5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
- $799,000
- 2
- BD
- 1
- BA
- 1,235
- SqFt
Listed by Rachel Melby, (415) 939-4114 from Red Oak Realty
(If provided) CoList: Henry Hodson from Red Oak Realty
- List Price
- $799,000
- MLS#
- EB41140659
- Status
- CONTINGENT
- Levels
- One Story
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Total Bathrooms
- 1
- Full Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft. of Residence
- 1,235
- Lot Size
- 4,900
- Listing Area
- El Cerrito
- Year Built
- 1923
Property Description
Step into a 1920s bungalow tucked inside one of El Cerrito's most beloved historic pockets, just a few blocks' wander from Tassajara Park. For generations, this corner of town has drawn artists, avid gardeners, academics, and makers; that creative spark is something you feel the moment you arrive. Two sunny bedrooms gaze out over a wraparound garden where lawn, flowers, and mature plantings have settled into their peaceful surroundings. Inside, the home practically hums with light: fresh paint, refinished hardwood floors, new fixtures overhead, and a color palette that feels playful and inspired. The kitchen and bath have been given a loving refresh, dressed in beautiful Heath and Zia tile, with updated countertops, and brand-new appliances ready for their first home-cooked meal. And the work you can't see is already handled: a fully permitted electrical rewire, a 200-amp panel, and seismic upgrades - so the romance of an older house comes without the worry. Out back, professionally designed landscaping and a lush new lawn give you room to entertain or sink your hands into the soil. The detached garage and a lower-level basement wait quietly in the wings, ready for projects, storage, and hobbies. This is a rare chance to put down roots in one of El Cerrito's most storied neigh
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Additional Information
- Acres
- 0.11
- Amenities
- None
- Cooling System
- None
- Exterior Features
- Stucco, Siding - Wood
- Fireplace Description
- Wood Burning, Brick
- Floor Covering
- Tile, Hardwood
- Garage Parking
- Detached Garage, Garage, Off-Street Parking
- Laundry Facilities
- None, Washer, Dryer
- Levels
- One Story
- Living Area
- 1,235
- Lot Description
- Grade - Sloped Down
- Lot Size
- 4,900
- Neighborhood
- El Cerrito
- Other Rooms
- Basement - Unfinished
- Pool Description
- Pool - No, None
- Roof
- Composition
- Style
- Bungalow
- Unincorporated Yn
- Yes
- View
- Partial, San Francisco
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