551 richmond st

El Cerrito, CA 94530

$799,000

3 BEDS 1 BATH
1,037 SQFT0.08 AC LOT
Residential - Single Family
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Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 1
Full Baths 1
Square Feet 1037
Acreage 0.0849
Status Active
MLS # 41143017
County Contra Costa
More Info
Category Residential - Single Family
Status Active
Square Feet 1037
Acreage 0.0849
MLS # 41143017
County Contra Costa
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.

Exterior Features

  • Style Craftsman
  • Construction Single Family
  • Siding WoodSiding
  • Roof Shingle
  • Garage Yes
  • Garage Description Garage
  • Lot Description BackYard, FrontYard, Garden

Interior Features

  • Appliances Dryer, Washer
  • Heating ForcedAir
  • Cooling None
  • Fireplaces No
  • Fireplaces Description None
  • Living Area 1,037 SQFT
  • Year Built 1918

Neighborhood & Schools

  • Subdivision EL CERRITO

Financial Information

  • Parcel ID 5040330143

Listing Information

Listing Provided Courtesy of Red Oak Realty
The data for this listing came from the California Regional MLS
Listing data is current as of 08/25/2026.
California DRE #02247371

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