5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 - Photo 1

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$900,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Car Garage
Updated 8 days ago

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

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 5439 Barrett Ave

General

Sold For: $900,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41140659
Added to Site: 50 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: Breakfast Nook, Updated Kitchen
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Brick, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Laundry: Dryer, Washer, In Kitchen

Additional Information

Equipment: None

Exterior

Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Side Yard, Low Maintenance, Yard Space

Parking

Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, On Street

Location

Area: Listing
County: Contra Costa
Subdivision: Poinsette Park
Driving Directions: San Pablo Ave to Barrett Ave

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Central

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Exterior Const.: Stucco, Wood Siding
Roof: Composition Shingles
Stories/Levels: One Story
Living Area: 1,235 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1923

Lot Features

Property View: Partial, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Dimensions: 4900
Lot Features: Sloped Down, Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $647

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 5000300094

Listed by Red Oak Realty, Rachel Melby and Red Oak Realty, Henry Hodson
Sold by eXp Realty of California, Eric Jun Kang

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Red Oak Realty
Henry Hodson

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Schools

Schools serving 5439 Barrett Ave

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Mira Vista Elementary School 6397 Hazel Avenue, Richmond, CA 94805	K-8	0.4 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School 7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	7-8	1.3 mi
El Cerrito Senior High School 540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530	9-12	2.6 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 5439 Barrett Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/17/2026

Sold

$900,000

12.64%

MLS

7/07/2026

Listed

$799,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 (MLS# 41140659) is a Single Family property that was sold at $900,000 on August 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 5439 Barrett Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in El Cerrito? You can browse all El Cerrito real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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