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551 Richmond St

El Cerrito, CA 94530
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Bed 3

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Bath 1

Bath

SqFt1,037

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SqFt3,700

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Welcome to 551 Richmond Street, a 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 livi ng 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. Three 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 of information nor that these spaces are or may be made into legally habitable spaces. Buyer must conduct their own investigation with the city and appropriate professi

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $799,000

AD Id : 88516407

MLS Id : 41143017

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 3,700 Sqft

Living Area Size : 1,037

Year Built : 1918

Garage : 1

County : Contra Costa

Subdivision: Inlet Village Village

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Roofing Information

    Shingle

    Flooring Information

    Wood
  • Interior Features

    Roof: Shingle
    Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: ForcedAir Cooling: None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1918
    Construction Materials: WoodSiding
    Stories: 1
    Pool Features: None
    Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 3700 Lot Size Acres: 0.0849 Lot Size Source: PublicRecords Lot Size Square Feet: 3,700 Lot Description: BackYard,FrontYard,Garden

    Property Information

    Subdivision: EL CERRITO Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One Property Age: 108

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $799000
    Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 5040330143

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 1 Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1

  • Location Information

    Direction: Cross Street: Central.
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/18/2026 @ 17:41

MLS: 41143017 LISTED BY: Negar Souza, Red Oak Realty 510-527-9111 SOURCE: CRMLS

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