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listing_id: EB41140163
status: Active
price: 995000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1093
sqft_lot: 5000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1940
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "557 Lexington Ave"
city: El Cerrito
state: CA
zip: 94530
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.9046009
lng: -122.3027027
days_on_market: 10
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Raquel Parikh"
list_office: "SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 926-5089"
list_agent_license: 02139788
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-07-09
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Contra Costa County | El Cerrito | 94530 | 557 Lexington Ave

557 Lexington Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

MLS: EB41140163 | Status: Active | Price: $995,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 1,093 5,000 1940

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Sunday, July 12 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Raquel Parikh

Remarks

Move right into this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in a highly walkable El Cerrito location. Just moments from El Cerrito Plaza, BART, shops, cafés, and restaurants, it offers exceptional convenience with everyday amenities close at hand. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors extend throughout the home, while a classic fireplace adds warmth and character to the inviting living room. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, the home is truly move-in ready. The spacious, fully fenced backyard is a private retreat with lush landscaping and mature fruit trees, offering a peaceful outdoor setting that's increasingly hard to find in such a central location. Convenient access to both BART and major freeways makes travel throughout the Bay Area simple. Blending modern updates, timeless character, and an outstanding location, 557 Lexington Avenue presents an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the best of El Cerrito living.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # EB41140163
MLS Source Bridge MLS
Days on Site 10

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Countertop - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Updated
Appliances Other, Oven Range - Gas, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Other
Fireplace Brick, Living Room
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry 220 Volt Outlet, Other
Cooling Central -1 Zone
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Crawl Space
Pool None, Pool - No
Style Bungalow

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Garage: 1 Car(s)

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Raquel Parikh Devang Parikh
SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC
License #: 02139788 License #: 01815439
Phone: (510) 926-5089 Phone: (415) 812-3777

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 0.18 mi 6
Harding Elementary School public K-6 0.46 mi 6
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 0.49 mi 7
Albany Middle School public 6-8 0.64 mi 10
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 0.81 mi N/A
Albany High School public 9-12 0.81 mi 10
Cornell Elementary School public K-5 1.10 mi 9
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 1.12 mi 5
Cameron School public UG 1.22 mi N/A
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 1.24 mi 9
Marin Elementary School public K-5 1.38 mi 8
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 1.44 mi 10
Thousand Oaks Elementary School public K-5 1.47 mi 9
Madera Elementary School public K-6 1.63 mi 10
Kennedy High School public 9-12 1.91 mi 2
Ruth Acty Elementary public K-5 2.02 mi 9
Cragmont Elementary School public K-5 2.06 mi 9
Martin Luther King Middle School public 6-8 2.10 mi 9
Berkeley Adult public UG 2.25 mi N/A
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School public 6-8 2.26 mi 8

Nearby Homes

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6107 Jordan Ave $799,000 2 1 860 Active
6505 Blake St $799,000 2 1/1 946 Active
616 Curtis St $999,000 3 1 1,373 PendingDoNotShow
542 Adams St $899,000 2 2 1,081 Active
7423 Ward Ave $995,000 2 1 1,242 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 09, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Raquel Parikh, (510) 926-5089.