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White single-story home with a landscaped front garden, brick retaining walls, and yellow chairs.
White stucco home with an ornate entry railing and yellow chairs in a landscaped garden.
White single-story home with a brick chimney, landscaped front garden, and long driveway.
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Open black front door in a white stucco entry, with a welcome mat and potted flowers.
Staged living room with white seating, warm wood floors, and large sunlit windows.
Staged living room with hardwood floors, white seating, a brick fireplace, and a large garden-facing window.
Staged living room with a brick fireplace, large windows, and white seating.
Living room with a brick fireplace, white seating, and a teal accent wall.
Sitting area with a teal paneled wall, slatted wooden bench, and view through to the kitchen.
Bright white kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island, and two bar stools.
Bright white kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and light wood floors.
Modern white kitchen with a large island and sliding doors opening to a leafy backyard.
Open-plan kitchen with a large white island, stainless appliances, and dining area beside garden doors.
Open-plan kitchen and dining area with a white island and wood dining table.
Open kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a wood dining table.
Furnished dining room with a wooden table and bench beside sliding doors to the backyard.
Bathroom shower with colorful fruit-patterned walls, chrome fixtures, and a doorway to the adjoining bathroom.
Bathroom vanity with wood cabinetry, marble-look countertop, black faucet, and decorative woven baskets.
Staged bedroom with hardwood floors and mirrored closet doors reflecting an adjoining sitting area.
Staged home office with a white sofa, wooden desk, and window overlooking a green lawn.
Bright home office with a wood desk, white sofa, and large window.
Staged bedroom with rust-colored bedding, a gray bench, hardwood floors, and mirrored closet doors.
Staged bedroom with floral pillows, matching nightstands, and a tall wood-trimmed window.
Staged bedroom with a wooden bed, rust-colored throw, cushioned bench, and window overlooking the neighborhood.
Staged bedroom with a white bed, colorful pillows, hardwood floors, and windows overlooking a park.
Furnished bedroom with a woven-headboard bed, corner windows, and a white play tent.
Colorful framed abstract artwork on a white wall beside a wood-framed window and curtain.
Bedroom with a teal-covered bed, children’s teepee, plush toys, and patterned rugs.
Staged bedroom with teal bedding, a woven headboard, and a large sunlit window.
Bathroom vanity with marble countertop, undermount sink, mirrored cabinets, and wood-framed window.
Bathroom vanity with a marble countertop, inset sink, chrome faucet, and gray-green cabinetry.
Backyard patio with wicker seating, gravel, a green lawn, and an ivy-covered brick wall.
Backyard patio with wicker lounge furniture, gravel seating area, lawn, and a small white outbuilding.
Backyard patio with a gray sectional beside a lawn, enclosed by hedges and an ivy-covered brick wall.
Backyard patio with a cushioned sectional, colorful pillows, gravel, and a tall leafy hedge.
Backyard patio with cushioned seating beside sliding doors, overlooking a lawn and play structure with a teal slide.
Backyard with a broad lawn, patio seating, and a children's play structure with a slide.
Backyard with a broad lawn, playset and furnished patio beside the home’s rear wall.
Backyard with a wooden play structure, turquoise slide, lawn, and flowering tree.
Backyard with a large wooden play structure, green lawn, and small white outbuilding.
White home's backyard with a teal-slide playset and a furnished gravel patio.
Backyard playset with a covered wooden platform, swings, and teal slide on a grassy lawn.
Rustic wooden shed with exposed rafters, built-in cabinets, colorful artwork, and a bicycle.
Floor plan showing three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open kitchen and dining area.
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708 Lexington Avenue

708 Lexington Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530

$1,225,000
Sun-drenched and stylish, this home hits all the right notes--bold, bright, and beautifully refreshed. From the moment you enter, sunlight fills the spacious living area, leading to an updated kitchen stocked with all the storage you could ask for. Thoughtful updates shine throughout, including designer light fixtures in each of the three bedrooms and 1.5 remodeled baths. Out back, the yard is ready for your next great idea--lazy Sundays, garden parties, or a play space. The detached garage is waiting to be whatever you need--storage, a workshop, or your dream art studio.* Best of all, you're nearly two blocks from everything--Centennial Park, the Ohlone Greenway, legendary Arhoolie Records, indie coffee, a cozy wine bar, groceries, and the library. If you're looking for a central El Cerrito home that immerses you in the best of community life, this one's a must-see. *Buyer is advised to conduct their own investigation with appropriate professionals and verify with the city prior to proceeding with the purchase, and to rely solely on their own investigation.

3
beds

2
baths

1,479 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

5,000 Sq.Ft. lot

Rachel Melby

Rachel Melby

Rachel Sheftel

Rachel Sheftel

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms3
  • Total bathrooms2
  • full bathroom1
  • Laundry room Hookups Only
  • Flooring Laminate
  • Fireplace Living Room
  • APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • other interior Features No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Updated Kitchen

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Date Sold April 18, 2025
  • Living Area1,479 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area1,479 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area5,000 Sq.Ft.
  • MLS® ID41089080
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1947
  • NeighborhoodEl Cerrito
  • Architecture StylesBungalow, Mid Century Modern, See Remarks

Exterior

  • STORIES1
  • Garage Space1.0
  • water SourcePublic
  • PoolNone
  • roofShingle
  • lot featuresCul-De-Sac, Level, Dead End, Paved
  • HEAT TYPEForced Air
  • AIR CONDITIONINGNone
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • SubstructureRaised
  • other exterior FeaturesGarden, Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Financial

  • Sales Price$1,225,000

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7502 Fairmount Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530 Rachel Melby | CA DRE# 02179456 Rachel Sheftel | CA DRE# 02133108

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