Home | Contra Costa County | El Cerrito | 94530 | 5439 Barrett Ave
5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
MLS: EB41140659 | Status: Active | Price: $799,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential
Quick Facts
| Beds |
Bath |
Sq Ft |
Sq Ft Lot |
Yr Built |
| 2 |
1 |
1,235 |
4,900 |
1923 |
Upcoming Open Houses
| Date |
Time |
Hosted By |
| Sunday, July 12 |
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Rachel Melby |
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
| Field |
Value |
| MLS # |
EB41140659 |
| MLS Source |
Bridge MLS |
| Days on Site |
5 |
Features
Interior Features
| Feature |
Details |
| Kitchen |
Breakfast Nook, Countertop - Stone, Eat In Kitchen, Updated |
| Appliances |
Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer |
| Fireplace |
Brick, Wood Burning |
| Flooring |
Hardwood, Tile |
| Laundry |
None |
| Cooling |
None |
Exterior Features
| Feature |
Details |
| Roof |
Composition |
| Pool |
None, Pool - No |
| Style |
Bungalow |
| Feature |
Details |
| Garage/Parking |
Detached, Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 1 Car(s) |
| Listing Agent |
Co-Listing Agent |
| Rachel Melby |
Henry Hodson |
| Red Oak Realty |
Red Oak Realty |
| License #: 02179456 |
License #: 02134988 |
| Phone: (415) 939-4114 |
Phone: (510) 301-8929 |
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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 12, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Rachel Melby, (415) 939-4114.