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$995,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 hour ago

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557 Lexington Ave,El Cerrito, CA 94530

557 Lexington AveEl CerritoCA94530

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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.

Full Property Details for 557 Lexington Ave

General

  • Price: $995,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MAX
  • MLS ID: 41140163
  • Updated: Today (7/2/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Interior Features: Updated Kitchen
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Brick, Living Room
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Other

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Other, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance

Parking

  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Location

  • Area: Listing
  • County: Contra Costa
  • Subdivision: El Cerrito
  • Driving Directions: Central Ave to Lexington..

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Stories/Levels: Multi/Split
  • Year Built: 1940

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 5000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced, Wood

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale: Yes
  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $910

Listed by Sotheby's International Realty Inc, Raquel Parikh and Sotheby's International Realty Inc, Devang Parikh

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— 557 Lexington Ave —

  • Raquel Parikh

    Sotheby's International Realty Inc

  • Devang Parikh

    Sotheby's International Realty Inc

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Schools serving 557 Lexington Ave

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Fairmont Elementary School, El Cerrito, CA
724 Kearney Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530
K-60.3 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
7-81.1 mi
El Cerrito Senior High School
540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
9-120.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 557 Lexington Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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7/02/2026
Listed
$995,000
17.06%
MLS
5/22/2017
Sold
$850,000
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Tax History for 557 Lexington Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$13,833
4%
$986,492
2%
2023
$13,270
—
$967,150
2%
2023
$13,270
1%
$948,187
2%
2022
$13,090
—
$929,596
2%
2021
$13,055
4%
$911,369
1%
2020
$12,550
2%
$902,025
2%
2019
$12,253
4%
$884,340
2%
2018
$11,830
165%
$867,000
201%
2017
$4,458
—
$288,132
2%
2016
$4,436
—
$282,483
2%
2015
$4,448
1%
$278,241
2%
2014
$4,409
1%
$272,791
—
2013
$4,344
—
$271,559
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Listed by Sotheby's International Realty Inc, Raquel Parikh and Sotheby's International Realty Inc, Devang Parikh

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557 Lexington Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 (MLS# 41140163) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 557 Lexington Ave is currently listed for $995,000 and was received on July 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 557 Lexington 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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