557 Lexington Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 - Photo 1

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$1,075,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 557 Lexington Ave

General

Sold For: $1,075,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41140163
Added to Site: 58 day(s) ago

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
Living Area: 1,093 Sq. Ft.
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
Sold by Red Oak Realty, Spencer Mills

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Sotheby's International Realty Inc
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Schools

Schools serving 557 Lexington Ave

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	0.6 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 557 Lexington Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/07/2026

Sold

$1,075,000

8.04%

MLS

7/02/2026

Listed

$995,000

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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.

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