $198,189 |
| 2018 | $11,419 | $829,500 | $645,235 | $184,265 |
| 2017 | $10,520 | $756,500 | $588,451 | $168,049 |
| 2016 | $10,388 | $734,000 | $570,949 | $163,051 |
| 2015 | $10,416 | $715,000 | $556,170 | $158,830 |
| 2014 | $8,923 | $600,000 | $466,716 | $133,284 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2025 09/10/25 | For Sale | $1,489,000 | -- | $630 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $700,000 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $330,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $320,000 | Chicago Title Company |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $970,800 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $125,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $724,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $70,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $560,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $130,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $288,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML82021069
APN: 500-302-014-5
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