$870,000
SOLD OCT 23, 2024

639 Norvell St El Cerrito, CA 94530

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,396 Sq Ft
4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$623 Per Sq Ft

24% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to Centennial Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street, this 1964 home captures the essence of mid-century modern design. With its hallmark simplicity and clean lines, the open concept living room’s focal point is a fireplace feature wall of warmly textured Lannon stone. Large windows fill the room with natural light, further enhancing the sense of openness. Rich hardwood floors flow throughout, adding continuity. Having been well maintained over the years, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers an inviting space with great bones, ready for its next chapter. Designed to accommodate a wheelchair user, the home features widened doorways and an accessible kitchen and bathroom layout. While these modifications ensure convenience for many, prospective homeowners who do not require these features may wish to update the kitchen and baths to suit their individual tastes or needs. The large garage with direct access into the kitchen, provides a practical layout for unloading groceries with ease. The garage also offers potential for a workshop or creative space. The front yard is filled with drought-tolerant California native plants, on a drip irrigation system. With its solid construction, original mid-century features, and stellar location, this home is the definition of "good bones".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mykah Larkins

License #01380576 Listed on: 09/28/2024

Co-Listed By

Tracy Sichterman

BERKELEY HILLS REALTY License #01205767

Last Buyer's Agent

Sunday Nguyen

Bhg Re Reliance Partners License #02206061

Bhg Re Reliance Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,648

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Accessible Home Design

  • Wheelchair Ramps

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5033740142

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,648

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MLL56735
  • Subdivision Name: EL CERRITO
  • Directions: Ashbury > Lincoln > Norvell (north on Norvell)
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Electric Range
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Approach with Ramp, Grab Bars, Accessible Doors
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Laminate Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Electric Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
  • 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: 4000
  • Parcel Number: 5033740142
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2025
Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Sunday Estate Llc
Bought by
Wallace Guy Burton
Seller's Agent
Sunday Nguyen
BHG RE Reliance Partners
Buyer's Agent
DOMINIC TANG
Winkler Real Estate Group
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$550,000
52.38%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$1,406,905

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$193,095
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-40.22%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2024
Closed on
Oct 15, 2024
Sold by
Ruthanne Shpiner Revocable Trust and Dubois Holly
Bought by
Sunday Estate Llc
Seller's Agent
Mykah Larkins
Buyer's Agent
Sunday Nguyen
Bhg Re Reliance Partners
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$870,000
Premium/Discount to List
$171,000
24.46%
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
238.22%
Original Mortgage
$826,500
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2015
Sold by
Shpiner Ruthanne
Bought by
Shpiner Ruthanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 1998
Sold by
Shpiner Ruthanne
Bought by
Shpiner Ruthanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1996
Sold by
Sarkissian and Wanda
Bought by
Shpiner Ruthanne
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,600,000 Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $870,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $220,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $826,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Sold $1,600,000 +52.4% $1,146 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $1,050,000 +20.7% $752 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $870,000 -- --
10/23/2024 10/23/24 Sold $870,000 +24.5% $623 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2024 09/28/24 For Sale $699,000 -- $501 / 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 $5,648 $870,000 $670,000 $200,000
2024 $5,648 $351,259 $211,237 $140,022
2023 $5,551 $344,373 $207,096 $137,277
2022 $5,359 $337,622 $203,036 $134,586
2021 $5,315 $331,003 $199,055 $131,948
2019 $4,976 $321,187 $193,151 $128,036
2018 $4,801 $314,890 $189,364 $125,526
2017 $4,729 $308,716 $185,651 $123,065
2016 $4,706 $302,663 $182,011 $120,652
2015 $4,720 $298,118 $179,278 $118,840
2014 $4,677 $292,280 $175,767 $116,513
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41074783

bridgeMLS

APN: 503-374-014-2