NOT LISTED FOR SALE

557 Richmond St El Cerrito, CA 94530

Estimated Value: $820,000 - $1,005,663

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,027 Sq Ft
$924/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 29, 2020

Last sale price $945,000 $920 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $6,118 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • 5-minute walk to El Cerrito Plaza Station
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • No HOA
  • 1-minute walk to Centennial Park

About This Home

As of September 2020

Location! Location! This picture-perfect Craftsman is move-in ready & just 3 blocks to BART. Built in 1925, the home is beautifully updated for modern living while maintaining its vintage charm. Situated on a large corner lot w/plenty of curb appeal, this sunlit home offers 2BR, 1BA, a formal LR & DR, eat-in kitchen & a refinished detached garage/flex space only steps from the house. Original details include hardwood floors, tray ceilings, picture & bay windows, & fireplace w/original Craftsman tiles. The updated eat-in kitchen has plenty of white Shaker-style drawers/cabinets, quartz counters & a concealed washer/dryer. The beautifully remodeled bathroom offers a vanity topped w/Carrara marble & a soaking tub/shower. Both BRs are well-sized & offer bright, natural light. Dual pane windows throughout for energy efficiency. Private backyard with a lawn, patio & mature citrus trees. Just blocks from El Cerrito Plaza shopping & EC Natural Grocery. An exceptional turnkey home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Patel-Hilferty

Compass License #01494783 Listed on: 08/19/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Heafey

Compass License #01723973

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • El Cerrito Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5040330168

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

2,500 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: El Cerrito
  • Directions: San Pablo to Lincoln
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Not Listed

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500
  • Parcel Number: 5040330168

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2020
Closed on
Sep 4, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sandra Patel-Hilferty
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Heafey
Compass
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$945,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
18.87%
Current Estimated Value
$949,166

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,166
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$647,200
Interest Rate
3.85%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$945,000 Chicago Title Company
$809,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $647,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $945,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $945,000 -- --
09/29/2020 09/29/20 Sold $945,000 +18.9% $920 / Sq Ft
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2020 08/19/20 For Sale $795,000 -- $774 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $12,969 $920,498 $739,587 $180,911
2024 $12,442 $902,450 $725,086 $177,364
2023 $12,442 $884,756 $710,869 $173,887
2022 $12,270 $867,409 $696,931 $170,478
2021 $12,234 $850,402 $683,266 $167,136
2019 $11,480 $825,180 $663,000 $162,180
2018 $11,083 $809,000 $650,000 $159,000
2017 $2,058 $105,193 $65,797 $39,396
2016 $2,038 $103,131 $64,507 $38,624
2015 $2,039 $101,583 $63,539 $38,044
2014 $2,027 $99,594 $62,295 $37,299
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matthew Heafey

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Matthew Heafey

    Compass

    (510) 541-1754

    156 Total Sales

    Matthew Heafey
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40917410

bridgeMLS

APN: 504-033-016-8

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

557 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA

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