5439 Barrett Ave

• Thu Jul 9, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

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• Sat Jul 11, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Cheerful bungalow with wraparound yard.

• Sun Jul 12, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Cheerful bungalow with wraparound yard.

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 neighborhoods - and to write the next chapter of a house that's been home to makers.

Current Status

New

Original Price

$799,000

List Price

$799,000

On Market Date

Jul 7, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Poinsette Park

Zip Code

94530

MLS ID

41140659

APN

5000300094

Year Built

1923

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

2

Bath

1

Parking

1

Detached, Off Street, On Street

SQ FT

1,235

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

4,900.0

Lot Acres

0.11 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure, Disclosure Package Avail

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Garden, Back Yard, Side Yard, Low Maintenance, Yard Space

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile

Foundation

Fire Place

Brick, Wood Burning

Heating

Central

Laundry

Dryer, Washer, In Kitchen

Main Level

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry

Views

Partial, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Bungalow

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Garden, Back Yard, Side Yard, Low Maintenance, Yard Space

Location

Sloped Down, Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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