$1,025,000
SOLD NOV 21, 2025

556 Norvell St El Cerrito, CA 94530

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,135 Sq Ft
3,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$903 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Corner Lot
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • 3-minute walk to Centennial Park

About This Home

As of November 2025

Discover this fully renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow on a sunny corner lot in El Cerrito. Thoughtfully updated, the home offers modern comfort while retaining its timeless charm. The bright living areas connect effortlessly to a private backyard, ideal for gatherings, gardening, or unwinding outdoors. The inviting eat-in kitchen features original built-ins and cabinetry paired with newer appliances, blending vintage character with refreshed style. A spacious basement adds versatility for storage, creative space, or expansion. Major system upgrades include electrical and a new furnace, providing peace of mind for years to come. Ideally located, this home is just minutes from BART for easy commuting, and close to shopping, restaurants, and local favorites such as El Cerrito Natural, Banter, Rialto Cinemas, and Trader Joe’s. With its functional layout and prime location, this move-in ready bungalow is a standout opportunity in one of the Bay Area’s most desirable communities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

June Mcdaniels

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01307858 Listed on: 10/01/2025

Co-Listed By

Sarah Torney

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01945167

Last Buyer's Agent

Out Of Area Out

OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER License #88888888

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 3,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,135 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Fairmount Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.08
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPRUD 01
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPRUD 01
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: FAIRMOUNT
  • Directions: Lincoln to Norvell
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • Has Basement?: Yes
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1135
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Updated Kitchen
  • Stories: 1
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Yard Space
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • 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: Attached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3400

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2025
Closed on
Nov 13, 2025
Sold by
Mccombe Richard D
Bought by
Chen Michelle W
Seller's Agent
June Mcdaniels
BHG RE Reliance Partners
Buyer's Agent
Out Of Area Out
OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$1,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
$126,000
14.02%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-68.51%
Original Mortgage
$358,750
Outstanding Balance
$358,750
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$543,913

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2013
Sold by
Mccombe Richard D and Solar Stephanie
Bought by
Mccombe Richard D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,025,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $358,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $310,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/21/2025 11/21/25 Sold $1,025,000 +14.0% $903 / Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2025 10/01/25 For Sale $899,000 -- $792 / 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 $4,582 $266,805 $124,043 $142,762
2024 $4,407 $261,574 $121,611 $139,963
2023 $4,407 $256,446 $119,227 $137,219
2022 $4,317 $251,419 $116,890 $134,529
2021 $4,273 $246,491 $114,599 $131,892
2019 $3,999 $239,181 $111,200 $127,981
2018 $3,858 $234,492 $109,020 $125,472
2017 $3,803 $229,895 $106,883 $123,012
2016 $3,783 $225,388 $104,788 $120,600
2015 $3,702 $222,003 $103,214 $118,789
2014 $3,671 $217,656 $101,193 $116,463
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    June Mcdaniels

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

  • S

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Sarah Torney

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

  • O

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Out Of Area Out

    OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41113340

bridgeMLS

APN: 504-072-035-0

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

556 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA

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