photo 1: 5216 School St, El Cerrito CA 94530

Courtesy of Derek Han, BHG Reliance Partners 510-847-5598

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5216 School St, El Cerrito CA 94530

$749,000

Price

3

Beds

2

Baths

1,305

Sq. Ft.

Tucked behind a sleek horizontal fence, this light-filled modern home blends privacy, style, and comfort - just 0.5 mile from El Cerrito Del Norte BART, making it a commuter’s dream. Excellent curb appeal, behind the cheerful yellow door, you’ll find an open floor plan, trendy flooring, a cozy fireplace, and a charming bay window. The living and dining areas flow seamlessly into a stylish kitchen, features quartz counters, a farmhouse sink, and energy-efficient appliances. Enjoy three spacious bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with a walk-in closet, jet tub, and bidet. The private backyard is a garden lover’s dream with mature fruit trees and raised planter boxes. The detached two-car garage includes a bonus full bath - ideal for a home office, gym, or guest setup. Sitting on a large lot with ADU potential, this home also equips with owned solar panels, a mini-split HVAC system, and Nest thermostat. Conveniently located, easy access to freeways, public transit, short ride to well-respected schools like Korematsu Middle and El Cerrito High School, local shopping, dining, Farmers Market, Ranch 99 Mall, Costco, the Ohlone Greenway, hiking trails, and more. A rare blend of modern comfort, flexible living space, and incredible value - this is the home you’ve been waiting for!

Listing Type

Residential

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Built Year

1961

Levels

1 Story

Price/Sqft

--

Lot Size Acre

0.16

Status

Active

Days on Realoq

10

Living Area

1,305 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size Sqft

6,900 Sq. Ft.

Location

Kitchen Features
  • Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range\/Cooktop, Range\/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen
Fireplace Count
  • 1
Fireplace Features
  • Living Room, Wood Burning
Lower Level Features
  • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Laundry Features
  • Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Electric Features
  • Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Bath Primary Includes
  • Bidet, Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths, Multiple Shower Heads, Window
Cooling Features
  • Multi Units
Heating Features
  • Forced Air, MultiUnits
Appliances
  • Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range
Flooring
  • Tile, Engineered Wood
Pool
  • None
Garage Spaces
  • 2
Parking Features
  • Attached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Roof
  • Composition Shingles
Architecture
  • Ranch
Materials
  • Stucco
Lot Information
  • Regular, Front Yard
View
  • None
Water Source
  • Public
Agent

Derek Han

Brokerage

BHG Reliance Partners

Source AOR

Contra Costa

Listing ID #

41091142

Possession

COE

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