NOT LISTED FOR SALE

635 Kearney St El Cerrito, CA 94530

Estimated Value: $742,000 - $1,001,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,159 Sq Ft
$764/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 28, 2024

Last sale price $810,000 $699 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,706 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Central Heating
  • No HOA
  • Bungalow
  • 4-minute walk to Centennial Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION. A rare opportunity awaits you. Conveniently located in El Cerrito with easy access to a myriad of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, along with the convenience of being near the El Cerrito BART station, I-80 and more. Plenty of room for an ADU or Tiny Home. Turn this hidden gem into your dream home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Karwowski

Karwowski, Inc License #02224747 Listed on: 05/01/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Jiaming Luo

SALA Homes & Associates License #02125466

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • Boulevard Garden Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5033940056

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Subdivision Name: BOULEVARD GARDEN
  • Directions: San Pablo to Eureka, to Kearney St
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Front Yard, Full, Wood
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • Parcel Number: 5033940056
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2024
Closed on
May 8, 2024
Sold by
Chi Hwa Hai
Bought by
Chan Pak Wing and Wang Dan
Seller's Agent
Eric Karwowski
Karwowski, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Jiaming Luo
SALA Homes & Associates
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$810,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.38%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$885,201

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,201
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.66%
Original Mortgage
$486,000
Outstanding Balance
$477,108
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$408,093

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2006
Sold by
Hwa Hai Chi
Bought by
Hwa Hai Chi and Hwa Song A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2003
Sold by
Bandvik Laura L and Bandvik Martin
Bought by
Hwa Hai Chi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$302,000
Interest Rate
5.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2002
Sold by
Bandvik Laura L and Bandvik Martin
Bought by
Bandvik Martin and Bandvik Laura L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$282,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2001
Sold by
Fray David
Bought by
Bandvik Martin and Bandvik Laura L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,600
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chan Pak Wing $810,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Hwa Hai Chi -- Old Republic Title Company
Hwa Hai Chi $445,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bandvik Martin -- Old Republic Title
Bandvik Martin $319,500 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chan Pak Wing $486,000
Previous Owner Hwa Hai Chi $302,000
Previous Owner Bandvik Martin $282,000
Previous Owner Bandvik Martin $255,600
Closed Bandvik Martin $31,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $810,000 -- --
05/28/2024 05/28/24 Sold $810,000 +1.4% $699 / Sq Ft
05/07/2024 05/07/24 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2024 05/01/24 For Sale $799,000 -- $689 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $11,763 $830,200 $652,800 $177,400
2024 $8,832 $620,273 $453,013 $167,260
2023 $8,832 $608,112 $444,131 $163,981
2022 $8,695 $596,189 $435,423 $160,766
2021 $8,654 $584,500 $426,886 $157,614
2019 $8,114 $567,165 $414,225 $152,940
2018 $7,831 $556,045 $406,103 $149,942
2017 $7,708 $545,143 $398,141 $147,002
2016 $7,682 $534,455 $390,335 $144,120
2015 $7,711 $526,428 $384,472 $141,956
2014 $6,514 $431,500 $315,142 $116,358
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Eric Karwowski

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Eric Karwowski

    Karwowski, Inc

    (408) 357-0272

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Eric Karwowski
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jiaming Luo

    SALA Homes & Associates

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41058143

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 503-394-005-6

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

635 Kearney St, El Cerrito, CA

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