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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 551 Richmond St
General
- Sold For: $950,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41143017
- Added to Site: 55 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Formal Dining Room, Updated Kitchen
- Fireplace(s): None
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Dishwasher, Updated Kitchen
- Laundry: In Garage, Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Contra Costa
- Subdivision: El Cerrito
- Driving Directions: GPS.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition Shingles
- Stories/Levels: One Story
- Living Area: 1,037 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1918
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Dimensions: 3920.4
- Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $770
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 5040330143
Listed by Red Oak Realty, Negar Souza and Red Oak Realty, Feri Niroomand
Sold by Red Oak Realty, Gail Lillian
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Schools
Schools serving 551 Richmond St
School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fairmont Elementary School, El Cerrito, CA 724 Kearney Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530 | K-6 | 0.3 mi |
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School 7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 | 7-8 | 1.1 mi |
El Cerrito Senior High School 540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 | 9-12 | 0.4 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 551 Richmond St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/11/2026
Sold
$950,000
18.9%
MLS
7/28/2026
Listed
$799,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
551 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA 94530 (MLS# 41143017) is a Single Family property that was sold at $950,000 on September 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 551 Richmond St? 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.

