$549,950

5526 Carl Ave Richmond, CA 94804

Richmond Annex Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,071/month

2 Beds
1 Bath
984 Sq Ft
$559 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Corner Lot
  • Cottage
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

Rare opportunity in the sought-after Annex neighborhood! This charming fixer-upper sits on a spacious corner lot with a detached garage, offering exceptional potential for expansion, development, or the addition of an ADU. Inside, the two-bedroom home is rich with character, featuring vaulted wood-beam ceilings, a cozy living room fireplace, abundant natural light, and an inviting layout with generously sized bedrooms. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or someone looking to create your dream home, this property presents endless possibilities to add value and make it your own. Probate sale with no court confirmation required. Conveniently located near the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge, BART, El Cerrito shopping and dining, and public transportation.

Listing Agent

Gary Torretta

Security Pacific Real Estate License #00918063 Listed on: 05/19/2026

Security Pacific Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Floor Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Richmond Annex Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5081320011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Richmond Annex
  • Directions: USE GPS
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Laminate Counters, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Premium Lot, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • Parcel Number: 5081320011

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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 $1,671 $49,840 $22,868 $26,972
2024 $1,611 $48,864 $22,420 $26,444
2023 $1,611 $47,907 $21,981 $25,926
2022 $1,546 $46,968 $21,550 $25,418
2021 $1,499 $46,048 $21,128 $24,920
2019 $1,381 $44,684 $20,502 $24,182
2018 $1,324 $43,808 $20,100 $23,708
2017 $1,309 $42,950 $19,706 $23,244
2016 $1,290 $42,109 $19,320 $22,789
2015 $1,288 $41,477 $19,030 $22,447
2014 $1,305 $40,666 $18,658 $22,008
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/19/2026 05/19/26 For Sale $549,950 -- $559 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41135266

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 508-132-001-1

California Contra Costa County Richmond 94804 Richmond Annex

5526 Carl Ave, Richmond, CA

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