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Pamela Oettel

pam@newdreamhometoday.com +1(510) 703-8636

$995,000

Est. payment - /mo

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,093 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,093 sqft

Price per Sqft $910

Subdivision El Cerrito

MLS Listing ID 41140163

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1940

Lot Size 5,000 Sqft

Acres 0.11

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Move right into this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in a highly walkable El Cerrito location. Just moments from El Cerrito Plaza, BART, shops, cafés, and restaurants, it offers exceptional convenience with everyday amenities close at hand. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors extend throughout the home, while a classic fireplace adds warmth and character to the inviting living room. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, the home is truly move-in ready. The spacious, fully fenced backyard is a private retreat with lush landscaping and mature fruit trees, offering a peaceful outdoor setting that's increasingly hard to find in such a central location. Convenient access to both BART and major freeways makes travel throughout the Bay Area simple. Blending modern updates, timeless character, and an outstanding location, 557 Lexington Avenue presents an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the best of El Cerrito living.

Location

State CA

County Contra Costa

Rooms

Basement Crawl Space

Interior

Interior Features Updated Kitchen

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Brick, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Gas Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Laundry 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Other, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance

Garage Spaces 1.0

Pool None

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Bungalow

Level or Stories Multi/Split

New Construction Yes

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Listed by Raquel Parikh • SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC

557 Lexington Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530