$799,000
OPEN THU 9:30AM - 12PM

5439 Barrett Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530

El Cerrito North Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,915/month

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,235 Sq Ft
$647 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Countertops
  • 3-minute walk to Poinsett Park

About This Home

Step into a 1920s bungalow tucked inside one of El Cerrito's most beloved historic pockets, just a few blocks' wander from Tassajara Park. For generations, this corner of town has drawn artists, avid gardeners, academics, and makers; that creative spark is something you feel the moment you arrive. Two sunny bedrooms gaze out over a wraparound garden where lawn, flowers, and mature plantings have settled into their peaceful surroundings. Inside, the home practically hums with light: fresh paint, refinished hardwood floors, new fixtures overhead, and a color palette that feels playful and inspired. The kitchen and bath have been given a loving refresh, dressed in beautiful Heath and Zia tile, with updated countertops, and brand-new appliances ready for their first home-cooked meal. And the work you can't see is already handled: a fully permitted electrical rewire, a 200-amp panel, and seismic upgrades - so the romance of an older house comes without the worry. Out back, professionally designed landscaping and a lush new lawn give you room to entertain or sink your hands into the soil. The detached garage and a lower-level basement wait quietly in the wings, ready for projects, storage, and hobbies. This is a rare chance to put down roots in one of El Cerrito's most storied neighborhoods - and to write the next chapter of a house that's been home to makers.

Listing Agent

Rachel Melby

Red Oak Realty License #02179456 Listed on: 07/07/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Henry Hodson

Red Oak Realty License #02134988

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 4,900 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Low Maintenance Yard
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • San Francisco
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,235 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Poinsette Park Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

4,900 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.11
  • View: Mt Tamalpais, Partial, San Francisco
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: POINSETTE PARK
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Has Basement?: Yes
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1235
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Special Features: 4097

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Updated Kitchen
  • Stories: 1
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Disposal, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Stone Counters, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Side Yard, Low Maintenance, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, On Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Kitchen, Washer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4900

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $7,488 $492,558 $445,403 $47,155
2024 $7,192 $482,901 $436,670 $46,231
2023 $7,192 $473,433 $428,108 $45,325
2022 $7,073 $464,151 $419,714 $44,437
2021 $7,032 $455,051 $411,485 $43,566
2019 $6,592 $441,556 $399,281 $42,275
2018 $6,363 $432,899 $391,452 $41,447
2017 $6,266 $424,412 $383,777 $40,635
2016 $6,243 $416,091 $376,252 $39,839
2015 $6,267 $409,842 $370,601 $39,241
2014 $6,208 $401,815 $363,342 $38,473
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/07/2026 07/07/26 For Sale $799,000 -- $647 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- North American Title
Grant Deed $400,000 Servicelink
Trustee Deed $319,000 Accommodation
Grant Deed $545,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Financial Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $212,500 American Title Co
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $369,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $436,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $356,200 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $322,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $170,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $21,250 No Value Available
Closed $109,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41140659

bridgeMLS

APN: 500-030-009-4

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530 El Cerrito North

5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA

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