Sold: Sep 11, 2026
Address
551 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA
Price
$ 950,000
Property Attributes
  • ID#41143017
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Sold
  • CountyContra Costa
  • CityEl Cerrito
  • NeighborhoodEl Cerrito
  • Zip94530
  • StyleCraftsman
  • Year Built1918
  • Price$ 950,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms1
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1037
  • Lot Size0.09 Acres
Data Source:
Bay East MLS, CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS
Property Description

Get into El Cerrito for under $1M! Craftsman bungalow that delivers the character you've been dreaming about in a location you'll never want to leave. Stroll a few blocks to El Cerrito Plaza, sip and savor at Banter, dine at Juanita & Maude’s, catch a film at the historic Cerrito Theater, and soak up everything this beloved neighborhood has to offer. With El Cerrito Plaza BART, quick freeway access, easy access to Hillside Natural Area and Wildcat Canyon and direct access to the Ohlone Greenway, plus San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland are effortlessly within reach. Step inside and let the light do the talking. Sunshine streams through an abundance of windows, dancing across gleaming hardwood floors, designer paint colors, and gorgeous original wood trim from the Craftsman era. The living room, showstopper dining room, and fun, updated kitchen flow seamlessly toward the back garden, creating an easy, light-filled rhythm that makes indoor-outdoor living second nature, whether you're hosting a holiday feast or enjoying a quiet morning coffee. 3 bedrooms offer one flexibility and space. The third bedroom opens directly to the garden, making it the perfect office, guest retreat, or hangout hideaway. The bathroom has been beautifully updated from top to bottom. Out back, the garden shines with two raised vegetable beds, a space to dine or hang out – s’mores anyone, yes, you have the space to make it happen! A detached one-car oversized garage complete with an additional room that acts now as the laundry area. Park your car, stash your prized possessions, or dream bigger and imagine relocating the laundry to create your own bonus casita. A long driveway adds off-street tandem parking for even more room. Slotted for Harding Elementary, where you can walk to school and enjoy your community. This home has it all. Here is your chance to plant roots in El Cerrito. A Walk Score® rating of 87 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score® rating of 92 (Biker's Paradise), daily errands and weekend rides start right at your front door. New Roof, Updated garden, Updated Interiors, New Paint Both inside & out make this home Move-in Ready! *Bedroom count differs from tax record. **Buyer to verify use of space. Neither seller nor listing agent has investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources.

Price History
7/28/2026 Listed $799,000

General Features

Living Area 1037
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Roof Composition Shingles
Appliances Dishwasher,Dryer,Washer
Garage Spaces 1
Architectural Style Craftsman
Pool Features None
Construction Materials Wood Siding
Year Built 1918
Electric No Solar
Stories Count 1
Levels One Story
Property Subtype Detached
County Contra Costa
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Subdivision Name El Cerrito
Garage Y/N true
Total Rooms 6
Full Baths 1
Status Sold
Directions GPS.
City El Cerrito
MLS Area Listing
Lot Size Square Feet 3700
Property Condition Existing
Virtual Tour https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/9053cb06-0bc3-4af5-8a5e-6bf9011ae957?initialViewType=pano&setAttribution=mls&wl=true
Standard Status Closed

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Formal Dining Room,Updated Kitchen
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplace Features None
Air Conditioning Y/N false
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N false
Laundry Features In Garage,Laundry Room
Total Bedrooms 3
Kitchen Features Dishwasher,Updated Kitchen
Total Baths 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Back Yard,Front Yard,Garden/Play
Fencing Fenced
Parking Features Detached
Lot Features Rectangular Lot
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 3920.4
Building Area Total 1037
Lot Size Acres 0.09

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 94530

Price
AVG $1.19M
$950K
Year Built
AVG 1952
1918