NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5525 Macdonald Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530

Estimated Value: $1,237,000 - $1,300,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,161 Sq Ft
$585/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 09, 2021

Last sale price $1,150,000 $532 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,278/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Poinsett Park

About This Home

As of December 2021

Beautiful move in condition 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2161 sq ft mid century modern house, circa 1953, with panoramic bay and bridge views, including Bay bridge, Golden Gate bridge and San Rafael bridge. Mt Tam views. 2 car attached garage, premium lot, Gorgeous refinished hardwood floors, updated kitchen in 1998, HUGE BONUS room downstairs perfect for home office, guest room, play room, etc. Large laundry room with washer and dryer including laundry chute from upstairs closet. Private fenced yard with mature trees, two grass areas, an exposed aggregate patio and a covered cement patio off the house. Storage cabinets. Sewer lateral compliant. Turn key. Move in and enjoy! Schools: Mira Vista, Korematsu and El Cerrito High.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Victoria Curtis

Bhg Re Reliance Partners License #01034769 Listed on: 10/27/2021

Bhg Re Reliance Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Humphreys

Bhg Re Reliance Partners License #01462414

Bhg Re Reliance Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,609

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 5,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Mid century
  • Light, Bright

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 501020004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,609

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Directions: San Pablo Ave, east on Macdonald, left side
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Storage, Utility Room, Workshop, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Premium Lot, Front Yard, Landscape Misc
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Mid century
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Terraced Down, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Low Maintenance, Storage Area, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s)
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets, Sink
  • Security: Security Alarm - Leased, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Zoning: SFR
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5800
  • Parcel Number: 501020004
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2023
Sold by
Bradbury Raymon Jon Vlado
Bought by
Vlado Bradbury Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,265,136

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2021
Closed on
Nov 21, 2021
Sold by
Barker Gloria F and Hines Claudia J
Bought by
Bradbury Raymon Jon Vlado
Seller's Agent
Victoria Curtis
Bhg Re Reliance Partners
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Humphreys
Bhg Re Reliance Partners
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
4.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.60%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2013
Sold by
Barker Gloria F and Hines Claudia J
Bought by
Barker Gloria F and Hines Claudia J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vlado Bradbury Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Bradbury Raymon Jon Vlado $1,150,000 Chicago Title Company
Barker Gloria F -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,150,000 -- --
12/09/2021 12/09/21 Sold $1,150,000 +4.5% $532 / Sq Ft
11/10/2021 11/10/21 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2021 10/27/21 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $509 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $16,609 $1,220,388 $838,354 $382,034
2024 $16,301 $1,196,460 $821,916 $374,544
2023 $16,301 $1,173,000 $805,800 $367,200
2022 $16,086 $1,150,000 $790,000 $360,000
2021 $2,374 $90,965 $24,928 $66,037
2019 $2,218 $88,269 $24,190 $64,079
2018 $2,138 $86,539 $23,716 $62,823
2017 $2,112 $84,843 $23,251 $61,592
2016 $2,092 $83,181 $22,796 $60,385
2015 $2,090 $81,932 $22,454 $59,478
2014 $2,032 $80,328 $22,015 $58,313
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Victoria Curtis

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Victoria Curtis

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners

    (510) 305-7775

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Victoria Curtis
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  • Patricia Humphreys

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Patricia Humphreys

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners

    (949) 610-3497

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Patricia Humphreys
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40972411

bridgeMLS

APN: 501-020-004-5

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

5525 Macdonald Ave, El Cerrito, CA

This home is located at 5525 Macdonald Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 since 27 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,265,136, approximately $585 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 5525 Macdonald Ave is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Mira Vista Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, and El Cerrito Senior High School.

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