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Property Description
Welcome to the best kept secret in the East Bay - The convenient and desirable Richmond Annex! This classic 1941 split-level bungalow sits on a beautiful lot that overlooks the El Cerrito hills. The garden shines with established fig, persimmon, apples and has loads of space for those who love to garden. The longtime owners updated many systems including the chef's kitchen, refreshed baths, dual paned windows and an owned solar system. The smart design has an open living & dining room with picture windows overlooking the hills and beautiful garden. A sizable downstairs area is fully finished with a third bedroom, en-suite bath, and a huge multi-purpose space perfect for home office, movies or a craft area.  Sliding doors open directly to the large rear yard, patio and terraced garden. One car attached garage. The location is close to multiple transport options plus great restaurants and shopping. An extra bonus is the charming park up the street--Bring your strollers and bikes!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1620 Mendocino St
General
- Sold For: $950,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41145380
- Added to Site: 55 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Den, Dining Ell, Family Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Solid Surface Counter, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Microwave, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Inside
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden, Front Yard, Terraced Back, Terraced Down, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Garage
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Contra Costa
- Subdivision: Richmond Annex
- Driving Directions: Burlingame to Mendocino street
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Exterior Const.: Stucco, Redwood Siding
- Roof: Composition Shingles
- Stories/Levels: Two Story
- Living Area: 1,465 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1941
Lot Features
- Property View: Hills
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Dimensions: 5227.2
- Lot Features: Sloped Down, Back Yard, Front Yard
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $545
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 5082920264
Listed by The Grubb Co. Inc., Nancy Reichert-Burley and The GRUBB Company, Jack Burley
Sold by Redfin, Leanne Liang
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Schools
Schools serving 1620 Mendocino 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 | 0.5 mi |
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School 7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 | 7-8 | 0.6 mi |
El Cerrito Senior High School 540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 1620 Mendocino St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/21/2026
Sold
$950,000
18.9%
MLS
8/18/2026
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.
1620 Mendocino St, Richmond, CA 94804 (MLS# 41145380) is a Single Family property that was sold at $950,000 on September 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 1620 Mendocino St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Richmond? You can browse all Richmond real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

