NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5559 Macdonald Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530

Estimated Value: $1,203,000 - $1,439,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,145 Sq Ft
$599/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 29, 2021

Last sale price $1,075,000 $501 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,307/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • No HOA
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 4-minute walk to Poinsett Park

About This Home

As of November 2021

The SF Bay view from this large Mediterranean-style home needed no tweaking, but the house has been extensively repaired, renovated, & improved. Now sporting all new dual pane windows, luxury vinyl tile, Berber carpet, new door hardware, brand new plumbing & lighting fixtures, updated bathrooms, and a fresh coat of paint inside & out. Hidden beneath new stucco is extensive framing and waterproofing repairs—all done with permits. Enjoy a unique, bi-level master suite and a huge family room downstairs. Check out the floorplan: plenty of room here for home office or extended family. The expansive, gently downsloping lot with Western exposure is ready for anything: Urban farm? Vineyard? Orchard? Or maybe a large ADU to help offset your mortgage? A quick mile to BART, close to E.C. Natural Foods Grocery, El Cerrito Plaza, & Hwy 80/580.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Weissman

Compass License #01882272 Listed on: 09/29/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Marcus-lavar Hughes

CA Urban RE Brokerage License #01995378

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,610

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 6,336 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • El Cerrito View Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 501020002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,610

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: EL CERRITO VIEW
  • Directions: San Pablo > Macdonald
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Premium Lot, Security Gate
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Siding - Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Sink
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6336
  • Parcel Number: 501020002
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2021
Closed on
Nov 17, 2021
Sold by
Lacayo Javier and Gutierrez Eliana Y
Bought by
Jones Aaron and Jones Hiromi Aoki
Seller's Agent
Jeff Weissman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Marcus-lavar Hughes
CA Urban RE Brokerage
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$1,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
7.61%
Current Estimated Value
$1,285,863

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$210,863
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.91%
Original Mortgage
$925,000
Outstanding Balance
$851,831
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$434,032

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2020
Sold by
Gutierrez Eliana Y and Lacayo Javier A
Bought by
Gutierrez Eliana Y and Lacayo Javier A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2008
Sold by
Lacayo Javier A and Gutierrez Eliana Y
Bought by
Gutierrez Eliana Y and Lacayo Javier A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$522,240
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2003
Sold by
Gutierrez Eliana Y and Lacayo Javier A
Bought by
Lacayo Javier A and Gutierrez Eliana Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1998
Sold by
Miyoko Oshima and Callanta Adonis P
Bought by
Gutierrez Eliana Y and Lacayo Javier A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,100
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 1994
Sold by
Chung Steven James and Chung Kiyoko
Bought by
Callanta Adonis P and Oshima Miyoko

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,600
Interest Rate
7.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Jones Aaron $1,075,000 Endpoint Title Llc
Gutierrez Eliana Y -- Placer Title Company
Gutierrez Eliana Y -- Fidelity National Title Co
Lacayo Javier A -- First American Title
Gutierrez Eliana Y $229,000 Chicago Title Co
Callanta Adonis P $252,000 First American Title Grnty C
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jones Aaron $155,000
Closed Jones Aaron $121,700
Open Jones Aaron $925,000
Previous Owner Gutierrez Eliana $44,367
Previous Owner Gutierrez Eliana Y $95,000
Previous Owner Gutierrez Eliana Y $522,240
Previous Owner Lacayo Javier A $510,000
Previous Owner Lacayo Javier A $255,000
Previous Owner Gutierrez Eliana Y $206,100
Previous Owner Callanta Adonis P $201,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,075,000 -- --
11/29/2021 11/29/21 Sold $1,075,000 +13.3% $501 / Sq Ft
10/27/2021 10/27/21 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2021 10/21/21 Price Changed $949,000 -5.0% $442 / Sq Ft
09/29/2021 09/29/21 For Sale $999,000 -- $466 / 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 $15,610 $1,140,798 $742,845 $397,953
2024 $15,610 $1,118,430 $728,280 $390,150
2023 $15,321 $1,096,500 $714,000 $382,500
2022 $15,115 $1,075,000 $700,000 $375,000
2021 $5,456 $331,643 $151,338 $180,305
2019 $5,112 $321,808 $146,850 $174,958
2018 $4,932 $315,499 $143,971 $171,528
2017 $4,857 $309,314 $141,149 $168,165
2016 $4,831 $303,250 $138,382 $164,868
2015 $4,843 $298,696 $136,304 $162,392
2014 $4,750 $292,845 $133,634 $159,211
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Weissman

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jeff Weissman

    Compass

    (510) 303-5903

    2 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Jeff Weissman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Marcus-lavar Hughes

    CA Urban RE Brokerage

    (510) 922-1253

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Marcus-lavar Hughes
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40969045

bridgeMLS

APN: 501-020-002-9

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

5559 Macdonald Ave, El Cerrito, CA

This home is located at 5559 Macdonald Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 since 29 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,285,863, approximately $599 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 5559 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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