NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5401 Macdonald Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530

Estimated Value: $1,098,000 - $1,222,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,139 Sq Ft
$1,012/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 02, 2023

Last sale price $1,150,000 $1,010 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $7,782/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of October 2023

Welcome to our El Cerrito Escape! Beautifully remodeled home in the heart of The Bay with breathtaking views of The Golden Gate! Welcome to this charming home in the nostalgic city of El Cerrito, CA. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is a single level detached home with an amazing lot size and potential ADU with detached garage at the rear. This light and bright home features lovely hardwood floors throughout with updated windows and doors. The entry leads you into the living room and flows to the updated kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz counters and a dreamy backsplash. Down the hall are 2 good size bedrooms, a full updated bathroom and primary suite! Additional features include new lighting, plumbing, electrical, drainage, upgrades to foundation, HVAC, roof, windows, large lot size with potential to build, expand or create your own oasis. This home is centrally located, near transportation/BART with schools, parks, golf course, restaurants and shopping closely too!

Last Listed By

Ricky Alvarez

BLVD Real Estate License #01960008 Listed on: 07/06/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,941

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 5,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Del Norte Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 501020025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,941

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MET902998
  • Subdivision Name: DEL NORTE
  • Directions: San Pablo Ave to Macdonald Ave
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Covered, Detached, Side Yard Access

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5600
  • Parcel Number: 501020025
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2023
Closed on
Sep 8, 2023
Sold by
5401 Partners Llc
Bought by
Fong Tracie
Seller's Agent
Ricky Alvarez
BLVD Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ricky Alvarez
Blvd Real Estate
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$251,000
27.92%
Total Days on Market
56
Views
168
Current Estimated Value
$1,152,897

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,897
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.15%
Original Mortgage
$900,996
Outstanding Balance
$886,453
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$266,444

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2023
Closed on
Sep 7, 2023
Sold by
Velasquez Jose and 6401 Partners Llc
Bought by
5401 Partners Llc
Seller's Agent
Ricky Alvarez
BLVD Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ricky Alvarez
Blvd Real Estate
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$251,000
27.92%
Views
168

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,996
Outstanding Balance
$886,453
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$266,444

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2023
Closed on
Aug 30, 2023
Sold by
Garcia Roshni
Bought by
5401 Partners Llc
Seller's Agent
Ricky Alvarez
BLVD Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ricky Alvarez
Blvd Real Estate
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$251,000
27.92%
Views
168

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,996
Outstanding Balance
$886,453
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$266,444

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2023
Sold by
Garcia Hector
Bought by
Garcia Roshni

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$668,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2023
Sold by
5401 Partners Llc
Bought by
Velasquez Jose and Garcia Roshni

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$668,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2011
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Brewer Kenneth Edward

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,623
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2011
Sold by
Wiener Larry D
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2007
Sold by
Wiener Larry D and Wiener Larry Dean
Bought by
Wiener Larry D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 1999
Sold by
Mehmedbasich Zijah
Bought by
Wiener Larry Dean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$183,200
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 1998
Sold by
Fatima Mehmedbasich
Bought by
Mehmedbasich Enver and Mehmedbasich Zijah

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fong Tracie $1,150,000 Usa National Title
5401 Partners Llc -- Accommodation/Courtesy Recordi
5401 Partners Llc -- None Listed On Document
Garcia Roshni -- Wfg Title Company
Velasquez Jose -- Wfg Title Company
Brewer Kenneth Edward $270,000 Chicago Title Company
Wells Fargo Bank Na $338,306 None Available
Wiener Larry D -- Alliance Title Company
Wiener Larry Dean $229,000 First American Title Guarant
Mehmedbasich Enver -- First American Title Guarant
Mehmedbasich Enver -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fong Tracie $900,996
Previous Owner Garcia Roshni $668,000
Previous Owner Brewer Kenneth Edward $300,000
Previous Owner Brewer Kenneth Edward $227,500
Previous Owner Brewer Kenneth Edward $228,623
Previous Owner Wiener Larry D $415,000
Previous Owner Wiener Larry Dean $65,000
Previous Owner Wiener Larry Dean $35,000
Previous Owner Wiener Larry Dean $230,000
Previous Owner Wiener Larry Dean $183,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,150,000 -- --
10/02/2023 10/02/23 Sold $1,150,000 +27.9% $1,010 / Sq Ft
08/31/2023 08/31/23 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2023 07/06/23 For Sale $899,000 -- $789 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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
2024 $15,941 $1,150,000 $900,000 $250,000
2023 $11,965 $840,000 $663,000 $177,000
2022 $5,188 $319,448 $236,718 $82,730
2021 $5,140 $313,185 $232,077 $81,108
2019 $4,810 $303,898 $225,195 $78,703
2018 $4,638 $297,940 $220,780 $77,160
2017 $4,567 $292,099 $216,451 $75,648
2016 $4,542 $286,372 $212,207 $74,165
2015 $4,552 $282,071 $209,020 $73,051
2014 $4,462 $276,547 $204,926 $71,621
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41032219

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 501-020-025-0