5439 Barrett Ave

Off Market

5439 Barrett Ave

El Cerrito CA 94530

1235 sq. ft.

4900 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $900,000

Rachel Melby, last sold this property on 17 August 2026 after 40 days on market.

Overview

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.

Features

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 carspace

1 garage space

1235 sq. ft. floor area

4900 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom single-family properties sold in El Cerrito over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 5439 Barrett Ave is $955k.

Median value

$955k

Estimated value range

$540k - $1.6m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in El Cerrito. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 5439 Barrett Ave

2026

Sold

$900,000

17 Aug 2026 by Rachel Melby, of RED OAK REALTY

2013

Sold

$400,000

05 Feb 2013 by DARRELL HOH, of Marvin Gardens East Bay

Happy sellers in El Cerrito

94%

94% of sellers in El Cerrito reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

El Cerrito stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

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Local market activity for 2 bedroom single-family properties in El Cerrito

In the last 12 months, 44 two-bedroom single-family properties similar to 5439 Barrett Ave, have been sold.

This represents a 18% decrease in two-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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