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5439 Barrett Ave, 
El Cerrito, CA 94530

$799,000


2

Beds


1

Bath


1,235

Sq Ft


Single Family


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Listed by

Rachel Melby

Henry Hodson

Red Oak Realty

510-527-9111

Last updated:

July 24, 2026, 06:01 PM

MLS#

41140659

Source:

Bay East CCAR bridgeMLS

About This Home

5439 Barrett Ave

Step into a 1920s bungalow tucked inside one of El Cerrito's most beloved historic pockets, just a few blocks' wander from Tassajara Park. For generations, this corner of town has drawn artists, avid gardeners, academics, and makers; that creative spark is something you feel the moment you arrive. Two sunny bedrooms gaze out over a wraparound garden where lawn, flowers, and mature plantings have settled into their peaceful surroundings. Inside, the home practically hums with light: fresh paint, refinished hardwood floors, new fixtures overhead, and a color palette that feels playful and inspired. The kitchen and bath have been given a loving refresh, dressed in beautiful Heath and Zia tile, with updated countertops, and brand-new appliances ready for their first home-cooked meal. And the work you can't see is already handled: a fully permitted electrical rewire, a 200-amp panel, and seismic upgrades - so the romance of an older house comes without the worry. Out back, professionally designed landscaping and a lush new lawn give you room to entertain or sink your hands into the soil. The detached garage and a lower-level basement wait quietly in the wings, ready for projects, storage, and hobbies. This is a rare chance to put down roots in one of El Cerrito's most storied neighborhoods - and to write the next chapter of a house that's been home to makers.

Home Facts

Single Family

1 Bath

2 Bedrooms

Built in 1923

Price Summary

799,000

$646 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

41140659

Last Updated:

July 24, 2026, 06:01 PM

Added:

18 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

1

Full Bathrooms:

1

Interior

Living Area:

1,235 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Bungalow, Single Family Residence

Building Area:

1,235 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1923


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

4,791


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$799,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$646 per Sq. Ft.

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Bay East 2026. CCAR 2026 bridgeMLS 2026. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated at July 24, 2026

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