5439 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Single-family home
Sold August 2026
Listing Agent: Rachel Melby (DRE #02179456) · Listing Office: Red Oak Realty · Contact: 510-527-9111 · Bought with: Eric Jun Kang · eXp Realty of California · MLS #41140659 · Source: CRMLS
How this sale compares
5439 Barrett Ave sold for $900,000 in August 2026, 13% over its $799,000 list price, after 25 days on the market. That works out to $729 per square foot on 1,235 square feet. Across 75 closed sales in 94530 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $1,200,000 and the median is $805 per square foot, 10% above this sale's $729.
| Quarter | Closed sales in 94530 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 4 | $1,210,000 |
| Q2 2026 | 43 | $1,200,000 |
| Q3 2026 | 28 | $1,250,000 |
Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in El Cerrito · Homes for sale in 94530
Description
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.
Listing description from the August 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Sale history
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