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Home sold for $1,150,000 in 89 days

5401 Macdonald Ave El Cerrito, CA

Neighborhood: Del Norte

Off the market 3 beds 2 baths 1,139 sqft

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Welcome to our El Cerrito Escape! Beautifully remodeled home in the heart of The Bay with breathtaking views of The Golden Gate! Welcome to this charming home in the nostalgic city of El Cerrito, CA. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is a single level detached home with an amazing lot size and potential ADU with detached garage at the rear. This light and bright home features lovely hardwood floors throughout with updated windows and doors. The entry leads you into the living room and flows to the updated kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz counters and a dreamy backsplash. Down the hall are 2 good size bedrooms, a full updated bathroom and primary suite! Additional features include new lighting, plumbing, electrical, drainage, upgrades to foundation, HVAC, roof, windows, large lot size with potential to build, expand or create your own oasis. This home is centrally located, near transportation/BART with schools, parks, golf course, restaurants and shopping closely too!
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Property details

1,139 sqft interior area
Property type
Home
Interior area
1,139 sqft
View
Bay, Golden Gate Bridge
Land area
5,662 sqft (0.13 acres)
Price per sqft
$1,009/sqft
Address
5401 Macdonald Ave, El Cerrito, CA
City of California
El Cerrito
County
Contra Costa
Previous price
$899,000
Sold price
$1,150,000
nr.of parking places
1
Style
Contemporary
Stories
1
Year Built
1945
Neighborhood
Del Norte
District
El Cerrito
Stories
One Story
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Interior Features

7 rooms, 1 parking places
Beds
3
Baths
2
Floors
Hardwood, Tile
Stories
One Story
Property Condition
Existing
Parking
1
Garage & Parking
Covered, Detached, Side Yard Access
Rooms
7
# of fireplaces
1
Fireplaces
Family Room
Laundry Features
Hookups Only
Heathing & Cooling
Central Air, Forced Air
Kitchen features
Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Other rooms
No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Basement
Crawl Space

Listed by

Ricky Alvarez, BLVD Real Estate
Name
Ricky Alvarez
License number
01960008
Brokerage company
BLVD Real Estate
MLS #
41032219

Buyer agent

Name
Ricky Alvarez
Brokerage company
BLVD Real Estate

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Mortgage
$3,531
Taxes
$0
HOA dues
$0
$3,531 per month
Mortgage
$230,000 / 20%
2.28%
30 years
Your amount $3,531 / month

Exterior Features

Stucco, Wood Siding construction and more
Roof
Shingle
Construction
Stucco, Wood Siding
Pool
None
Yard
Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance

Lot details

TMK #501020025
Lot Description
Corner Lot, Premium Lot
Parcel nr.
501020025

Del Norte neighborhood info

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Coffee shops
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Bus stop
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Supermarket
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Costco
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Hospital
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Park
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Beach
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Elementary school
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Middle school
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High school
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People living in Del Norte

46%
Families with children
National average: 39%
33%
Non family households
245,044
Population
$123,049
Average Income

Age & gender

Median age 37 years
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Commute types

69% commute by car
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Education level

21% have high school education
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Number of employees

3% work in education and healthcare
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Vehicles available

37% have 1 vehicle
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Vehicles by gender

37% have 1 vehicle
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Housing market insights for

$831.36k
Neighborhood average
sales price*
$686.25k
Neighborhood median
sales price*
382
Number
of sales*

Housing type

58% are single detacheds
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Rooms

48% of the houses have 4 or 5 rooms
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Bedrooms

70% have 2 or 3 bedrooms
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Owners vs Renters

51% are owners
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13 / 20
Above Average
15-20
10-15
5-10
1-5
Walkability according to the National Walkability Index

Price history

Sold Oct 2, 2023

Del Norte Median sales price 2023

Bedrooms Med. price % of listings
2 beds $840k 60%
3 beds $1.15m 20%
4 beds $1.26m 20%
Date Event Price $/sqft Source
Oct 2, 2023 Sold $1,150,000 1009.66 Public Record
Oct 2, 2023 Price Increase $1,150,000 +27.92% 1009.66 MLS #41032219
Jul 6, 2023 New Listing $899,000 -25.02% 789.29 MLS #41032219
Dec 15, 2022 Unavailable $1,199,000 0 MLS #41013446
Dec 4, 2022 Price Increase $1,199,000 +33.37% 1052.68 MLS #41013446
Nov 4, 2022 New Listing $899,000 -26.85% 789.29 MLS #41013446
Oct 28, 2022 Unavailable $1,229,000 0 MLS #41008882
Sep 23, 2022 New Listing $1,229,000 +355.35% 1079.02 MLS #41008882
Aug 19, 2011 Sold $269,900 236.96 Public Record
Aug 19, 2011 Price Decrease $269,900 -10% 236.96 MLS #40529877
Jul 22, 2011 Under contract $299,900 263.3 MLS #40529877
Jun 17, 2011 New Listing $299,900 +30.96% 263.3 MLS #40529877
Feb 10, 2021 Unavailable $229,000 201.05 MLS #28645137
Feb 16, 1999 Sold $229,000 201.05 Public Record
Feb 16, 1999 Price Decrease $229,000 -8.03% 201.05 MLS #28645137
Jan 14, 1999 Under contract $249,000 218.61 MLS #28645137
Aug 14, 1998 New Listing $249,000 218.61 MLS #28645137

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Frequently Asked Questions about 5401 Macdonald Ave

What is 5401 Macdonald Ave?

5401 Macdonald Ave, El Cerrito, CA is a single family home located in the Del Norte neighborhood in the city of El Cerrito, California. This single family home has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with an interior area of 1,139 sqft.

Which year was this home built?

This home was build in 1945.

Which year was this property last sold?

This property was sold in 2023.

What is the full address of this Home?

5401 Macdonald Ave, El Cerrito, CA.

Are grocery stores nearby?

The closest grocery stores are Grocery Outlet, 0.13 miles away and Safeway, 0.68 miles away.

What is the neighborhood like?

The Del Norte neighborhood has a population of 245,044, and 46% of the families have children. The median age is 37.11 years and 69% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 51% is owner.

Based on information from the bridgeMLS as of 05-02-2024. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Listing last updated on: Oct 04, 2023
Verhouse Last checked 4 minutes ago

5401 Macdonald Ave, El Cerrito, CA is a single family home located in the Del Norte neighborhood in the city of El Cerrito, California. This single family home has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with an interior area of 1,139 sqft on a 5,600 sqft sqft lot. This house was build in 1945.
The closest grocery stores are Grocery Outlet, 0.13 miles away and Safeway, 0.68 miles away.
The Del Norte neighborhood has a population of 245,044, and 46% of the families have children. The median age is 37.11 years and 69% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 51% is owner.

*Neighborhood & street median sales price are calculated over sold properties over the last 6 months.

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