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5439 Barrett Ave
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5439 Barrett Ave

5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

$900,000
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.

2
beds

1
bath

1,235 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

4,900 Sq.Ft. lot

Rachel Melby

Rachel Melby

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms2
  • Total bathroom1
  • full bathroom1
  • Laundry room Dryer, Washer, In Kitchen
  • Flooring Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplace Brick, Wood Burning
  • APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • other interior Features Breakfast Nook, Updated Kitchen

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Date Sold August 17, 2026
  • Living Area1,235 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area4,900 Sq.Ft.
  • MLS® ID41140659
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1923
  • NeighborhoodEl Cerrito
  • Architecture StylesBungalow
  • View DescriptionPartial, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais

Exterior

  • STORIES1
  • Garage Space1.0
  • water SourcePublic
  • PoolNone
  • roofComposition Shingles
  • lot featuresSloped Down, Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
  • parkingDetached, Off Street, On Street
  • HEAT TYPECentral
  • AIR CONDITIONINGNone
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • other exterior FeaturesGarden, Back Yard, Side Yard, Low Maintenance, Yard Space

Financial

  • Sales Price$900,000

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