$639,000

640 E L St Benicia, CA 94510

Estimated payment $3,902/month

Total Views 1,522
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,240 Sq Ft
$515 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Robert Semple Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Distinctive adobe-style home with incredible character and opportunity in the heart of Benicia! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath residence offers approximately 1,240 sq ft of living space on a spacious ~6,098 sq ft lot. Full of unique architectural charm, the home features exterior sculpted stucco walls, decorative archways, and a private gated courtyard with tile patio creating a warm, hacienda-style entry, perfect for outdoor living. Mature trees and established landscaping provide shade, privacy, and a tranquil setting. Inside, you'll find a spacious open living area with vaulted ceilings & skylights that bring in abundant natural light, along with 2-inch oak hardwood flooring. French doors open to a large backyard with deck and expansive lawn, offering plenty of space for entertaining, gardening, or future improvements. The interior retains its original character and is ready for updates, presenting an excellent opportunity for buyers to restore, renovate, or reimagine the space to their own style. Conveniently located near downtown Benicia, waterfront, parks, and with easy access to I-780. A rare opportunity to own a home with true personality, outdoor space, and upside potential.

Listing Agent

Rachel Birnbaum

Birnbaum Realty, Inc License #01257775 Listed on: 04/22/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Alley Access
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Fixer Upper
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • 220 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • Reso Window Features: Screens
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Misc
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Original
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Alley Access, Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: See Remarks
  • Electric: 220 Volts, See Remarks
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1953

Multi Family

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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 $6,168 $533,164 $142,176 $390,988
2024 $6,168 $522,711 $139,389 $383,322
2023 $6,018 $512,462 $136,656 $375,806
2022 $5,905 $502,415 $133,977 $368,438
2021 $5,783 $492,564 $131,350 $361,214
2020 $5,705 $487,515 $130,004 $357,511
2019 $5,605 $477,956 $127,455 $350,501
2018 $5,460 $468,585 $124,956 $343,629
2017 $5,151 $444,000 $97,000 $347,000
2016 $5,201 $436,000 $100,000 $336,000
2015 $4,871 $413,000 $99,000 $314,000
2014 $4,910 $413,000 $99,000 $314,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/22/2026 04/22/26 For Sale $639,000 -- $515 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Fnc Title Services
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Prc Division Placer Title Co
Individual Deed $375,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $996,750 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $675,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $160,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 326033907

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 0088-163-030

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